We are seeking an experienced Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Manager to play a vital role in safeguarding one of the world's most important cultural and heritage environments.
Reporting to the Head of FM Operations and Technical Services, you will lead the delivery of an estate-wide IPM programme that protects collections, buildings and visitor experiences through proactive pest prevention and management.
About the role
As the Museum's lead IPM specialist, you will implement and continuously improve the Integrated Pest Management strategy in a Grade I listed building, working closely with colleagues across conservation, collections care, facilities management, exhibitions, capital projects and external contractors. In particular, you will work closely with exhibition teams to provide IPM expertise and support for the Bayeux Tapestry special exhibition. You will drive best practice, coordinate responses to pest risks and incidents, and champion a culture of prevention across the organisation. In collaboration with specialists across the Museum, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of preventive conservation and estate management.
This is an exciting opportunity for a museum, heritage, conservation or collections professional with strong IPM expertise to make a tangible impact across a complex and highly respected cultural institution.
About you
You will bring a combination of technical expertise, stakeholder management skills and a passion for protecting cultural heritage.
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience in Heritage Management, Preventive Conservation or a related field.
- Demonstrable experience managing Integrated Pest Management programmes.
- Experience working with museum collections or other relevant collections and object handling.
- Knowledge of common museum pests and effective preventive management approaches.
- Experience implementing IPM strategies and translating policy into operational practice.
- Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills, ideally with experience of working with external contractors.
- Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Key areas of responsibility
- Implementation, review and deliver the Museum's IPM strategy and programme, working with stakeholders to develop policies and procedures as required.
- Monitor, analyze and report pest activity data, including trap mapping and risk assessments.
- Conduct audits and inspections of collection, public and operational spaces, ensuring consistent delivery of IPM roles and responsibilities.
- Deliver IPM training and awareness programmes for staff and stakeholders.
- Advise exhibition, conservation and capital project teams on IPM risks and mitigation measures.
- Manage pest control contractors, consultants and relevant service providers.
- Lead responses to pest outbreaks and collection-related emergencies when required.
- Manage specialist IPM facilities, including isolation and treatment spaces, in line with legislation and best practice.
The British Museum is undertaking its biggest transformation since its founding nearly 300 years ago. This physical and intellectual transformation includes large scale building and gallery transformation, new ways of connecting with audiences and different ways of working. As we look towards this exciting future, we remain guided by the words of our founder Hans Sloane - who dreamed of a museum connecting all arts and sciences, which would be accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Benefits
At the British Museum, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do and have designed a benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary. Our full list of benefits can be found here, but we’ve outlined some highlights below:
- Free exhibition entry for you and guests, exclusive private views, ICOM and reciprocal museum access.
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and 2.5 privilege days (and +5 days after 10 years).
- Social and wellbeing perks including Staff parties, social clubs, CSSC sports and leisure, and support from the Civil Service Retirement Fellowship.
- Peer support and allyship with five diversity networks for community.
- Learning and development through courses, mentoring and Athena as well as support for professional qualifications.
- Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 for counselling, wellbeing support and more.
Our Values
Our values drive everything we do, from how we handle our objects to how we work in our team to fostering a culture where everyone feels heard and empowered:
- Care Deeply
- Embrace the Unknown
- Spark Curiosity
- Value Many Voices
These are a core part of how we recruit. Throughout the application, interview and selection process, we look for examples of how candidates demonstrate these behaviours in their own work and experiences. We encourage you to familiarise yourself with our values and reflect them in your application.
Additional details
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The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
How to apply
Integrated Pest Management Manager | The British Museum Careers