International Project Manager
The Design Museum
35 hours per week / 5 days per week (full-time) - Fixed term 18 months
up to £34,815 per annum, dependent on experience
United Kingdom, London
The museum is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join the Exhibitions team to work on the delivery of high-profile touring exhibitions and international advisory and consultancy projects.
The Design Museum’s international programme plays a key role in the global reach of the museum, developing the museum’s influence and generating significant income. The International Project Manager is responsible for managing the development and delivery of a number of the museum’s portfolio of touring exhibitions to overseas venues, from development through to opening and evaluation. This includes prospecting, handling communications and negotiations with venue partners and the management of all aspects of tours including design, logistics, contracts, schedules, and budgets.
Job scope
The role will suit an individual with previous project management experience in coordinating and delivering museum exhibitions internationally. They will be an expert communicator, adept at developing strong working relationships, both internally and with external partners, to deliver engaging and commercially successful projects.
Closing date
11/01/2026
Notes
Location: the Design Museum Kensington is the place of work - with a hybrid arrangement of 60% of an employee’s role to be performed at the museum and 40% remote.
There may be a requirement on occasion to work outside of the United Kingdom.
Closing date: Sunday 11 January 2026 (midnight)
Interviews: Monday 19 January / Tuesday 20 January 2026
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