Energy Centre Programme Director

THE BRITISH MUSEUM; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned cultural institution is seeking an experienced Energy Centre Programme Director to lead a transformative infrastructure project aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. This strategic role requires extensive leadership experience, as well as a background in managing large-scale projects within the public or heritage sectors. The successful candidate will ensure the programme meets its objectives while maintaining compliance and quality standards and will provide crucial oversight and communication with internal and external stakeholders. A competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Generous civil service pension

Complimentary tickets to paid exhibitions

Free entry at paid national museums

Interest-free loans for travel

Discounts at local businesses

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering large-scale infrastructure programmes.
• Experience in heritage or public sector environments is ideal.
• Ability to manage large teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Accountability for the successful delivery of the Energy Centre Programme.
• Provide leadership and oversight on delivery to scope and budget.
• Ensure robust governance and financial control throughout the project.
• Lead complex construction and technical works ensuring compliance.
• Act as the contact point for stakeholders and report on performance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Risk management

Cross-functional team coordination

Education

Degree in a relevant technical discipline

Chartered status

Job description

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 is 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.