Project Manager (Exhibitions and Galleries) (18 months FTC)
Location: London. Salary up to £42,000 per annum. Full‑time fixed‑term contract (18 months). Based at the Science Museum. Date posted: 26/06/2026. Job reference: SMG03544.
About us
Founded in 1857, the Science Museum is one of the world’s leading science museums. It inspires over three million visitors a year through award‑winning exhibitions, galleries and a diverse range of events and programming.
About the role
As Project Manager (Exhibitions & Galleries), you will lead projects from concept to completion, working with cross‑departmental teams to deliver innovative, visitor‑focused exhibitions and immersive experiences. You will manage a portfolio of projects with various budgets, ensuring high‑quality delivery that aligns with the Museum’s strategic goals, including developing new exhibitions, refreshing galleries, and updating object displays.
Working with stakeholders across the Science Museum Group, as well as creative contractors and design teams, you will coordinate delivery, make informed decisions, and ensure projects are completed on time, on budget and to a high standard.
About you
You will bring experience delivering complex exhibition projects on schedule and to a high standard, and the ability to develop ideas and advance projects. You will be comfortable leading cross‑disciplinary teams in a creative setting and have experience managing substantial budgets, including accurate reporting, cash‑flow planning, and meeting spending targets. As an effective communicator, you will develop productive relationships and apply diplomacy to sustain engagement across project teams. You will be highly organised, able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while consistently delivering high‑quality work by deadline.
We welcome applications from candidates whose experience does not match directly but who possess transferable skills that could make them a successful fit for this or other opportunities.
What we offer
- Meaningful work. Work in a mission‑led organisation where your day‑to‑day tasks help inspire futures.
- Career growth. Enhanced support for personal and professional development.
- Work/life balance. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and flexible policies to support you and your home life.
- Health & Dental. Support with treatment costs from day one.
- Wellbeing. Access to an employee assistance programme and other wellbeing support.
- Colleague networks. Informal forums where colleagues share insights, discuss best practice, and build community.
- Enhanced contributory pension. Support for saving for the future.
- Interest‑free loans. When you need extra cash for life events or home improvements.
- Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts across shops, cafés, and other museums in the NMDC network.
Open for All
The Science Museum Group’s core value of Open for All seeks to create a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge and expertise. By fostering greater diversity, we believe we will become a stronger, better organisation capable of continuing to Inspire Futures.
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