Description
The successful candidate will play a key part in the Development team by supporting the Membership and Supporter events programme, that will engage Members with the Museum and its work thereby increasing retention rates, under the guidance of the Supporter Events Manager.
The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world. The Masterplan will transform the Museum for the 21st century while staying open, maintaining the founding commitment to keep the collection safe and accessible to the public for generations to come.
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent; English and Maths essential, educated to degree level is preferred
- Previous experience coordinating both large and small events that ideally would include experience of following relevant legislation and health and safety guidance
- Highly organised and creative, with excellent planning skills and strong understanding of event design, development, delivery and review
- Confident user of software packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Flexible, proactive and a good team player
- Work with the Supporter Events Manager to design an appropriate annual event schedule, considering how best to engage Members during the year and alignment with the Museum's programme of exhibitions
- Ensure events are planned and delivered to a set budget
- Work with the Supporter Engagement Manager and Coordinator to agree how events will be communicated to Members, including providing copy
- Liaise with speakers and contractors regarding promotional literature and publicity photography
- Event planning including preparing event briefs and risk assessments as appropriate Coordinating, developing, delivering and evaluating each event
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we'd love to hear from you. A full job description is available below, this details the key dimensions of the role and the person specification.
All applications should be made online via the BM website.