Director’s Office Lead & Strategic Advisor

British Museum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free entry

Civil Service Pension Scheme

25 days annual leave

Diversity networks

Learning & mentoring

Interest-free loans

Job summary

The British Museum invites applications for the Head of the Director’s Office, a permanent, full-time role located in Bloomsbury, London. You will lead the Director’s Office, providing strategic advice to the Director and senior leadership while ensuring high-quality support and governance.

You will coordinate strategic priorities, engage with donors and supporters, oversee public affairs and internal communications, and support workforce planning and resilience.

Qualifications

• Experienced leader with proven track record providing strategic advice and executive support in a complex organisation.
• Strong governance, public affairs and stakeholder management understanding.
• Highly organised with attention to detail; ability to produce concise reports, briefings and minutes.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly, as appropriate to role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Director’s Office, managing and motivating a high-performing team of c. five colleagues.
• Oversee the delivery of effective, efficient and compliant secretariat support to the Director and senior leadership team.
• Act as a trusted liaison for the Director, ensuring priorities are communicated and reflected across the Museum.
• Provide quality assurance on behalf of the Director, maintaining high standards across decisions and projects.
• Coordinate the Director’s strategic priorities, including major exhibitions, public affairs activity, capital projects, fundraising initiatives and supporter engagement.
• Build strong relationships across the Museum and with external stakeholders to support organisational objectives.

Job description

The British Museum invites applications for the Head of the Director’s Office, a permanent, full-time role located in Bloomsbury, London. You will lead the Director’s Office, providing strategic advice to the Director and senior leadership while ensuring high-quality support and governance.

You will coordinate strategic priorities, engage with donors and supporters, oversee public affairs and internal communications, and support workforce planning and resilience.