Project Manager - Museums

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in placemaking and cultural experience design is seeking a Senior Project Manager for high-profile projects in the heritage and visitor experience sectors. The role involves managing complex projects, ensuring timelines and budgets are met, and leading teams. Candidates should possess a strong background in heritage projects with exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and strategic planning experience.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth within a global agency

Competitive salary based on experience

Work on meaningful, culturally significant projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in project management.
• Experience within cultural, museum, or heritage sectors.
• Proficiency in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple high-value projects across the UK and internationally from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with creatives, architects, and consultants ensuring project excellence.
• Develop and oversee budgets, schedules, resources, and risk assessments.

Skills

Planning

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Tools

MS Office

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 background in design, heritage, or visitor attractions? A globally recognized leader in placemaking and cultural experience design seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale visitor experience projects across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

This role involves working on high-profile projects with prestigious clients in the museum, cultural, and heritage sectors, guiding projects from concept to delivery, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and surpass expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple high-value projects domestically and internationally, from bid to final delivery.
• Collaborate with creatives, architects, and consultants to ensure project excellence.
• Develop and oversee budgets, schedules, resources, and risk assessments.
• Manage procurement, contracts, and statutory compliance.
• Align projects with funder expectations (e.g., National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council).
• Represent the agency in meetings, presentations, and site inspections.
• Assist in business proposals, costing, and pitching.
• Require minimum 8 years' experience in project management within relevant sectors.
• Proven ability to handle complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong planning, financial, and strategic skills.
• Leadership in managing project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with RIBA work stages and health & safety regulations.
• Experience with publicly funded projects or within a Local Authority context.
• Background in museum fit-out, exhibition fabrication, or interpretive planning.

Additional Information

• Hybrid working with minimum Leicester HQ presence.
• UK and international travel required.
• Out-of-hours work and overnight stays may be necessary.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for career growth within a global agency.
• Work on meaningful, culturally significant projects in a collaborative environment.

For more information or to apply, contact Ben Hackston at mustard. Call 0117 420 0017 or email [emailprotected]. More roles at jobs.mustardjobs.co.uk and www.mustardjobs.co.uk/jobs.

Mustard is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. If accommodations are needed during the application process, please inform us.