National Museum Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
For enquiries about any of the vacancies listed here please contact the relevant organisation directly. Click the 'More information' button for each vacancy or click here for links to our members’ websites.
National Programme Developer - Real World Science [pdf]
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum has a vacancy for a National Programme Developer based within its Public Engagement Group. The Natural History Museum (NHM) is one of the world’s leading museums, internationally recognised for its dual role as a centre of excellence in scientific research and as a leader in the presentation of natural sciences through public engagement.
| Location: | South Kensington |
| Category: | Other |
| Salary: | £30,805 |
| Type of Contract: | Contract |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0207 942 5302 |
| added: May 24, 2013 | deadline: June 16, 2013 |
Head of Operations [pdf]
Imperial War Museums
The Head of Operations is responsible for the day to day running of the Imperial War Museum North (IWM North). This includes the overseeing of the general operations of the site along with monitoring substantial Facilities Management contracts to run the plant and building maintenance, cleaning and security of the premises. Operations also maintain the contract for car parking services.
| Location: | Manchester |
| Category: | Buildings and facilities |
| Salary: | £35000 |
| Type of Contract: | Temporary |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 01223 497210 |
| added: May 24, 2013 | deadline: June 16, 2013 |
Estates Project Manager [pdf]
National Museums Scotland
Inspiring people, connecting Scotland to the world and the world to Scotland
National Museums Scotland is one of the UK’s leading museum services. It has a national and international reach and operates four museum sites.
| Location: | Edinburgh |
| Category: | Buildings and facilities |
| Salary: | £34,020 - £39,633 per annum plus membership of Civil Service pension scheme |
| Type of Contract: | Permanent |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0131 247 4078 |
| added: May 24, 2013 | deadline: June 7, 2013 |
Business Development Manager Corporate Partnerships [pdf]
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is one of the world’s leading museums, internationally recognised for its dual role as a centre of excellence in scientific research and as a leader in the presentation of natural history through exhibitions, public programmes, publications and the web.
| Location: | South Kensington |
| Category: | Fundraising/development |
| Salary: | £35,550 |
| Type of Contract: | Contract |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0207 942 5302 |
| added: May 23, 2013 | deadline: June 4, 2013 |
Lead Web Developer [pdf]
Museum of London
As the leading museum for London, we tell the story of the world’s greatest city and its people – so why not make this the place to discover your story of London?
| Location: | London |
| Category: | IT |
| Salary: | Circ. £37,000 |
| Type of Contract: | Permanent |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7814 5792 |
| added: May 23, 2013 | deadline: June 9, 2013 |
Object Handler - Driver [pdf]
Science Museum Group
The Science Museum is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Object Handler – Driver who will work within our Conservation & Collections Care team packing and transporting objects of a variety of sizes and conditions safely across the Science Museum Group sites. You will work on storage improvement projects at our London stores and exhibition decants and installations at the main museum.
| Location: | Kensington Olympia |
| Category: | Other |
| Salary: | £15,697 to £16,947 per annum inclusive of allowances |
| Type of Contract: | Contract |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7942 4000 |
| added: May 23, 2013 | deadline: May 25, 2013 |
Collections Care Conservator [pdf]
Science Museum Group
The Science Museum is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic Collections Care Conservator to provide preventive duties of environmental monitoring, Insect Pest Management (IPM), condition reporting, accelerated ageing tests and work alongside collection and estates colleagues to improve the environment where able at the Blythe House object storage facility
| Location: | Kensington Olympia |
| Category: | Conservation |
| Salary: | £24,200 per annum pro rata inclusive of allowances |
| Type of Contract: | Contract |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7942 4000 |
| added: May 23, 2013 | deadline: June 16, 2013 |
Laboratory Assistant [pdf]
National Museums Scotland
Based at The National Museums Collection Centre you will support the work of the Department of Natural Sciences. You will provide technical support for the curatorial management and development of the collections. You will assist with the production, and maintenance of research specimens.
| Location: | Edinburgh |
| Category: | Collections Care |
| Salary: | £18,375 to £20,877 per annum plus membership of Civil Service pension scheme |
| Type of Contract: | Temporary |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0131 247 4049 |
| added: May 23, 2013 | deadline: June 4, 2013 |
Facilitators [pdf]
National Museums Scotland
You will form part of a pool of staff who will deliver workshops to our visitors, mainly school groups and families.
| Location: | East Lothian |
| Category: | Education |
| Salary: | £14,463 to £15,929 per annum plus membership of Civil Service pension scheme |
| Type of Contract: | Temporary |
| Hours: | Part Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0131 247 4094 |
| added: May 23, 2013 | deadline: June 10, 2013 |
Collections Storage Manager [pdf]
National Museums Scotland
Collections Storage Manager
£30,629 - £34,305 per annum plus membership of Civil Service pension scheme
| Location: | Edinburgh |
| Category: | Collections Care |
| Salary: | £30,629 - £34,305 per annum plus membership of Civil Service pension scheme |
| Type of Contract: | Permanent |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0131 247 4094 |
| added: May 23, 2013 | deadline: June 7, 2013 |
Planetarium Astronomer [pdf]
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Planetarium Astronomer will be principally responsible for the development and delivery of planetarium shows, the coordination and communication of planetarium programming and the maintenance of planetarium technology and content. The post holder will play a key role in realising our ambitions for educational and commercial planetarium show production.
