Job Details

This is a fixed term contract until the end of June 2027, working 35 hours per week. The role will be based at the National Railway Museum, York but national travel will be required.

The team are entering a busy period with the imminent tender of the security officer contract provision to be awarded in 2027 and a number of other projects requiring delivery in Health and Safety and Security and Resilience.

This role will support the team in the delivery of these projects, managing the outputs of consultancy reviews, delivering stakeholder workshops, drafting documents and supporting with the implementation of the contract once awarded.

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 colleagues who are highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently at a high level to coordinate complex workstreams. Strong IT skills are essential, you’ll need to be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with experience managing large spreadsheets, producing clear costings, and creating GANTT charts.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are crucial, as the role involves preparing formal documents and managing stakeholders. You’ll also be comfortable arranging and coordinating multiple supplier visits and liaising effectively with external partners. You’ll have the ability to host workshops, balance diverse viewpoints, and clearly report outputs to senior project boards. Strong financial management skills are important, and an understanding of security and or safety would be advantageous, but not essential.