Strategic Communications Manager

Trustees of the British Museum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading museum institution in Greater London seeks an individual to design audience-centric communications plans and build relationships with key stakeholders. You will manage projects and engage partners while ensuring the successful delivery of campaigns for the Museum. The role includes benefits such as generous leave, pension schemes, and mental health support. Ideal candidates should share the museum's values of care, curiosity, and inclusivity.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Complimentary exhibition tickets

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on gift shop purchases

Responsibilities

• Design integrated audience-centric communications plans while advocating for the British Museum brand.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders to deliver on Museum objectives.
• Manage current projects for the Museum within budget.
• Be an active member of the communications team.

Job description

Key areas of responsibility

• Design integrated audience-centric, multi-channel communications plans and campaigns while advocating for the British Museum brand
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders within the Museum to ensure that communications deliver on Museum objectives
• Manage current and campaign projects for the Museum while engaging relevant partners and delivering within budget
• Play a key role as a member of the communications team
• Further details will be found in the attached job description

Benefits

• Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture, and innovation come together!
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after long service) plus 2.5 privilege days, in addition to bank holidays
• Generous civil service pension scheme (find out more here)
• Complimentary exhibition tickets
• Free entry at paid national museum and gallery exhibitions
• Free and discounted entry to international cultural organisations
• Interest‑free travel loans and rental deposit loans
• Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support
• 1 hour paid lunch break
• Subsidised staff canteen
• Discounts on gift shop purchases

Our values

Our values drive everything we do, from how we handle our objects to how we work in our team to fostering a culture where everyone feels heard and empowered. These are :

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

Additional details

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

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated in line with their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

Unfortunately, for this role we are unable to offer Sponsorship to applicants

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre‑employment screening of Civil Servants.