Project Manager IWM Duxford Masterplan (Mat Cover)
Imperial War Museum Closing date: Sun, 30 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Transforming IWM Duxford Masterplan, coordinating activity across multiple projects and workstreams to ensure successful outcomes. Working closely with project teams, stakeholders and partners, you will support programme governance, reporting, scheduling and stakeholder engagement, helping to keep projects on track, within budget and aligned with organisational objectives.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to major initiatives, including the launch of the Digital Zone (Home of the Spitfire), the delivery of the new Second World War exhibition and the development of future exhibitions and visitor experiences. You'll help ensure projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards, directly supporting IWM's mission to help people understand conflict and its impact on people's lives.
Job Requirements
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
Experience supporting, coordinating or delivering projects or programmes.
Strong reporting, planning and organisational skills.
Experience working within governance, operational, programme or project environments.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and keep activities moving forward.
Confidence identifying and managing risks, issues and dependencies.
Experience tracking budgets, costs or financial information.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective working relationships.
The confidence to work autonomously while knowing when to seek support or escalate issues.
Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
Job Responsibilities
Support delivery of major masterplan projects, including the Digital Zone (Home of the Spitfire), the Second World War exhibition project and the Cold War & 21st Century exhibition development.
Coordinate project activities, reporting, governance documentation, risks, issues and project plans.
Work with colleagues, contractors and specialist suppliers to support exhibition installations, collection moves and site improvement projects.
Manage project documentation, schedules, action logs and financial tracking information.
Produce clear and accurate reports that support decision-making and programme oversight.
Help monitor project budgets, forecasts and procurement activity.
Build strong relationships with colleagues across Collections Care, Estates, Exhibitions and other teams.
Support stakeholder engagement, project meetings and communications across the programme.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Project Manager IWM Duxford Masterplan (Mat Cover)
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sun, 30 Aug 2026
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Job: Project Manager IWM Duxford Masterplan (Mat Cover)
Job: Project Manager IWM Duxford Masterplan (Mat Cover)
Organisation: Imperial War Museum
Postcode: CB22 4QR
How to Apply
- Contact name: Eve Clark
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Imperial War Museum
IWM tells the story of people who have lived, fought and died in conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth since the First World War.
We challenge people to look at conflict from different perspectives, enriching their understanding of the causes, course and consequences of war and its impact on people’s lives.
Our staff play a crucial role in caring for our unique collections, welcoming our visitors to our five branches and ensuring we continue to preserve and share powerful personal s