Details:
Location: London
Category: IT
Salary: Up to £58,162 per annum + Hybrid, 25 days annual leave, pension
Contract type: Contract (Full time)
Hours: Full time
Telephone: 020 7323 8000
Head of Project Management
Head of Project Management (IT) – Full time – Hybrid (at least 3 days per week on-site in Bloomsbury, London) – Fixed term until 11 October 2026 – £58,162 per annum – Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 6 April 2026
The British Museum is looking for an inspirational Head of Project Management (or Head of PMO) to lead the team of project managers within the Information Services department. Due to operational needs and contract length, ideally you will be available to start 1 month after offer. This pivotal role combines people leadership with the opportunity to review, revitalise and future‑prove how project management operates across the department, improving project standards.
As Head of Project Management, you will provide operational leadership for the Project Management function within Information Services. You will line‑manage a team of Project Managers while also leading a focused programme of improvement to our project management processes, documentation and governance.
A core priority for the duration of this contract will be to review what is and isn’t working. You will guide in establishing clear, consistent and proportionate standards that support effective delivery across a diverse portfolio of technology and digital projects.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on leader who balances strategic thinking with practical delivery, is motivated by high‑performing teams, strengthening governance and embedding clear, pragmatic ways of working.
Key areas of responsibility
- Provide operational leadership to the Project Management team, setting clear direction and expectations for delivery across a wide range of projects.
- Lead, develop and manage Project Managers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive and high‑performing team culture.
- Review, refresh and embed project management methodologies, standards and documentation, ensuring they are pragmatic, of a high standard and consistently applied.
- Improve and streamline project governance, including gate processes, reporting and engaging with boards and decision‑making forums.
- Ensure project reporting across budgets, risks, progress and resourcing is of the highest standard.
- Support the development of project management capability, including standards, behaviours and professional development.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, influencing and advising on project delivery approaches.
About you
- Significant experience in IT or digital project management, including leading multiple concurrent projects of varying size and complexity.
- Proven experience of line‑managing project managers and developing high‑performing teams.
- Strong understanding of project governance, reporting, risk and assurance.
- Experience of reviewing, designing and/or improving project management frameworks and documentation.
- Confidence working with senior stakeholders and governance boards, able to influence and advise at all levels.
- Excellent communication and document‑writing skills, with the ability to bring clarity to complex issues.
- A recognised project management qualification, such as PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent.
- Experience in the public sector, cultural organisations, higher education or charities is welcomed but not essential.
Benefits
- Free exhibition entry for you and guests, exclusive private views, ICOM and reciprocal museum access.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days (and +5 days after 10 years).
- Social and wellbeing perks including staff parties, social clubs, CSSC sports and leisure, and support from the Civil Service Retirement Fellowship.
- Peer support and allyship with five diversity networks.
- Learning and development through courses, mentoring and Athena as well as support for professional qualifications.
- Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for counselling, wellbeing support and more.
- Support for carers through Employers for Carers.
- Civil Service Pension Scheme with a secure, inflation‑linked defined benefit.
Our Values
- Care Deeply
- Embrace the Unknown
- Spark Curiosity
- Value Many Voices
Additional details
We are committed to a fair and inclusive recruitment process where every applicant can present their genuine strengths and experience in their own voice. While we recognise that AI tools can be helpful when preparing applications, we expect all submissions to accurately reflect skills and background, and we may withdraw applications that appear to be generated entirely by AI. Interviews will be conducted without the use of AI‑generated answers, but assistive technologies used as reasonable adjustments are fully welcomed.
All applicants will be subject to an HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre‑employment screening.
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