Head of Capital Projects - The British Museum｜Meet.jobs

It’s an exciting time to join the British Museum’s Operations & Projects division in a newly created Head of Capital Projects position. As the Head of Capital Projects for the top tourist attraction in the UK, you will lead a team of specialists in improving the Museums estate in accordance with the Capital Investment Plan. Our public facilities are just as important as the many working spaces including laboratories, workshops, study and storage spaces which make up our estate – much of which is Grade 1 Listed. Your role will be to ensure successful delivery of the estates capital plan; and positively contribute both to our visitors enjoyment and our ability to conserve and display the many objects within our charge. This position is one where the successful individual can genuinely make a hugely positive impact on the organisation.

The Requirement

The British Museum is seeking to appoint a Head of Capital Projects who will report directly to the Head of Capital Planning & Programme Management. Key to success will be excellent project and programme management skills.

This is a newly expanded role within the senior leadership team. As the Capital Programme grows and projects become ever more complex and in greater volume, the project management skills required to ensure that all contracts are executed and completed accordingly, have become more demanding. It will require strong stakeholder management and analytical skills.

The Position

The Head of Capital Projects will lead a team of internal client-side Project Managers and supply chain partners, developing and maintaining robust Project Management systems, functions and processes, implementing procedures and ensuring ‘best practice’, to enable the monitoring and control of all projects. The post holder will collaborate and influence across the organisation to ensure all projects are delivered to client specification, at the highest quality, within budget and on time.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will possess a very sound understanding of capital project delivery within a Grade 1 listed estate and have experience of managing multiple and complex projects ideally within the arts/culture sector.

A results and detail-orientated approach to work delivery and output is essential.

The Head of Capital Projects will be a very visible leadership figure and must possess sufficient communication skills to lead their team of Project Managers, whilst maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues and other managers.

Internal credibility will be gained by professional standing, commercial understanding and the ability to influence, plan, lead and prioritise. External credibility will arise from a naturally engaging and confident style of engagement with stakeholders.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. With over 6.8 million visitors in 2015, the Museum is the top visitor attraction in the UK, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.

The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements for all staff at the British Museum.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, supports a diverse workplace and offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Membership of the civil service pension scheme
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participate in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Child care voucher scheme
• Professional & personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

If you are a positive individual, passionate about the Museum and would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please follow the “Apply now” link below where you will be directed to complete your application.

Closing date: 14th July 2016, Midday