National Museum Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
For enquiries about any of the vacancies listed here please contact the relevant organisation directly. Click the 'More information' button for each vacancy or click here for links to our members’ websites.
Adult Learning Officer [pdf]
National Gallery
The Adult Learning Officer will have responsibility for creative programming, project management and day-to-day financial management.
| Location: | Central London |
| Category: | Education |
| Salary: | £28,492 - £35,700 pro rata |
| Type of Contract: | Contract |
| Hours: | Part Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 02077472812 |
| added: May 15, 2013 | deadline: May 29, 2013 |
AHRC PhD Studentship [pdf]
Imperial War Museums
Applications are invited for an AHRC-funded PhD at Cambridge University about the development of the Imperial War Museum (IWM) during the directorship of Dr Noble Frankland (1960-82). This is offered under the AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Partnership programme.
| Location: | Other |
| Category: | Research |
| Salary: | |
| Type of Contract: | Other |
| Hours: | Other |
| Contact Telephone Number: | N/a |
| added: May 13, 2013 | deadline: June 7, 2013 |
Application Analyst/Programmer [pdf]
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is one of the world’s leading museums, internationally recognised for its dual role as a centre of excellence in scientific research and as a leader in the presentation of natural history through exhibitions, public programmes, publications and the web.
| Location: | South Kensington |
| Category: | IT |
| Salary: | £35,754 |
| Type of Contract: | Permanent |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0207 942 5898 |
| added: May 13, 2013 | deadline: May 27, 2013 |
Art Handler [pdf]
National Gallery
We are looking for two experienced art handlers to join our team at the National Gallery on a fixed term contract of one year
| Location: | Trafalgar Square, London |
| Category: | Other |
| Salary: | £18,975-£23,024 |
| Type of Contract: | Temporary |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7747 5909 |
| added: May 10, 2013 | deadline: June 2, 2013 |
Assistant Director (Public Programmes) [pdf]
National Army Museum
Responsible for leading on all Public Programmes and events; Learning and Education; Exhibitions and gallery displays; Interpretation; Digital Media and Community Participation and Engagement.
| Location: | Chelsea |
| Category: | Senior management |
| Salary: | £61,393pa |
| Type of Contract: | Permanent |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7881 2444/2456 |
| added: April 24, 2013 | deadline: May 24, 2013 |
Assistant Frame Conservator - 6 month fixed term contract [pdf]
Royal Museums Greenwich
To Assist the Museum’s frame conservators with the conservation and preservation of the National Maritime Museum’s collection of historic frames and make bespoke frames when required.
| Location: | Greenwich |
| Category: | Conservation |
| Salary: | £18,000-£22,000 |
| Type of Contract: | Contract |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0208 312 6784 |
| added: May 21, 2013 | deadline: May 29, 2013 |
Business Development Manager Corporate Partnerships [pdf]
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is one of the world’s leading museums, internationally recognised for its dual role as a centre of excellence in scientific research and as a leader in the presentation of natural history through exhibitions, public programmes, publications and the web.
| Location: | South Kensington |
| Category: | Fundraising/development |
| Salary: | £35,550 |
| Type of Contract: | Contract |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0207 942 5302 |
| added: May 23, 2013 | deadline: June 4, 2013 |
Collections Knowledge Officer (Maternity Cover) [pdf]
The National Archives
As a member of the Collections Knowledge team within Archives Sector Development, the post holder will enrich and add value to the gathering and disseminating of collections knowledge information
| Location: | Kew, Richmond |
| Category: | Other |
| Salary: | £25,000 - £28,000 |
| Type of Contract: | Temporary |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0208 392 5359 |
| added: May 17, 2013 | deadline: May 31, 2013 |
Conservation & Collections Care Manager (Maternity Cover) [pdf]
Science Museum Group
The Science Museum is one of the most important cultural institutions in the world, with outstanding collections and programmes that impact on millions. Overseeing all conservation and collections care activities at Blythe House, you’ll plan and deliver interventive and preventive conservation projects, as well as make sure these rarely seen items are safely stored for future generations.
