Interactive Galleries Coordinator (18 month FTC)

Do you enjoy bringing together people, projects, and technology to keep interactive experiences running smoothly and continuously improving?

About us

The Science Museum Group (SMG) includes the Science Museum, National Railway Museum, Science and Industry Museum, Science and Media Museum, Locomotion, and the Science and Innovation Park, together forming the world's greatest alliance of science museums.

Our Technical Services department provides technical support across the Science Museum by maintaining digital and AV exhibits, delivering technical services for events, and supporting the build of new galleries and exhibitions.

We are now looking for an Interactive Galleries Coordinator to join us at the Science Museum on a fixed term basis for 18 months. This role will be a full time, 36 hours per week position based onsite.

Out of hours on-site work will be required to support activities such as installations, events and contractor works. Some support may be required at other SMG sites.

About the role

As Interactive Galleries Coordinator, you will play a key role in managing updates and maintenance within the Technicians Gallery and other interactive spaces. You will work closely with technicians, operational teams, and external contractors to resolve issues efficiently and deliver continuous improvements. Alongside day-to-day operations, you will lead small-scale projects from planning through to delivery, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.

You do not need advanced technical knowledge, but you should be at ease working with technology and technical teams

About you

By joining us, you'll bring experience coordinating technical or operational projects from concept through to delivery. You will be capable handling budgets and delivery schedules effectively, backed by refined organizational skills and the ability to prioritize across multiple demands.

You'll need effective communication skills to interact with both technical and non-technical coworkers, consistently deliver great customer service, and remain open to learning.

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.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

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.

• Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.

• Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.

• 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.