Project Manager

Apex Hotels; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious cultural institution in the UK is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for its Estates and Capital Projects Department. This full-time position focuses on supporting transformational building projects, ensuring efficient operations within budget and legal constraints. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role offers generous leave, a remarkable pension scheme, and various cultural perks including free entry to exhibitions and leading museums. A hybrid work arrangement is available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Exceptional pension scheme

Free tickets to exhibitions

Interest-free travel loans

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Paid 1-hour lunch break

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Support Client Project Managers in delivering capital projects.
• Assist with project planning and coordination of site activities.
• Manage project information and maintain cost reports.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Job description

Role Summary

Assistant Project Manager, Estates and Capital Projects Department, Full-time 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break), Permanent contract, Hybrid with 3 days on-site minimum. Salary £41,723. Application deadline: 12:00 5th January.

About the role

The Estates and Capital Projects department at the British Museum is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to support work on a range of transformational building projects. These projects, typically ranging from £25k to £5m gross with occasional larger schemes, vary from infrastructure projects to public‑facing gallery developments. The role ensures all work is carried out efficiently to the required quality, time and budget constraints and in accordance with legal and statutory requirements.

About you

Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder engagement. Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with spreadsheets and financial systems. Interest in developing project management skills within a construction or heritage setting. Knowledge of health and safety practices and willingness to learn Museum processes. Proactive team player with a problem‑solving approach.

Key areas of responsibility

• Support Client Project Managers and Programme Managers in delivering capital projects across the Museum's estate.
• Assist with project planning, documentation and coordination of site activities.
• Manage project information, including reports, records and version control.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, minutes and follow‑up actions.
• Support procurement processes, including tender documentation and evaluation.
• Monitor project finances, prepare purchase orders and maintain cost reports.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, statutory requirements and Museum policies.

Benefits

Be a part of a world‑renowned institution where history, culture and innovation come together.

Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 with service) + 2.5 privilege days and bank holidays.

Exceptional Pension: Secure your future with one of the UK’s most generous defined benefit schemes – guaranteed income for life.

Cultural Perks: Free tickets to exhibitions, plus complimentary and discounted entry to leading museums and galleries worldwide.

Financial Support: Interest‑free travel loans and rental deposit loans.

Wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support.

Everyday Extras: Paid 1‑hour lunch break, subsidised staff canteen and discounts in our gift shop.

Our Values

• Care Deeply
• Embrace the Unknown
• Spark Curiosity
• Value Many Voices

Additional details

We may be able to provide visa sponsorship for this role, subject to meeting eligibility requirements. You can find out more about these here. The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre‑employment screening of Civil Servants.

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details to [e-mail].