Job Details

To ensure that the gallery stays up-to-date and relevant, we have designed a zone (called ‘Futures’) for regularly changing displays and live experiences. We are now looking for a creative and insightful person to oversee the development and delivery of this area of the gallery, along with more general updates to the more permanent sections. Working with the broader Public Programme and Curatorial teams, you will oversee the selection of themes (on an annual basis), identify the most appropriate media to convey these stories (objects, digital, art, events) and manage cross departmental project teams to develop and deliver each new update.

You will be tuned into contemporary science issues and debates and be adept at translating these into content and displays that delight our current audience and work to attract new audiences. You will share this knowledge with colleagues across the Science Museum Group and externally as and when required.

About us

Founded in 1857 and one of the world’s leading science museums, the Science Museum aims to inspire visitors with its unparalleled collections of iconic objects and stories of incredible scientific achievement, reaching over three million visitors a year through award-winning exhibitions, galleries and exciting range of events and programming.

The Science Museum has embarked on a major new gallery development, that aims to transform how visitors encounter the latest innovations, ideas and scientific issues impacting all our lives. The Tomorrow Gallery will combine object displays, digital interactives, films and artworks to bring the world’s biggest science projects to life.

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.

We’re keen to see applications from candidates who combine creative skills with meticulous project leadership, and who are excited by advancing contemporary STEM storytelling. This role suits someone who actively seeks out compelling ideas - the unusual, the timely, the provocative - and can translate them into innovative, narrative-led displays, events and programmes that surprise and engage our audiences. You’ll bring a proven track record of guiding multidisciplinary teams through complex projects, balancing big-picture vision with the practical detail needed to deliver high-quality experiences on time and within budget.

You’ll be adept at working with a wide range of partners, advisors and research bodies, building relationships rooted in trust, diplomacy and shared purpose. You’ll understand how to navigate differing priorities, draw out technical knowledge from others, and keep programmes aligned with strategic objectives, including close collaboration with groups like UKRI. We’re keen to hear from candidates who can manage ambiguity, respond to emerging themes in STEM, and think beyond traditional museum formats - pushing us to experiment, iterate and stay relevant to the cultural and scientific zeitgeist.

Above all, we’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative, inclusive environment and is motivated by creating experiences that are open, accessible and meaningful for all our visitors.

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.