Senior Programme Manager

British Museum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious cultural institution in Greater London is seeking a Senior Programme Manager to oversee the Energy Centre Programme, a key sustainability initiative. The successful candidate will lead project delivery, ensuring that objectives are met on time and within budget. Responsibilities include managing stakeholder relationships, compliance, and integration of the programme with other museum projects. The role offers competitive benefits, including 25 days annual leave and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Generous civil service pension scheme

Complimentary exhibition tickets

Free entry to exhibitions

Interest-free travel loans

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects within heritage, construction, or infrastructure environments.
• Skilled at integrating multiple workstreams, resolving dependencies, and presenting clear recommendations to senior governance bodies.
• Deep understanding of statutory requirements and robust project management standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee internal and external teams to deliver the Energy Centre Programme on time and budget.
• Align enabling works and BAU activities with wider museum projects.
• Manage the client-side programme plan and lead risk management.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Job description

Vacancy for Senior Programme Manager

Location: Bloomsbury London

Role Summary

Senior Programme Manager
Energy Centre Programme
Full time permanent contract

Vacancy will close on 5th January 2026

About the role

The British Museum is hiring a Senior Programme Manager to lead the delivery of the Energy Centre Programme . This is a major sustainability project within the Grade I listed building. You’ll oversee all aspects of planning and delivery, including enabling works and business-as-usual projects, ensuring integration with other museum-wide programmes.

This role involves managing internal teams and external partners, driving progress to time and budget and maintaining compliance with statutory requirements. You’ll report at the highest level, lead risk management and build strong stakeholder relationships, playing a key part in shaping the future of the Museum’s estate.

About the project

The successful candidate will lead on the oversight and delivery of the Energy Centre Programme , which is one of the most innovative energy projects underway in the sector. The Energy Centre Programme is about to begin construction which will see the replacement of the Museum’s gas boilers with air and water source heat pumps, alongside the renewal of all primary services infrastructure across the complex site.

By completely overhauling our existing infrastructure, and replacing it with state-of-the-art facilities, the Energy Centre Programme will dramatically reduce our carbon footprint. It's an incredibly important step that paves the way to our becoming a net zero museum in the future.

Key areas of responsibility

• Lead project delivery – Oversee internal and external teams to deliver the Energy Centre Programme on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Integrate complex programmes – Align enabling works and BAU activities with wider museum projects.
• Own programme governance – Manage the client-side programme plan, report progress to committees and lead risk management across all areas.
• Stakeholder engagement – Build and manage relationships with internal teams and external bodies, representing the programme at all levels.
• Ensure compliance and best practice – Drive adherence to statutory requirements, procurement, health & safety and project management standards.

About you

• Experienced in managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects within heritage, construction, or infrastructure environments.
• Skilled at integrating multiple workstreams, resolving dependencies, and presenting clear recommendations to senior governance bodies.
• Deep understanding of statutory requirements (e.g., CDM 2015, Building Safety Act) and robust project management standards.
• Able to build strong relationships across internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies, with confidence in high-level reporting and stakeholder engagement.
• 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

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
• Value Many Voices

*We may be able to provide visa sponsorship for this role, subject to meeting eligibility requirements. You can find out more about these here.*

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