Project Coordinator

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Overview

The Design Museum is embarking on an exciting project to rethink and reimagine its permanent collection gallery, Designer Maker User, coinciding with two major anniversaries and forming a key part of the museum’s wider Transformation 2029 strategy. Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Conran Foundation, this project will strengthen the museum’s position as a global hub for the transformative potential of design.

We are now seeking a highly organised and motivated Project Coordinator to support the Capital Project Manager and Project team throughout the Development and Delivery Phases of this major project.

About the role

The Project Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of the new permanent collection gallery. You will assist with planning, logistics, documentation and installation processes, working closely with the Project, Curatorial and Learning teams, as well as external consultants including designers, conservators and evaluators.

Key areas of focus include:

• Coordinating project administration, including meeting support, documentation and scheduling
• Supporting logistics for object movement, decant, transport and installation
• Assisting with the management of loans, condition reporting and object‑related documentation
• Liaising with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project communication
• Supporting procurement, budgeting tasks and essential project documentation
• Assisting during onsite installation alongside technical teams, conservators and couriers

About you

We are looking for someone who brings:

• Experience working in a museum or gallery environment on exhibitions or object‑based projects
• Knowledge of museum practice relating to object management, transport and loans
• Strong organisational, time‑management and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Proficiency in commonly used office software, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders

The complete job description (including the person specification) is available to download on this page.

Terms and Conditions

Salary: up to £13,000 per annum (based on a full‑time equivalent of £26,000 per annum)

Contract: part‑time, 33-month fixed term

Holidays: 25 days per annum + Christmas eve (museum closed)

Hours: 17.5 hours per week (2.5 days)

Location: the Design Museum (Kensington), with a hybrid arrangement (60% on-site / 40% remote)

Closing date: Sunday 15 March 2026 (midnight)

Interviews: Tuesday 24 March 2026

Queries

If you encounter any issues while completing your application, please email peopleteam@designmuseum.org before the vacancy closing date. We will be in touch as soon as possible; (please note the inbox is monitored Monday-Friday).

Project Coordinator

Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom

W8

Up to £13,000 per year (£26,000 FTE)

Contract - Part-time

Posted today

Closing date: 16/03/2026

Documents

Project Coodinator_Job Description.pdf

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• 25 days holiday, rising to 26 days (two years' service) & 27 days (five years' service)
• hybrid working, 60% museum, 40% remote and annually two weeks fully remote
• core hours and flexible working, including part-time and compressed hours
• season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, cycle to work scheme
• access to a defined contribution pension scheme
• enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• free museum entry for friends and family
• discounts in the museum shops and cafes
• free entry to other galleries and museums
• employee assistance programme .........................................................................................................................................................................

The museum pro-actively seeks to collaborate with institutional partners, individuals, and networks to realise its commitment to build a culturally diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and consider candidates who are suitably qualified and eligible regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Project Coordinator

Kensington, Kensington & Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom

Up to £13,000 per year (£26,000 FTE)