Derby Museums
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract type: 24-month fixed contract
Closing Date: 12pm on 20th July 2026
Summary Description
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the UK's most significant museum collections relocation projects.
Derby Museums is the independent charity which cares for more than 300,000 objects on behalf of Derby City Council. The collections include fine and decorative art, archaeology, natural history, science, technology, military history and social history. This includes internationally important paintings of Joseph Wright of Derby Designated by Arts Council England as being of outstanding national significance. Our collections inspire hundreds of thousands of people every year and support research, learning and exhibitions across the UK and beyond.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of the relocation of these collections into new storage facilities. Working jointly with Derby City Council, you will oversee complex logistics, develop future-proof storage solutions, manage specialist contractors and multidisciplinary teams, and ensure our collections are protected and accessible for generations to come.
The Person
If you are an accomplished project manager with experience of museum collections and relish delivering ambitious, high-profile projects with lasting public impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications
If you believe you are the person we are looking for, please read the job description and person specification and complete the application form*. Please send your application form to info@derbymuseums.org quoting the reference number TB/PM01.
The link to our website where the application form can also be downloaded is Work with Us - Derby Museums | Derby Museums
Closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 20th July 2026.
Interviews to take place week on Thursday 30th July 2026 at the Museum of Making.
For an informal conversation about the role contact Tony Butler Executive Director Derby Museums tonyb@derbymuseums.org
Please see here for Job Description and Person Specification
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• Working Pattern: Full time
• Contract Type: Temporary/Fixed Term
• Salary: £50,000 per annum
• Job reference: 000012322
• Application closing date: 20/07/2026