Senior Project Manager - Museums

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in placemaking and cultural experience design seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee innovative visitor experience projects across the UK and Europe. The role demands strong leadership in project management within the heritage or design sectors, ideal for those passionate about delivering creative projects. Benefits include hybrid working, opportunities for career growth, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing scheme

Career growth opportunities

Work on meaningful cultural projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in project management within design or cultural sectors.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Strong financial and strategic planning skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple high-value projects from conception to delivery.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure project excellence.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and compliance.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Planning

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Planning

Communication

Tools

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

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

Location: Leicester HQ (Hybrid – UK & International Travel Required)

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000

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 attraction sectors? A globally recognized leader in placemaking and cultural experience design is looking to appoint a Senior Project Manager to lead 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 guide projects from concept to delivery, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage multiple high-value projects in the UK and internationally, from bid to final delivery.
2. Collaborate with in-house creatives, architects, and external consultants to ensure project excellence.
3. Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, resource plans, and risk assessments.
4. Oversee procurement processes and compliance with JCT/NEC contracts, CDM regulations, and statutory requirements.
5. Align projects with funder expectations (e.g., Lottery Heritage Fund, Failte Ireland, Arts Council).
6. Represent the agency in client meetings, stakeholder presentations, and site inspections.
7. Contribute to new business proposals, costings, and pitches.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 8 years' project management experience in design, cultural attractions, or museum/heritage sectors.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects of varying scales and budgets.
• Strong financial, scheduling, and strategic planning skills.
• Experience leading internal and external project teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, MS Project).
• Knowledge of RIBA work stages and design processes.
• Understanding of health and safety, CDM regulations, building legislation, and accessibility standards.

Desirable:

• Experience with publicly funded or grant-based projects.
• Experience working within a Local Authority or similar regulatory environment.
• Background in museum fit-out, exhibition fabrication, or interpretive planning.

Additional Information:

• Hybrid working with minimum Leicester HQ presence.
• UK and international travel required.
• Full passport essential.
• Some out-of-hours work or overnight stays may be necessary.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Career growth opportunities within a global creative agency.
• Work on meaningful, culturally significant projects in a collaborative environment.
• Employee wellbeing scheme.

Interested? Contact Ben Hackston, a recruitment consultant at Mustard, for more details. Call 0117 420 0017 or 0117 929 6060, or email [e-mail]. More roles available at jobs.mustardjobs.co.uk and www.mustardjobs.co.uk/jobs. Mustard is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.