Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Museums Scotland
National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe with one of the largest and most diverse collections in the world.
We are looking for an inspirational senior manager with excellent understanding of museums and heritage and a passion for sharing collections, knowledge and skills.
Date posted: 22/03/2024
Deadline: 28/04/2024
Location:
National Museum of Scotland, EdinburghCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£51,797 - £58,729Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01312474451
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:
+441937882040Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£27,357Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
36555Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking someone with experience of working with cultural heritage and museum data in all its varieties, as well as the systems which manage, aggregate, and consume it.
Date posted: 16/04/2024
Deadline: 28/04/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£38,300 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
The National Archives
The National Archives’ is looking for three publishing editors to join its Find Case Law service team at Kew.
Date posted: 12/04/2024
Deadline: 28/04/2024
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherDigital
Salary:
£29,850 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Imperial War Museums
You have demonstrable experience of collections management and can use your knowledge of the legal, ethical and policy environment, and your ability to analyse museum records, to determine ownership and implement robust and risk-aware collections development decisions.
Date posted: 22/03/2024
Deadline: 29/04/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£40,898.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 3186
Imperial War Museums
Deliver an effective programme of outgoing and incoming loans from Imperials War Museums in line with current policies, procedures, and guidance on legal and regulatory compliance.
Date posted: 28/03/2024
Deadline: 29/04/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 3186
Imperial War Museums
You will lead the delivery of IWM Masterplanning projects, these are predominantly capital works projects focused on transforming the visitor offer and experience of each unique site.
Date posted: 04/04/2024
Deadline: 29/04/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£48,900 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 3186
British Museum
Project Curator: Archaeological assemblages and site archives
Collection Projects and Resources
Full-time
Fixed term (12 months)
£33,803 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 29th April 2024
Date posted: 05/04/2024
Deadline: 29/04/2024
Location:
ReadingCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33,803 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238165
Natural History Museum
We are looking for an experienced design coordinator with project delivery experience to support the delivery of the signage and wayfinding project.
Date posted: 08/04/2024
Deadline: 29/04/2024
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£37,230 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425000
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
Imperial War Museums
This role is an excellent opportunity to join our busy Collections Management team and learn how to carry out a range of core museum tasks in a national museum.
Date posted: 10/04/2024
Deadline: 29/04/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£25,448 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 3186
British Museum
Full-time, 41 hours per week
Fixed term 12 months
£31,395 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 29th April 2024
Date posted: 12/04/2024
Deadline: 29/04/2024
Location:
ReadingCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£31,395 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Museum
Full-time 41 hours per week
Permanent
£26,117 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 29th April 2024
Date posted: 15/04/2024
Deadline: 29/04/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£26,117 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Library
The British Library’s Learning Team is responsible for leading on the Library’s engagement with school students, teachers, young people, families, and adult learners. The Assistant Producer: Young Peoples Programme will be integral to the smooth delivery of a new pilot youth programme.
Date posted: 17/04/2024
Deadline: 29/04/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Fundraising / developmentOutreach
Salary:
£27,300Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+441937882040Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
30934Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
British Museum
Full-time 41 hours per week
Fixed term for 12 months
£26,117 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 30th April 2024
Date posted: 15/04/2024
Deadline: 30/04/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£26,117 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
Science Museum Group
Collections Care Assistant based at the National Collections Centre at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Swindon.
Date posted: 16/04/2024
Deadline: 30/04/2024
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Up to £21840 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Lakeland Arts
Responsible for delivering high quality formal and informal learning experiences for our school and family audiences.
Date posted: 16/04/2024
Deadline: 30/04/2024
Location:
Bowness and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
EducationEvents
Outreach
Salary:
25,000.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01539 637940