Project Manager - Museums

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in placemaking and cultural design is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale visitor experience projects. This role requires managing complex projects across the UK and internationally, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure excellence, and guiding projects from concept to delivery. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in project management within the design and heritage sectors, offering a chance to engage with prestigious clients while fostering career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Supportive work environment

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' project management experience in the design, cultural attractions, or museum sectors.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Familiarity with CDM regulations and health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple high-value projects from bid through design to final delivery.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with in-house creatives and external consultants to ensure project excellence.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Financial Management

Strategic Planning

Communication

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Heritage, Design & Visitor Experience Projects

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job ID: 39296

About the Role

Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong background in design, heritage, or visitor attraction sectors? A globally recognised leader in placemaking and cultural experience design is looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver innovative, large-scale visitor experience projects across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

This role offers the chance to work on high-profile, creative projects with prestigious clients in the museum, cultural, and heritage sectors. You will be instrumental in guiding projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring they are on time, on budget, and exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple high-value projects in the UK and internationally, from bid through design development to final delivery.
• Collaborate closely with in-house creatives, architects, and external consultants to ensure project excellence.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, resource plans, and risk assessments.
• Oversee procurement processes and compliance with JCT/NEC contracts, CDM regulations, and other statutory requirements.
• Ensure project alignment with funder expectations (e.g., National Lottery Heritage Fund, Failte Ireland, Arts Council).
• Represent the agency in client meetings, stakeholder presentations, and site inspections.
• Contribute to new business proposals, costings, and pitching processes.
• Minimum 8 years' project management experience in the design, cultural attractions, or museum/heritage sectors.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects across varying scales and budgets.
• Strong financial, scheduling, and strategic project planning abilities.
• Skilled in leading internal and external project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, MS Project).
• Familiarity with RIBA work stages and design processes.
• Understanding of health and safety, CDM regulations, building legislation, and accessibility standards.
• Experience working with publicly funded or grant-based projects.
• Prior work within a Local Authority or similar regulatory context.
• A background in museum fit-out, exhibition fabrication, or interpretive planning.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working offered (minimum Leicester HQ studio presence required).
• UK and international travel will be required.
• Some out-of-hours work or overnight stays may be needed, depending on project demands.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience).
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement within a global creative agency.
• Work on meaningful, culturally significant projects in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Please contact Ben Hackston, a consultant at mustard, for more information or to apply. You can call him at 0117 420 0017 or the office at 0117 929 6060. Email inquiries can be sent to [emailprotected].

More roles are available at jobs.mustardjobs.co.uk and www.mustardjobs.co.uk/jobs. Please note, mustard is a recruitment agency, not the end hirer.

mustard is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Our recruitment process is non-discriminatory, and accommodations are available upon request.