Event Manager: Adult Programmes
The contract is full time for a fixed term, ending 30-09-2027, and the annual salary is £35,928. The employer, British Museum, is a Non-Departmental Public Body, which means it is part of central government accountable to the public through Parliament. You will work both remotely and at British Museum. The on-location is in Greater London.
Closing date 02-06-2026
We are seeking a creative Events Manager to join the British Museum’s Learning and Programmes team. Working within a small team of Event Managers, you will develop and deliver engaging public programmes for adult audiences, including talks, debates, performances and special events linked to both the core collection and temporary exhibitions.
The role spans onsite and digital activity and requires confident management of multiple projects at once. Over the next year, the focus will be on expanding income‑generating programmes, building audiences, and adapting delivery in response to changes to Museum spaces through the Masterplan.
About you
You are an experienced events professional who combines creativity with strong project‑management skills. You are comfortable delivering multiple events to deadline, managing budgets and freelancers, and working collaboratively across teams.
Audience‑focused and adaptable, you enjoy developing programmes that attract diverse participants and generate income. You are a confident communicator, highly organised, and thrive in a changing, fast‑paced cultural environment.
Key areas of responsibility
- Plan, develop and deliver a diverse programme of adult events, both onsite and online, linked to the collection and temporary exhibitions
- Manage multiple events projects simultaneously, overseeing content development, logistics, contributors and delivery
- Develop income‑generating programmes and support the monitoring of budgets and financial targets
- Build and broaden audiences, with a focus on inclusive practice and widening participation
- Work closely with colleagues across the Museum and with external partners, freelancers and contributors
- Evaluate programmes and adapt delivery in response to audience insight and changes to Museum spaces arising from the Masterplan
The British Museum is undertaking its biggest transformation since its founding nearly 300 years ago. This physical and intellectual transformation includes large scale building and gallery transformation, new ways of connecting with audiences and different ways of working. As we look towards this exciting future, we remain guided by the words of our founder Hans Sloane - who dreamed of a museum connecting all arts and sciences, which would be accessible to everyone, everywhere.