About Us
We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum’s unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.
Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Our vision is a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.
About The Role
This is a rare opportunity to join the Natural History Museum at a transformative moment. Backed by £201m of UK Government investment, we are creating a world‑leading Science and Collections Centre at Thames Valley Science Park—reimagining how we protect, study, and share our collections. As part of the NHM Unlocked Programme, you will lead the delivery of complex Collections Storage projects, shaping innovative solutions, overseeing the relocation of critical research facilities, and supporting the development of new spaces in South Kensington and Thames Valley. You’ll collaborate with passionate experts across curatorial, conservation, design, and operations—leading multidisciplinary teams to drive excellence in the long‑term preservation of the collection.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of complex Collections Storage projects, shaping innovative solutions and ensuring safe relocation of critical research facilities.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across curatorial, conservation, design, and operations to drive excellence in long‑term preservation of the collection.
- Oversee the development of new spaces in South Kensington and Thames Valley, ensuring projects meet scientific, operational and visitor requirements.
- Manage project resources, budgets and timelines while providing strategic and financial oversight.
Qualifications
- Experienced senior project/programme manager with a strong track record delivering complex museum or heritage projects.
- Proven leadership ability to motivate teams, manage resources effectively and balance delivery with strategic and financial oversight.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a capacity to work collaboratively across diverse expert groups.
- Motivation by purpose, enjoyment of complexity and a desire to see tangible impact in a world‑class museum environment.
What We Offer
- 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (full time equivalent)
- Generous defined contribution Natural History Museum Pension Scheme (employer contribution 4‑10%)
- Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
- Life insurance
- Free admission to our exhibitions and many other paid exhibitions at museums, galleries and institutions across London and the UK.
- Staff discount at our Museum shops and cafés
- Wide variety of training initiatives and opportunities to build skills, with a focus on staff development and growth.
- Affordable membership to the Civil Service Sports Council, offering benefits such as reductions at cinema chains, theme parks, theatres, retailers, supermarkets, up to 300 English Heritage sites and other national treasures.
- Membership to our Sports and Social Association (for a small fee), which includes access to an in‑house gym and clubs such as football, softball, table tennis, tennis, and classes in Middle Eastern dance, yoga and Tai Chi.
Hybrid Working
We operate a hybrid working model that requires regular, weekly attendance for this role. The precise pattern of days on site and worked from home will be agreed with your manager.
How to Apply
Closing date: 23:59 on 19 July 2026. Interviews expected: w/c 27 July 2026.If you are interested, please apply by clicking on Apply for job.Please note that this role does not qualify for Museum sponsorship, so the successful postholder will need to have a valid right to work in the UK at the point of offer.
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