Jobs
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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 6th May 2024
Date posted: 05/04/2024
Deadline: 06/05/2024
Location:
ReadingCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33,803 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238165
British Library
This role will work across the organisation, and with external partners, to plan, produce, and manage research events from inception to delivery, archiving and evaluation. Events will include our annual Doctoral Open Days, strategic partnership events, and internal workshops for staff and collaborative doctoral students.
Date posted: 12/04/2024
Deadline: 12/05/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
33700Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Library
The Business & IP Centre at the British Library is committed to helping small business across the country gain the skills that they need to thrive. Get Ready for Business Growth is looking for a highly organised, skilled coordinator.
Date posted: 17/04/2024
Deadline: 20/05/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£33,600Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+441937882040
British Museum
Conservator: Masterplan
Collection Care
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£36,683 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 20 May 2024
Date posted: 18/04/2024
Deadline: 20/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£36,683 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238165
British Museum
Full-time - 41 hours per week
Fixed-term for 12 Months
£25,575 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Friday 10th May 2024
Date posted: 19/04/2024
Deadline: 10/05/2024
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
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
National Galleries Scotland
Salary £25,081 per annum pro rata (£12.99 per hour)
Plus generous benefits package
Date posted: 25/04/2024
Deadline: 06/05/2024
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£25,081 per annum pro rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246298
Science Museum Group
Assistant Registrar based at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester.
Date posted: 26/04/2024
Deadline: 17/05/2024
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
Up to £24757 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
We are currently recruiting for two Art Handling Technicians within our Art Handling team based across our London sites and Wiltshire.
Day to day duties include installing varied and complex artworks at Tate Britain & Tate Modern, working within our art storage facilities to prepare, pack, and despatch artworks for loan to venues worldwide, and caring for the new acquisitions to the collections.
Date posted: 26/04/2024
Deadline: 14/05/2024
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£27,251Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Museum
Security Officer
Visitor and Security Services
Full-time, 4ON/4OFF 12-hour days (06.30-18.30) and nights (18.30-06.30) working over weekends and public holidays.
Permanent
£27,013 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 13 May 2024
Date posted: 26/04/2024
Deadline: 13/05/2024
Location:
Bloomsbury and Orsman RoadCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£27,013 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Royal Air Force Museum
The RAF Museum is looking to recruit an Access & Learning Assistant (Digital).
Date posted: 29/04/2024
Deadline: 15/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£26,517.57Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
Science Museum Group
Do you have great administration and customer service skills? Are you looking to develop a career in Retail whilst working in a world-class museum?
Date posted: 29/04/2024
Deadline: 13/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
Up to £23933 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Collections Documentation Officer.
Date posted: 29/04/2024
Deadline: 26/05/2024
Location:
StaffordCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Conservation
Salary:
£25,360Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
Science Museum Group
Do you have good sales skills with an ability to build good working relationships? Are you interested in working in truly remarkable setting?
Date posted: 30/04/2024
Deadline: 21/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsFundraising / development
Salary:
£26000 - £29400 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
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, with the opportunity to adopt hybrid workingCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Salary (Grade 5) – £28,554 – £31,557 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023 9289 4555
Royal Museums Greenwich
Are you a great communicator with excellent customer service experience and an enthusiasm for learning new skills? We are looking for new Visitor and Sales Assistants to join the team across our unique sites.
Date posted: 01/05/2024
Deadline: 07/05/2024
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£23,167 pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565