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Project Manager - Museums, Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire
Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Heritage, Design & Visitor Experience Projects
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Job ID: 39296
About the Role
Are you an experienced Senior Project Manager with a background in design, heritage, or visitor attractions? A globally recognized leader in placemaking and cultural experience design seeks to appoint a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale visitor experience projects across the UK, Europe, and beyond.
This role involves working on high-profile projects with prestigious clients in the museum, cultural, and heritage sectors. You will guide projects from concept to delivery, ensuring they are on time, within budget, and exceed expectations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage multiple high-value projects in the UK and internationally, from bid to final delivery.
* Collaborate with creatives, architects, and external consultants to ensure project excellence.
* Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and risks.
* Oversee procurement and compliance with contracts, regulations, and statutory requirements.
* Ensure project alignment with funder expectations (e.g., National Lottery Heritage Fund, Arts Council).
* Represent the agency in meetings, stakeholder presentations, and site inspections.
* Contribute to proposals, costings, and pitches.
* Require minimum 8 years' project management experience in design, cultural attractions, or museum/heritage sectors.
* Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
* Strong financial, scheduling, and strategic planning skills.
* Leadership in internal and external teams.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
* Proficient in MS Office and MS Project.
* Familiarity with RIBA work stages and design processes.
* Knowledge of health and safety, CDM regulations, and accessibility standards.
* Experience with publicly funded or grant-based projects.
* Experience working with Local Authorities or similar bodies.
* Background in museum fit-out, exhibition fabrication, or interpretive planning.
Additional Information
* Hybrid working with minimum Leicester HQ presence.
* UK and international travel required.
* Some out-of-hours work or overnight stays may be needed.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Career growth opportunities within a global agency.
* Work on meaningful, culturally significant projects in a supportive environment.
For more information, contact Ben Hackston at mustard. Call 0117 420 0017 or the office at 0117 929 6060. Email: [emailprotected]. More roles at jobs.mustardjobs.co.uk and www.mustardjobs.co.uk/jobs. Mustard is a creative recruitment agency committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide accommodations upon request.
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