Project Manager: Bayeux Tapestry National Programme
Organisation:
The British Museum
Salary:
£41,723 p.a.
Type:
Full-Time Position Contract: 16-month fixed term
Location:
London, England
Closing Date:
Wednesday, 8th April 2026
Job Ref No:
ProjMgr: bayeux
Job Description
Project Manager: Bayeux Tapestry National Programme
Full-time 41 hours per week
Hybrid (at least 3 days per week on-site in Bloomsbury, London)
16-month fixed term contract
About the role
Be at the heart of one of the UK’s most exciting cultural moments. As Project Manager for the Bayeux Tapestry National Programme, you’ll deliver an ambitious, nationwide programme built around the historic loan, making people across the UK feel connected to the tapestry and the story it tells.
You’ll coordinate a rich calendar of activity with 60+ partner museums, galleries and heritage sites, overseeing a digital exhibition package (AV, hi‑res imagery, interpretation/graphics) and an interactive map that helps audiences find events in their area. You’ll act as the central hub across the Museum and partners, driving planning, risks, timelines, budget and high‑quality delivery.
About you
We’re looking for an accomplished organiser and natural collaborator who thrives on multi‑stakeholder delivery at pace. You must have experience working on a major national programme/project with multiple partners, and ideally a Project Management qualification. You bring clear communication, diplomacy, risk and budget awareness, and the confidence to represent the Museum with external partners - keeping everyone aligned, engaged and on time. You love turning complex moving parts into seamless national experiences.
Key areas of responsibility
• Lead day‑to‑day project management of the Bayeux Tapestry National Programme - plans, timelines, risk registers, budget and quality standards.
• Coordinate and steward 60+ UK partners, triaging enquiries, monitoring progress and approving partner‑produced materials to ensure consistent, high‑quality delivery.
• Deliver the national digital offer (AV content, hi‑res imagery, pre‑designed interpretation/graphics) and support the interactive map for public discovery of local events.
• Manage reporting and governance, preparing papers for steering/working groups, tracking deliverables, and aligning with the Museum’s National Strategy.
• Represent the Museum professionally with partners and internal stakeholders, resolving risks and dependencies to keep the programme on time and on budget.
Benefits
At the British Museum, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we've designed a benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary. Our full list of benefits can be found via the application link, but we’ve outlined some highlights below:
• Free exhibition entry for you and guests, exclusive private views, ICOM and reciprocal museum access.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days (and +5 days after 10 years).
• Discounts at onsite catering, Museum shops and local Bloomsbury partners.
• Social and wellbeing perks including Staff parties, social clubs, CSSC sports and leisure, and support from the Civil Service Retirement Fellowship.
• Peer support and allyship with five diversity networks for community.
• Learning and development through courses, mentoring and Athena as well as support for professional qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for counselling, wellbeing support and more.
• Eyecare vouchers for VDU tests and contributions toward glasses.
• Enhanced parental leave including maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Support for carers through Employers for Carers.
• Civil Service Pension Scheme with a secure, inflation‑linked defined benefit.
• Interest‑free loans including season ticket, rental deposit and bicycle loans.
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:
• Care Deeply
• Embrace the Unknown
• Spark Curiosity
• Value Many Voices
These are a core part of how we recruit. Throughout the application, interview and selection process, we look for examples of how candidates demonstrate these behaviours in their own work and experiences. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with our values and reflect them in your application.
Additional details
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details.
*We may be able to provide visa sponsorship for this role, subject to meeting eligibility requirements.*
The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants
Application Instructions
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 8 April 2026
