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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you a finance professional with a passion for building collaborative relationships with stakeholders? An opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Senior Finance Business Partner in the Bodleian Libraries.
Date posted: 08/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
Oxford OX1 3BGCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£48,235 - £57,255 per annum
Natural History Museum
The Senior Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and the rest of the Philanthropy team, feeding into the overall strategy for the team. They will manage a portfolio of funder accounts which deliver long-term, high-value strategic partnerships as well as building new relationships.
Date posted: 07/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
52000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5000
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an experienced Estates Services Technician to be actively involved in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the Horniman estate.
The Estates Services Technician is an integral part of the Estates team, repairing and caring for our buildings, ensuring the Horniman is a safe and welcoming environment for all our visitors and staff.
Date posted: 07/08/2025
Deadline: 26/08/2025
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesTechnician
Salary:
£29,942 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02086991872Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationDigital
Salary:
£40,523Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/ALocation:
Oxford, OX1 2PHCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
Starting from £38,674 per annum
Imperial War Museums
The Retail and Admissions department welcomes over 2 million visitors each year. The department has 5 permanent Retail and Admissions operations across the IWM branches. The department is responsible for generating income and profit for IWM; delivering a product range that is unique.
Date posted: 06/08/2025
Deadline: 15/08/2025
Location:
Churchill War RoomsCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,008 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/aLocation:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£27,851 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
British Museum
Role: People Systems and Data Advisor
Department: People and Culture
Hours: 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break). We work in a hybrid way and are open to flexible working patterns.
Fixed term: 12-month fixed term contract with potential to extend
Salary: £32,297 per annum/ pro rata
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 19 August 2025 | Interviews on 3 September 2025
Date posted: 06/08/2025
Deadline: 19/08/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
HRSalary:
£32,297Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£29,642Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£56,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
OtherTechnician
Salary:
£28,337 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979Location:
BirminghamCategory:
EventsSalary:
£28,241 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM as an Executive Officer and gain valuable insight into the inner workings of a major national museum. This role provides direct support to one of IWM’s Executive Directors and offers a front-row seat to the strategic and operational decision-making processes of both the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the Operational Delivery Group (ODG).
Date posted: 05/08/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
United KingdomCategory:
OtherSalary:
£31,000-£36,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/ALocation:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
OtherPhotographic
Technician
Salary:
£26,657 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979