Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
Launched in 2020, we provide access to IWM's collections for research and innovation, and through our unique public programme experiment with new ways of increasing understanding of war.
Date posted: 08/05/2024
Deadline: 06/06/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£30,300 to £35,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 3186
British Museum
Full-time
Permanent
£25,575 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 26 May 2024
Date posted: 07/05/2024
Deadline: 26/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£25,575 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Library
The British Library is seeking a cataloguer to work on an archive of modern architectural drawings, photographs and maps related to Hampi Vijayanagara, a UNESCO World Heritage site in south India.
Date posted: 07/05/2024
Deadline: 28/05/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,300 annuallyContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937882040
National Gallery
This is a truly unique opportunity for an experience Head of Hosted Guest Experience to play a lead role in the delivery of an exceptional Front of House experience at one of London's most iconic cultural institutions.
Date posted: 07/05/2024
Deadline: 19/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
circa £70,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
Tate
An exciting opportunity to lead Tate’s Engagement and Events team!
Date posted: 07/05/2024
Deadline: 21/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsFundraising / development
Salary:
£65,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Science Museum Group
National Collections Centre Coordinator based at the National Collections Centre in Wroughton, Swindon.
Date posted: 07/05/2024
Deadline: 28/05/2024
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Other
Salary:
Up to £25500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
This is a new opportunity to join Collection Management department of one of the world’s leading art institutions. We are seeking one Senior Art Handling Technician to work on our 3-year Storage Project and medium-term Storage Programme for Tate’s Collections. This role plays a key part in facilitating artwork moves between storage facilities to optimise storage capacity.
Date posted: 07/05/2024
Deadline: 21/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesHealth and Safety
Other
Salary:
£30,848 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
National Museum of the Royal Navy
The National Museum’s vision is to be the world’s most inspiring Naval Museum: inspiring learning, enjoyment, and engagement with the story of the Royal Navy and its impact in shaping the modern world.
Date posted: 03/05/2024
Deadline: 19/05/2024
Location:
Portsmouth Historic DockyardCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (grade 6): £39,156 - £40,463 per annum (dependent of experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023 9289 4555
Imperial War Museums
The Commercial Events Manager is a key role in the design and delivery of a range of events and Experiences at Duxford. The position manages a number of areas, from site hire and commercial filming, to sit in experiences and our History Festival.
Date posted: 03/05/2024
Deadline: 31/05/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£39,000 to £43,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02070913186
Imperial War Museums
To assist in the safety of the Aerodrome Operation at IWM Duxford.
Date posted: 03/05/2024
Deadline: 03/06/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£26,000 to £ 30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02070913108
British Museum
Treasure Registration Coordinator (S3)
Learning and National Partnerships (Portable Antiquities & Treasure team)
41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£29,399 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 21st May
Date posted: 03/05/2024
Deadline: 21/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
EducationSalary:
£29,399Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238864
British Museum
Head of HR
HR
Full-time
Permanent
c. £73k per annum (pay review pending)
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 20 May 2024
Date posted: 03/05/2024
Deadline: 20/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
HRSalary:
c. £73k per annum (pay review pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager
HR
Full-time
Permanent
£40,633 - £45,295 per annum (pay review pending)
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 20 May 2024
Date posted: 03/05/2024
Deadline: 20/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
HRSalary:
£40,633 - £45,295 per annum (pay review pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
The National Archives
The role of Sector Advocacy and Communications Officer is an exciting opportunity to help drive forward The National Archives’ engagement with the archive workforce across the country.
Date posted: 03/05/2024
Deadline: 19/05/2024
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherOutreach
Salary:
£31,178 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 3985 5979
British Library
The British Library’s Public Lending Right Team is responsible for ensuring the effective dissemination of £6.3 million (UK) and €220,000 (ROI) in payments to registered authors, illustrators and other rights holders in remuneration for the loan of their books through public libraries.
Date posted: 02/05/2024
Deadline: 29/05/2024
Location:
Boston Spa, LeedsCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£30,450Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
Royal Armouries
Royal Armouries are on the look out for a Licensing & Partnership Officer
Date posted: 02/05/2024
Deadline: 31/05/2024
Location:
LeedsCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£24.204Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01132201919
Science Museum Group
Gallery Technician (Working Objects) based at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester.
Date posted: 02/05/2024
Deadline: 23/05/2024
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
ExhibitionsTechnician
Salary:
Up to £28665 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museum of the Royal Navy
The National Museum’s vision is to be the world’s most inspiring Naval Museum: inspiring learning, enjoyment, and engagement with the story of the Royal Navy and its impact in shaping the modern world.
Date posted: 01/05/2024
Deadline: 09/07/2024
Location:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.Category:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Salary (Grade 5) – £28,554 – £31,557 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023 9289 4555
British Library
The British Library is seeking a skilled, dedicated Events Production Manager with substantial and diverse events experience gained in multi-space venues, literary or other arts festivals or similar environments.
Date posted: 01/05/2024
Deadline: 02/06/2024
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£40,950Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
Royal Museums Greenwich
Our Visitor Experience and Commerce department is looking for a Visitor and Sales Manager, Commercial Operations to join the team.
Date posted: 01/05/2024
Deadline: 19/05/2024
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£35,885 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565