| Location: | Greenwich |
| Category: | Other |
| Salary: | £23,000 - £30,000 |
| Type of Contract: | Permanent |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0208 312 6784 |
| added: May 23, 2013 | deadline: June 7, 2013 |
Secondary Schools Programme Manager [pdf]
Museum of London
As the leading museum for London, we tell the story of the world’s greatest city and its people – so why not make this the place to discover your story of London?
| Location: | London |
| Category: | Other |
| Salary: | £25, 524 - £27,196 |
| Type of Contract: | Contract |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7814 5792 |
| added: May 22, 2013 | deadline: June 3, 2013 |
Photographer - Information Age [pdf]
Science Museum Group
The Science Museum, London has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and commercially minded photographer to work full-time, for twelve months, as part of a small dedicated team on the Information Age project. A job share may be considered for the right candidate(s).
| Location: | South Kensington |
| Category: | Photographic |
| Salary: | £21,430 to £25,212 per annum (depending on experience) |
| Type of Contract: | Contract |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7942 4319 |
| added: May 22, 2013 | deadline: June 3, 2013 |
Senior Paintings Conservator [pdf]
Victoria & Albert Museum
Senior Paintings Conservator, 6 month contract full-time or 9 months part-time.
The V&A is the world's leading museum of art and design. We enrich people's lives by promoting the practice of design and increasing knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the designed world.
| Location: | Victoria and Albert Museum |
| Category: | Conservation |
| Salary: | The salary will be within V&A pay band 4 (£29,942 rising to £35,989 per annum). |
| Type of Contract: | Contract |
| Hours: | Other |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7942 2937 |
| added: May 22, 2013 | deadline: June 9, 2013 |
Exhibition and Display Technician [pdf]
Imperial War Museums
We are looking for an Exhibition and Display Technician to assist with the installation and removal of exhibits on display and to undertake the production of museum-quality exhibit mounts.
| Location: | IWM London |
| Category: | Technician |
| Salary: | £19,248min to £21,781max |
| Type of Contract: | Permanent |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7416 5234 |
| added: May 21, 2013 | deadline: June 10, 2013 |
Assistant Frame Conservator - 6 month fixed term contract [pdf]
Royal Museums Greenwich
To Assist the Museum’s frame conservators with the conservation and preservation of the National Maritime Museum’s collection of historic frames and make bespoke frames when required.
| Location: | Greenwich |
| Category: | Conservation |
| Salary: | £18,000-£22,000 |
| Type of Contract: | Contract |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0208 312 6784 |
| added: May 21, 2013 | deadline: May 29, 2013 |
Curatorial Manager (Maternity Cover) [pdf]
Royal Armouries Museum
You will manage the staff of the curatorial department and oversee its associated collections management responsibilities. Delivering a range of information services to both internal and external customers. Being responsible for the planning and delivery of income generated and educational activities.
| Location: | Leeds |
| Category: | Curatorial |
| Salary: | £28,000 per annum |
| Type of Contract: | Contract |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0113 2201949 |
| added: May 21, 2013 | deadline: June 4, 2013 |
Development Research Volunteer [pdf]
National Army Museum
To work closely with the Development Fundraising department and gain transferable skills and experience in prospect research of potential supporters and funders of the Museum.
| Location: | Chelsea |
| Category: | Fundraising/development |
| Salary: | |
| Type of Contract: | Voluntary |
| Hours: | Part Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7881 2456/24544 |
| added: May 20, 2013 | deadline: June 14, 2013 |
Records Management Volunteer [pdf]
National Army Museum
• To prepare the Museum’s administrative records for temporary relocation in Spring 2014, as part of the HLF building redevelopment.
• To offer a volunteer the opportunity to gain experience in archives and records management, or related discipline.
| Location: | chelsea |
| Category: | Other |
| Salary: | |
| Type of Contract: | Voluntary |
| Hours: | Part Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7881 2456/2444 |
| added: May 20, 2013 | deadline: May 31, 2013 |
Preventive Conservator [pdf]
Tate
The purpose of the role is to provide Preventive Conservation support and expertise for Tate Britain and the works of art in Tate’s collection and care including; Environmental Monitoring, Data collation and Analysis, Integrated Pest Management, Sustainability, Risk Analysis.
| Location: | London |
| Category: | Conservation |
| Salary: | £16,453 per annum (pro rata to £27,422 per annum) |
| Type of Contract: | Temporary |
| Hours: | Part Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0207 887 8027 |
| added: May 20, 2013 | deadline: June 10, 2013 |