Assistant Project Manager
@ Natural History Museum

London, England, United Kingdom
£45,000
On Site
Temporary
Posted 20 hours ago

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About Us

Natural History Museum is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre, caring for over 80 million objects and hosting millions of visitors yearly. We use our unique collections and expertise to tackle global challenges while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

About The Role

The Assistant Project Manager role supports the Project Delivery Team in managing low to medium risk projects using standard project management methodologies and processes. You will also support larger projects and portfolios by providing programme/portfolio office functions.

About You

You should have practical experience in managing projects from inception to delivery, be able to identify and resolve issues, and produce key documentation such as reports, schedules, and business plans. Experience in a museum or heritage environment and relevant qualifications (APM PMQ, PRINCE2, etc.) are desirable.

Thriving at the Museum: The Way We Work

Our values and commitment to an inclusive environment help every team member thrive. We place emphasis on passion, drive, and dedication for our mission.

What We Offer

  • 27.5 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
  • Defined contribution Pension Scheme
  • Season ticket, bicycle and rental loan
  • Life insurance and free admission to exhibitions
  • Staff discounts at Museum shops and cafes
  • Variety of training initiatives and development opportunities
  • Membership benefits including sports and social activities

Hybrid Working

This role operates under a hybrid working model, requiring 3 to 5 days per week on site with potential out-of-hours work as agreed with your manager.

How To Apply

Apply by clicking on 'Apply for job'. Please note that the recruitment process uses anonymised shortlisting; ensure your application form is accurate after using our CV upload tool.

Key skills/competency

  • Project management
  • Capital projects
  • Infrastructure
  • Reporting
  • Scheduling
  • Budgeting
  • Data analysis
  • Stakeholder management
  • Hybrid working
  • Programme support

How to Get Hired at Natural History Museum

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Tailor skills to project management and museum roles.
  • Highlight relevant qualifications: Emphasize PRINCE2, APM PMQ or similar certifications.
  • Demonstrate experience: Provide examples of successful project delivery.
  • Be clear and concise: Use data and results in your application.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review PRINCE2 and APM methodologies.
Practice data analysis and budgeting exercises.
Update scheduling and project reporting tools.
Familiarize with museum project case studies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe your problem-solving approach.
Explain teamwork in challenging projects.
Discuss handling tight deadlines.
Share conflict resolution experiences.

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