Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands.
Date posted: 22/04/2024
Deadline: 06/05/2024
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£7,368.05Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Science Museum Group
Explainer (Part-Time) based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 08/04/2024
Deadline: 29/04/2024
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
Up to £12308.4 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
We are looking for someone to deliver outstanding marketing campaigns and communications to attract and engage Tate Members.
The successful candidate will drive regional gallery attendance and help with recruiting Members. You will represent the membership team in St Ives and Liverpool to deliver day-to-day marketing operations and to coordinate and promote local membership events.
Date posted: 11/04/2024
Deadline: 26/04/2024
Location:
Saint IvesCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£17,609Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874997
National Army Museum
We are seeking a Part-Time Visitor Welcome and Retail Sales Assistant to join our passionate and dedicated team.
Date posted: 12/04/2024
Deadline: 10/05/2024
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
London Living WageContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7881 2470
Science Museum Group
Archive Cataloguer based at the National Railway Museum in York.
Date posted: 12/04/2024
Deadline: 03/05/2024
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
Up to £10500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking an Exhibitions Assistant to support the organisation and delivery of a range of exhibitions for our Trafalgar Square and Touring Exhibitions programme.
Date posted: 18/04/2024
Deadline: 28/04/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£28,655 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
British Library
We are seeking to recruit a Loans Co-ordinator to join the busy Registrar’s Office at the British Library. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast moving and challenging environment.
Date posted: 19/04/2024
Deadline: 03/05/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,300Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+441937882040
British Museum
Full-time - 41 hours per week
Fixed-term for 12 Months
£25,575 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Friday 3rd May 2024
Date posted: 19/04/2024
Deadline: 03/05/2024
Location:
ReadingCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£25,575 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Museum
Full-time 41 hours per week
Fixed-term until 31 March 2025
£25,575 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 6 May 2024
Date posted: 22/04/2024
Deadline: 06/05/2024
Location:
ReadingCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£25,575 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
National Portrait Gallery
A key member of the Gallery’s Individual Giving team, the Individual Giving Officer is responsible for administering the Gallery’s Patrons scheme as well as providing essential support to the Head of Individual Giving and Philanthropy Manager, enabling the effective cultivation and stewardship of high-level prospects and donors.
Date posted: 22/04/2024
Deadline: 07/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£28,755.00Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
000
Imperial War Museums
In this role, you will be responsible for audience growth and retention at Churchill War Rooms. Using IWM’s bespoke audience segmentation, you will focus on the priority target audiences identified for the branch.
Date posted: 22/04/2024
Deadline: 13/05/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£ 40,000 - £ 45,000 per annum full time equivalent £ 20,000 - £22,500 per annum pro-rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 416 3186
National Portrait Gallery
This responsibility of this role is to support the core administration and functioning of the Corporate Development department, which secures and manages high-profile and industry-leading cultural partnerships.
Date posted: 22/04/2024
Deadline: 10/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£27,352.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0
National Library of Scotland
29.6 hours per week, salary £30,607 (£24,485 pro-rata) per annum, fixed term maternity cover from mid July 2024 to mid July 2025, Civil Service Pension and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 23/04/2024
Deadline: 05/05/2024
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationLibrarian
Other
Salary:
24,485Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
1031 623 3718
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Security Team Member,
Date posted: 24/04/2024
Deadline: 19/05/2024
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
SecuritySalary:
The salary for this role is £28,773.93 per annum.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Ashmolean Museum is looking for a summer intern who will be working with our Islamic holdings.
Date posted: 22/03/2024
Deadline: 25/04/2024
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
AdministrationCollections Care
Curatorial
Salary:
£12.78 per hour
British Library
We are looking for an enthusiastic and qualified conservator to join the British Library Conservation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on our unique and diverse collection and participate in all the activities to support the library services.
Date posted: 28/03/2024
Deadline: 28/04/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£27,300Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+441937882040
Imperial War Museums
• Your role will be to provide general administrative and operational support to your team and to help them achieve the department’s objectives and meet their KPIs.
Date posted: 28/03/2024
Deadline: 07/05/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£22,500.00Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 3186
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Digitisation Officer (Fixed Term Contract).
Date posted: 03/04/2024
Deadline: 05/05/2024
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
DigitalSalary:
In the range of £27,352.00 and £29,000.00 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Museum
Project Curator: Archaeological Assemblages
Collection Projects and Resources
Full-time
Fixed term (12 months)
£28,868 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 6th May 2024
Date posted: 05/04/2024
Deadline: 06/05/2024
Location:
ReadingCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,868 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238165
University of Cambridge Museums
The Collections Assistant will contribute to the movement and storage of collection items for study, research and loans, in order to contribute to the delivery of the Museum’s Mission and aims by enabling access to the collections.
Date posted: 05/04/2024
Deadline: 01/05/2024
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£25,742 - £29,605Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764407