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We're looking for an experienced interim HR Business Partner to support senior leaders across the CEO, Operations and other senior level portfolios. You'll play a key role in delivering our People Strategy, driving organisational change and ensuring a high-quality HR service across all sites.

We are specifically looking for candidates that have worked in complex, unionised environments and you must have dealt with TUPE, restructures and change.

The role
- Act as a strategic partner to Chief Officers and Directors
- Lead workforce planning, talent management and succession planning
- Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues
- Support organisational change and policy development
- Build management capability through coaching and guidance
- Lead and support Trade Union consultation
- Manage and develop HR Advisers
- Contribute to corporate projects and People Strategy initiatives

About you
- CIPD qualified
- Strong generalist HR experience
- Up-to-date employment law knowledge
- Experience in change management and talent planning
- Able to deliver modern, practical HR solutions
- Confident managing a busy, varied workload

This to start ASAP with hybrid working of 3 days onsite in central London, with a salary of 60k, with an initial 3 month fixed term contract with a view to going permanent.

Corporate Partnerships Officer
Full-time 41 hours per week

Hybrid (at least 2 days per week on-site)
Permanent contract
£35,928 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 17^th March

About the role

Join a dynamic and friendly Development team helping to deliver some of the British Museum's most exciting upcoming activity. As Corporate Partnerships Officer, you'll play a key role in securing and managing corporate supporters for a wide range of innovative projects, from our flagship fundraising Gala to the once-in-a-generation Masterplan redevelopment of our gallery spaces. You'll also support an ambitious exhibitions schedule, including preparations for the landmark UK visit of the Bayeux Tapestry.

About you

We're looking for someone motivated, articulate and confident in building relationships with partners at all levels. You'll bring strong communication skills, excellent organisation and a flair for influencing and negotiating. You can manage multiple projects, respond quickly to changing priorities, and produce compelling proposals under tight deadlines. You thrive in collaborative environments, enjoy working across teams, and bring energy, creativity and professionalism to everything you do.

Key areas of responsibility

• Manage and grow a portfolio of corporate supporters, ensuring excellent stewardship, timely renewals and revenue growth.
• Build a strong pipeline of new prospects and move them through the fundraising cycle with well-researched, compelling proposals.
• Support major Museum projects - from high-profile exhibitions (including the Bayeux Tapestry) to the Masterplan - by securing and managing partners.
• Work collaboratively across departments to coordinate information, deliver benefits, support event activity and ensure high-quality relationship management.
• Produce accurate records, reports and communications, maintaining exceptional attention to detail and strong administrative standards.

Benefits

• Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture, and innovation come together!
• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) plus 2.5 privilege days and bank holidays.
• Exceptional Pension: Secure your future with one of the UK's most generous defined benefit schemes - guaranteed income for life.
• Cultural Perks: Free tickets to exhibitions, plus complimentary and discounted entry to leading museums and galleries worldwide.
• Financial Support: Interest-free travel loans and rental deposit loans.
• Wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support.
• Everyday Extras: Paid 1-hour lunch break, subsidised staff canteen, and discounts in our gift shop.

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. These are:

• Care Deeply
• Embrace the Unknown
• Spark Curiosity
• Value Many Voices

Additional details

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details

*We may be able to provide visa sponsorship for this role, subject to meeting eligibility requirements. You can find out more about these .*

The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.

Reporting to the schools in house Legal Advisor, you will ensure the school operates in full compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and internal policy requirements, promoting a culture of compliance across all areas of school activity.

This role is initially offered on a one-year fixed term contract working term time, plus INSED days and a further three weeks during the school holidays (38 weeks). The role also has part time support provided by the Compliance Administrator.

Salary circa £63,000, depending on experience. This is based on full-time equivalent annual salary of £75,000.

To apply and find out more about the school and our attractive staff benefits package, please visit our dedicated recruitment website.

Closing date: 9am on Thursday 5 March 2026

Interview date: Friday 13 March 2026

Diversity – The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change. A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our Support staff community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates for this role. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS, online checks and receipt of two satisfactory references.

Do you have proven experience in public affairs, politics, campaigning, or the live music sector?

Are you passionate about music, live events or ticketing? 

FEAT is a non-profit organisation campaigning for secure, promoter-authorised ticket resale across Europe. We represent live event professionals who promote some of the biggest names in music.

Since launching in 2019, we’ve helped to secure key provisions in EU law to regulate ticket resale, spoken at the European Parliament, developed reporting systems for illegal ticket listings, and published best practice guides for the sector. 2026 is a pivotal year for us as we work to ensure that ticket resale is considered as part of the EU’s upcoming Digital Fairness Act and other legislation. 

FEAT is operated by the music business communications consultancy, Name PR. As part of a small team, you would take on the role of FEAT’s Campaign Coordinator to help run our day-to-day operations and progress our work on regulation, enforcement and best practice. 

Based in London, the role is full-time, with occasional overtime required around visits to the European Parliament in Brussels, conferences and events.

Responsibilities 

• Drafting position papers, consultation responses, and open letters in collaboration with the Director. You will help launch public campaigns and guides to shape the future of EU ticket resale.

• Develop a deep understanding of EU digital and consumer regulation, staying ahead of legislative changes, relevant legal cases and news.

• Build and maintain relationships with EU policymakers, stakeholders and partner associations.

• Learn about media relations, writing press releases and pitching.

• Keep our members informed through regular updates, emails, and by helping organise our Annual General Meeting (AGM), usually taking place in Barcelona.

• Attend national and international events across the EU (approximately every 3-6 months).

• Manage day-to-day administrative tasks, maintaining FEAT’s internal documentation.

• Manage FEAT’s online presence including website and social media.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in a public affairs, policy or legal role.

• Great communicator, ability to form positive relationships with members, policymakers and other stakeholders.

• Brilliant organisational skills – you’ll need to manage a full-on workload.

• Excellent writing and research skills.

• Ability to work independently, using your initiative to drive projects forward.

• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

• An interest in live music or ticketing.

Desirable

• Knowledge of how the live music business works.

• Knowledge of EU political systems and the legislative process.

• IT skills including familiarity with Google Suite, WordPress, Canva, Mailchimp.

What you will get in return

• Career growth, with the potential to take on more responsibility and eventually lead the organisation.

• Opportunities to attend major industry conferences and events abroad.

• Generous personal wellness budget (covering gym membership or a wide range of other wellness related costs).

• Team socials (previous trips include Sonar Lisbon and ADE – Amsterdam Dance Event).

• Flexitime and hybrid working.

• 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a day’s birthday leave and office closure between Christmas and New Year.

• Access to the Bike2Work scheme (saving on the cost of a new bike through a tax-efficient salary sacrifice).