Are you a customer-focused, organised and proactive Administrator? Do you enjoy collaborating with and supporting others?
About us
The Science Museum Group (SMG) is the largest and most complex museum estate in the country which also houses a scientific collection of international significance. Our National Railway Museum in York is undergoing transformation! We're on a journey to become a global engineering powerhouse and a reinvented, inspiring 21st-century attraction.
By celebrating the past, present and future of railways and engineering, we will capture the hearts and minds of the next generation of engineers, innovators and thinkers.
About the role
This is great opportunity if you are keen to start a career in Project Management, particularly within Construction; Facilities Management or Buildings Management.
You will ensure that Capital projects are undertaken in line with Project Management best practice, through engagement of relevant stakeholders and in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance.
You'll co-ordinate effective financial and administration management of projects through their full life cycle and will oversee all contractor and documentation including tenders, surveys, reports, and statutory records.
The team are keen to support and develop you within this position - You are not required to have any prior qualifications or experience of project frameworks. Training will be provided to enable your continuous development, including the opportunity to gain a Project Management Qualification.
We can offer a hybrid working pattern, however there will still be a regular presence required at our York museum, with occasional travel to other northern sites.
Contract: Permanent, Full time 35 hours per week
Salary: £28,350 per annum
About you
Whether you have developed your great administration and organisation skills by supporting a busy team, office, or an individual - we look forward to hearing from you.
Direct project coordinator experience is not essential, and instead, we will be focusing on your ability to build good working relationships to ensure the best flow of information, in all directions for your team. You will also have a high-level of attention to detail, particularly when reviewing documents or inputting and analysing data. Experience with data systems and knowledge of financial processes will be helpful.
With a flexible and motivated approach to work, you can look after a varied workload. You will be able to balance responsibilities and prioritise, ensuring you provide a responsive, efficient and customer-focussed service to all internal and external stakeholders.
What we offer
Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.
- Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
- Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
- Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
- Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
- All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
- Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
- Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
- Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.
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.