Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
The Retail & Admissions department at IWM Duxford is passionate about delivering an amazing customer service.
Date posted: 19/01/2024
Deadline: 11/08/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£10.90 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
02070913186
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: 10/05/2024
Deadline: 27/05/2024
Location:
HMS Caroline, BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
Salary (Grade 5) – £28,554 – £32,493 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023 9289 4555
National Army Museum
This is a unique opportunity for experienced professionals to join a passionate and committed team to develop and deliver the Museum’s visitor experience operations
Date posted: 17/05/2024
Deadline: 09/06/2024
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
National Minimum WageContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078812410
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking to take on board a small team of enthusiastic Community Garden Support Volunteers. This position will support the development and maintenance of our collection inspired community driven garden at The Prince Philip Maritime Collection Centre, in Kidbrooke. This is a voluntary position which is suited for passionate gardening enthusiasts.
Date posted: 18/08/2023
Deadline: 18/08/2024
Location:
SE3 9QSCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
+44 (0)20 8312 6543
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
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
British Library
We are looking for an experienced programme manager who can take on the leadership and management of this critical programme with its associated projects, to ensure the outcomes and benefits are delivered.
Date posted: 25/04/2024
Deadline: 19/05/2024
Location:
St Pancras London/ Boston Spa LeedsCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£58,800 BSP / £64,050 STPContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
Science Museum Group
You will provide the training and coaching needed to support this change and produce a toolset/analysis templates for use in light-touch analysis
Date posted: 29/04/2024
Deadline: 20/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITOther
Salary:
£46000 - £50000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
We are seeking a motivated and experienced person to lead on developing and implementing the British Library’s Content Strategy for contemporary published content.
Date posted: 12/04/2024
Deadline: 02/06/2024
Location:
Boston Spa, Wetherby / St Palcras LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
45000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£41,949 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 24 May 2024
Date posted: 24/04/2024
Deadline: 24/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£41,949 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£41,949 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 24 May 2024
Date posted: 24/04/2024
Deadline: 24/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£41,949 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
Royal Museums Greenwich
Our Engagement department are seeking a Senior Manager, Partnerships and Public Engagement to join the Engagement team to join the team as a job share on a fixed-term basis.
Date posted: 29/04/2024
Deadline: 19/05/2024
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
EducationEvents
Outreach
Salary:
£24,807 per annum (£49,613 pro rata)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02083128565
Imperial War Museums
This post will identify, build and effectively manage key stakeholders to support the delivery of IWM’s strategic aims across all five branches. The post works across IWM to ensure that we are working strategically and to maximum effect with stakeholders locally, nationally and internationally.
Date posted: 30/04/2024
Deadline: 21/05/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£40,000 to £45,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02070913108
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
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
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
National Library of Scotland
Full time (37 hours per week), permanent, salary £49,545 per annum, Civil Service Pension and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 08/05/2024
Deadline: 22/05/2024
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesLibrarian
Other
Senior management
Salary:
£49,545Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316233718
University of Cambridge Museums
This exciting new role takes a lead on a dynamic programme of public events including talks, residencies, performances, workshops, courses and curated responses online and onsite, working with colleagues to help shape the programme for the future inspired by the Fitzwilliam collections and research.
Date posted: 09/05/2024
Deadline: 28/05/2024
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£40,521-£54,395 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01223 332900
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The East Asia Section of the Bodleian Libraries is offering an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, creative and visionary individual to work as the Japanese Studies Librarian, supporting world class research and teaching in Japanese Studies for Social Sciences and the Humanities.
Date posted: 10/05/2024
Deadline: 07/06/2024
Location:
Bodleian Japanese Library, KB Chen China Centre Library and other Bodleian Humanities Libraries as required (in emergencies)Category:
LibrarianSalary:
£45,585 – £54,395 per annum