Strategic Communications Manager

Strategic Communications Manager

Full-time

Fixed-term 6-month maternity cover - potential to extend

£31,779 per annum

Final date to receive applications : 12pm 5th January 2026.

The British Museum is hiring a Strategic Communications Manager to join their communications department. In this critical role, the postholder will manage a range of communications to support the museum's national programmes and touring exhibitions. This role will also design and implement communication plans and campaigns.

A keen collaborator, you will work with a variety of people to deliver communications within and beyond the museum. This role will also require the ability to develop strategic communications to meet priorities and to oversee content creation and production.

We're looking for a versatile communications all-rounder, someone who can confidently navigate media, publicity, marketing, social media, strategic communications and stakeholder management.

Whether your experience comes from journalism, editing, or a broad communications role, you'll bring strong storytelling skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people. The postholder must be degree-educated or able to demonstrate equivalent experience, in English, Mark...