At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformative projects to enhance the museum's legacy and visitor experience.
- Company: Join the Sainsbury Centre, a cultural hub celebrating 50 years of innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 39 days annual leave, competitive salary, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Fixed-term role with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic role within a renowned cultural institution.
- Qualifications: Proven project delivery experience, ideally in museums or cultural sectors.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Museum Transition Manager to join the Sainsbury Centre’s Team. As we approach our 50th anniversary, the Sainsbury Centre is embarking on a transformative capital project to refurbish and future-proof our Grade II listed building. This major renovation will include architectural and infrastructure upgrades and visitor experience enhancements, consolidating the museum’s innovative legacy and cultural heritage for the next 50 years.
During the construction, the Sainsbury Centre will deliver an alternative programme of activity ensuring the continuation of our unique approach to animate and showcase our collection and to continue to extend access to and raise the profile of the Sainsbury Centre to reach new audiences. This role will provide critical support to these parallel projects to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of the museum’s operations, playing a pivotal role in coordinating complex, interdependent activities across the Sainsbury Centre, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time and within budget.
This will include pre-closure planning, mobilisation, practicalities, and logistics as well as the realisation of our Museum Without Walls programme. You will represent the Sainsbury Centre in key stakeholder forums, advocate for its needs, and stand in for the Directorate when required. From project inception to handover, you will collaborate with internal teams (curatorial, collections, learning, conservation, technical, front of house, media) and external partners to ensure seamless delivery, business continuity, and operational success.
You will be a confident, solutions-focused professional with a proven track record in project delivery — ideally within museums, heritage, or cultural institutions. You thrive in complex environments, communicate clearly across all levels, and bring a calm, organised approach to high-pressure situations. You will be across the detail, deploying a ‘hands-on’ approach whilst also bringing a strong blend of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and collaborative participation.
This full-time post is available on a fixed term basis from 17 August 2026 to 31 July 2028. Further information on our great benefits package, including 39 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page.
Closing date: 3 July 2026. The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
Museum Transition Manager employer: SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR VISUAL ARTS
The Sainsbury Centre is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation within the cultural sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive benefits including 39 days of annual leave and opportunities to engage in transformative projects that shape the future of our heritage. Join us in a role that not only supports the museum's operational success but also contributes to a legacy of cultural enrichment for the next generation.
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SAINSBURY CENTRE FOR VISUAL ARTS Recruitment Team
