Visual Documentation Project Manager

www.nationalmuseums.org.uk - Jobboard; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious cultural institution is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Visual Documentation pilot project, coordinating efforts across London and Duxford. The role requires proven experience in managing complex projects and strong leadership skills. Ideal candidates should possess high-level IT proficiency and the ability to work flexibly across different locations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of the museum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex projects from start to finish.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• High-level IT proficiency and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage the Visual Documentation pilot project.
• Lead a team across London and Duxford.
• Maintain project documentation and report progress.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

IT proficiency

Flexibility to travel

Tools

museum collections databases

MS Project

Job description

What You'll Do

• Plan, schedule, and manage the Visual Documentation pilot project.
• Lead a team across London and Duxford to deliver object sighting, marking, and photography.
• Maintain project documentation and report progress to the Head of Movement and Storage.
• Chair project meetings and contribute to wider collections movement and storage initiatives.
• Ensure work aligns with IWM's standards and best practices.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience managing complex projects from start to finish.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• High-level IT proficiency, including museum collections databases and MS Project.
• Flexibility to travel and work across IWM branches.
• Be part of shaping the future of IWM Duxford.

For a full list of duties and the person specification (which your application will be marked against) please view the Job Description on the IWM Jobs website.

National Museum Directors' Council, Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG.