Role SummaryIntegrated Pest Management Manager Facilities Management & Workplace ServicesFull-time Permanent £46,742.00 per annum Application Deadline: 30 September at 12:00 midday About the role:The British Museum is seeking an Integrated Pest Management Manager for our complex estate. The post-holder will play a key role in development of Policy and implementation and delivery of the Museum’s estate-wide Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy, to protect both the Museum’s collections and reputation by minimising pest problems.In this role, you will work directly with stakeholders to ensure that the Museum meets its requirements in relation to policies and procedures, including anticipating the future needs of the Museum. You will need to deliver an appropriate training programmes to maintain the profile of IPM within the Museum.Key areas of responsibility: Implementing, reviewing and delivering the IPM strategy and programme and working with other stakeholders to develop supporting policies and procedures as required Facilitating and ensuring consistent delivery of IPM roles and responsibilities from all Museum departments including inspection of spaces and activities Ensuring that an appropriate training programme is delivered to maintain the profile of IPM within the Museum, including delivery of staff and contractor general IPM induction Ensuring delivery of recommended actions by Hard and Soft services teams to prevent pest problems, through close liaison with Facilities and Building Services departments Advising Capital Planning and Programme Management, Exhibitions and other designers on IPM issues Liaising with external pest consultant and pest control contractors Liaison with other on-site contract providers, particularly catering service provider to ensure compliance with IPM procedures Maintaining Estate risk zone maps; compiling, mapping and reporting all trap and other relevant data; and updating or revalidating of policy and strategy documents and implementation plan as required Site inspections and audit to ensure cleaning and maintenance regimes are adequate Management of the Museum’s Pest Treatment Facility ensuring compliance with legislation and best practice. Where necessary manage response to pest outbreaksAbout you:The successful candidate will be educated to A-level standard or have equivalent experience, including a professional IPM qualification and/or demonstrable experience of IPM. You will have excellent communication and IT skills and the ability to decipher data, plans, reports and design drawings to provide presentations to department and stakeholders, as necessary.We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking individual, who can influence and work with others to ensure that objectives are met. You will need to have the ability to prioritise your workload, work unsupervised under pressure and take ownership of any problems. The post-holder will be confident in communicating technical matters effectively to a variety of audiences.About the British Museum: Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including: Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays. Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides). Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections. Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans Professional and personal development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Discounts on food and gift shop purchasesAdditional details:For more information about this role, please see the job description.If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of to support you with your application, please provide details to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org. The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. The Museum also adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.
