Gallery and Design Operations Manager

Are you passionate about museums, exhibitions, and design? Would you like to contribute to London Museum’s mission of delivering exceptional experiences for our visitors by helping us deliver the best show possible and ensuring the optimal maintenance of our galleries and design studio?

London Museum is looking for a creative and proactive design and operations manager to support our design and facilities teams in maintaining the highest standards of gallery care and ensuring the productivity of our design studio. As a key player in our team, you will collaborate closely with graphic designers and technicians, contributing to the diverse range of projects undertaken by our department.

In this role, you will lead the gallery maintenance efforts across London Museum’s sites, working closely with our in-house technical teams and external contractors to ensure the meticulous care of our permanent galleries, including our interactive children’s gallery, Mudlarks. Additionally, you will provide financial and administrative support to the Design team, assisting in implementing the London Museum brand, managing the influx of design requests to our in-house graphic design team, and overseeing the appointment and management of freelancers when required.

We're looking for people with experience in a museum or gallery setting, who has knowledge of practical maintenance, and a passion for design. 

For more information about this role, please see the Job Description. To know more about what it’s like to work in London Museum and to get some top tips on how to make the best of your application visit: https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/about/careers/ 

To apply, please click on 'Apply for this role' (bottom right hand side of this page).  Applications are by application form.  The closing date for applications is Monday 11 August 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Wednesday 20 August 2025. 

London Museum is committed to equal opportunities and diversity. We particularly welcome applications from people from Global Majority backgrounds and disabled people, who are currently under-represented in our organisation.