Are you a credible leader, experienced in international partnerships? Do you bring an innovative and collaborative approach?
About us
The Science Museum Group (SMG) is here to Inspire Futures. We consist of five national museums and one collections centre and we share our world-class collection spanning science, technology, engineering and medicine with over five million visitors each year.
Working across the Group, the Global Engagement (GE) team drives our international and UK partnerships, combining support for our programmes with income generation and advocacy. GE-led income comes through grants, consultancy, professional training and touring exhibitions and we support other streams such as fundraising. Building on recent successes, the team is expanding to realise new opportunities and strengthen SMG's resilience and impact, nationally and internationally.
About the role
To support the work of this team, we are now looking for an Associate Director of Global Engagement to focus on Projects. This new senior role will lead a key workstream within the reorganised GE department, helping to deliver SMG's International Strategy by generating profitable revenues through major international partnerships. You will also contribute to improving the internal infrastructure that supports this work. Managing a small team of Senior/Global Engagement Managers, you will work to establish good practice in business and project management, reviewing existing products and markets, and ensuring a sustainable pipeline of projects. You will play a pivotal role in driving growth and fostering collaboration with GE across the Group.
This role will be based contractually at the Science Museum in London, but is a Group-wide role, so travel nationally (and occasionally internationally) is an expectation. This is a fixed-term role for 2 years.
About you
Joining us, you will bring solid experience of delivering international partnership projects, along with strong commercial skills and awareness. You will be a collaborative relationship-builder and networker, with experience of managing others and the ability to lead and develop a team. As Associate Director of Global Engagement (Projects), you will bring project and resource-management experience and skills, along with an innovative approach and the ability to 'think big' and catalyse income from other teams, including fundraising and trading.
Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.
Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.
What we offer
Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.
Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures. Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development. Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life. Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one. Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support. Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community. Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future. Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements. Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.
Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.