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Strategic Communications Manager Full-time Fixed-term 6-month maternity cover - potential to extend £31,779 per annum Application deadline: 12pm 5th January 2026. About the role: The British Museum is hiring a Strategic Communications Manager to join their communications department. In this critical role, the postholder will manage a range of communications to support the museum's national programmes and touring exhibitions. This role will also design and implement communication plans and campaigns. A keen collaborator, you will work with a variety of people to deliver communications within and beyond the museum. This role will also require the ability to develop strategic communications to meet priorities and to oversee content creation and production. About you: We're looking for a versatile communications all-rounder, someone who can confidently navigate media, publicity, marketing, social media, strategic communications and stakeholder management. Whether your experience comes from journalism, editing, or a broad communications role, you'll bring strong storytelling skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people. The postholder must be degree-educated or able to demonstrate equivalent experience, in English, Marketing, PR, Communications, or a related field. Key areas of responsibility: Design integrated audience-centric, multi-channel communications plans and campaigns while advocating for the British Museum brand Build relationships with senior stakeholders within the Museum to ensure that communications deliver on Museum objectives Manage current and campaign projects for the Museum while engaging relevant partners and delivering within budget Play a key role as a member of the communications team Further details will be found in the attached job description. Benefits: Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture, and innovation come together! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after long service) plus 2.5 privilege days, in addition to bank holidays Generous civil service pension scheme (find out more here) Complimentary exhibition tickets Free entry at paid national museum and gallery exhibitions Free and discounted entry to international cultural organisations Interest-free travel loans and rental deposit loans Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support 1 hour paid lunch break Subsidised staff canteen Discounts on gift shop purchases Our values Our values drive everything we do, from how we handle our objects to how we work in our team to fostering a culture where everyone feels heard and empowered. These are: Care Deeply Embrace the Unknown Spark Curiosity Value Many Voices Additional details If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated in line with their relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer Sponsorship to applicants The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

Energy Centre Programme Director (Senior Responsible Owner) Estates and Capital Projects Department FTC to December 2029 - possibility to extend £77,816 About the Role: The British Museum is hiring a director to oversee their Energy Centre Programme . This is a pivotal position responsible for leading one of the museum's most transformative infrastructure programmes. As the Senior Responsible Owner , you will provide strategic leadership and ensure the programme is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will oversee programme governance, financial management, and risk control, while leading and coordinating multidisciplinary project teams. About You: We are looking for a seasoned leader with a degree in a relevant technical discipline and chartered status. You should have extensive experience delivering large-scale infrastructure programmes, ideally in heritage or public sector environments, overseeing governance, finance, and managing large teams. Key areas of Responsibility: Hold ultimate accountability for the successful delivery of the Energy Centre Programme, ensuring agreed objectives and outcomes are met. Provide leadership and oversight, maintaining plans and ensuring delivery to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. Ensure robust governance, financial control, risk management, and compliance with government standards and reporting requirements. Lead the delivery of complex construction and technical works, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance throughout the programme lifecycle. Act as the senior point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and securing support for programme success. Report on programme performance and impact to senior leadership, trustees, and external bodies. About the Department/ Programme/ Project: By completely overhauling our existing infrastructure, and replacing it with state-of-the-art facilities, the Energy Centre Programme will dramatically reduce our carbon footprint. It's an incredibly important step that paves the way to our becoming a net zero museum in the future. Benefits : Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture and innovation come together! 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after long service), plus 2.5 privilege days in addition to bank holidays Generous civil service pension Complimentary tickets to paid exhibitions Free entry at paid national museums and galleries Free and discounted entry to international cultural organisations Interest-free loans for travel tickets, rental deposits, and bicycles Discounts at local hotels, healthcare providers, restaurants, gyms, hairdressers, bicycle shops, entertainment venues, and more! Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support 1 hour paid lunch break Subsidised staff canteen Discounts on gift shop purchases Our Values : The museum's foundation is built on principles that guide how we work, connect and grow together. These shape our culture and inspire us every day: Care Deeply - We listen as much as we share and embrace diversity. Embrace the Unknown - If history has taught us anything, it's that change is constant. Spark Curiosity - Guided by our own curiosity, we seek to inspire it in others. Value Many Voices - We put our heart into everything we do. If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details to us. The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.