| Location: | Kensington Olympia |
| Category: | Conservation |
| Salary: | £29,665 to £32,961 per annum pro rata depending on knowledge and skills |
| Type of Contract: | Temporary |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7942 4000 |
| added: May 15, 2013 | deadline: June 7, 2013 |
Curator, 20th and 21st Century Fashion [pdf]
Victoria & Albert Museum
The Fashion Curator will form part of the team responsible for the care, research, documentation, display and interpretation of the collections of the Furniture, Textiles and Fashion Department.
| Location: | South Kensington |
| Category: | Curatorial |
| Salary: | £25,155 - £35,989 |
| Type of Contract: | Temporary |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7942 2937 |
| added: May 15, 2013 | deadline: May 27, 2013 |
Curatorial Manager (Maternity Cover) [pdf]
Royal Armouries Museum
You will manage the staff of the curatorial department and oversee its associated collections management responsibilities. Delivering a range of information services to both internal and external customers. Being responsible for the planning and delivery of income generated and educational activities.
| Location: | Leeds |
| Category: | Curatorial |
| Salary: | £28,000 per annum |
| Type of Contract: | Contract |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0113 2201949 |
| added: May 21, 2013 | deadline: June 4, 2013 |
Design Manager (Department of Exhibitions & Design) [pdf]
National Museums Scotland
Design Manager (Department of Exhibitions and Design)
£30,629 - £34,305 per annum plus membership of Civil Service pension scheme
| Location: | National Musuems Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh |
| Category: | Design |
| Salary: | £30,629 - £34,305 |
| Type of Contract: | Permanent |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0131 247 4094 |
| added: May 10, 2013 | deadline: May 27, 2013 |
Desktop Infrastructure Engineer [pdf]
The National Archives
The ICT infrastructure provides services to the general public, Government Departments and internal staff, and you will work with technical teams and non-technical customers office-wide. Opportunities are available to gain experience with the market-leading technologies that make up this interesting and developing environment
| Location: | Kew, Richmond |
| Category: | IT |
| Salary: | £25,055 - £32,975 |
| Type of Contract: | Permanent |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0208 392 5359 |
| added: May 17, 2013 | deadline: May 31, 2013 |
Development Lead [pdf]
The National Archives
Are you seeking to build a career in a world-leading institution using your skills and experience in software development to preserve a nation’s history?
| Location: | Kew, West London |
| Category: | IT |
| Salary: | £40,000 - £45,000 |
| Type of Contract: | Permanent |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 8392 5203 |
| added: May 15, 2013 | deadline: May 31, 2013 |
Development Research Volunteer [pdf]
National Army Museum
To work closely with the Development Fundraising department and gain transferable skills and experience in prospect research of potential supporters and funders of the Museum.
| Location: | Chelsea |
| Category: | Fundraising/development |
| Salary: | |
| Type of Contract: | Voluntary |
| Hours: | Part Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7881 2456/24544 |
| added: May 20, 2013 | deadline: June 14, 2013 |
Exhibition and Display Technician [pdf]
Imperial War Museums
We are looking for an Exhibition and Display Technician to assist with the installation and removal of exhibits on display and to undertake the production of museum-quality exhibit mounts.
| Location: | IWM London |
| Category: | Technician |
| Salary: | £19,248min to £21,781max |
| Type of Contract: | Permanent |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7416 5234 |
| added: May 21, 2013 | deadline: June 10, 2013 |
Exhibitions & Design Manager [pdf]
National Museums Scotland
Exhibitions and Design Manager Temporary, full time post for 35 months
£38,671 - £45,051 per annum plus membership of Civil Service pension scheme
| Location: | National Museums Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh |
| Category: | Exhibitions |
| Salary: | £38,671 - £45,051 |
| Type of Contract: | Temporary |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0131 247 4094 |
| added: May 10, 2013 | deadline: May 31, 2013 |
Exhibitions Manager [pdf]
National Army Museum
Responsible for leading on the planning, management and production of all forms of permanent, temporary and travelling exhibitions, the management and maintenance of the permanent displays and the planning and provision of design services to internal client departments.
| Location: | chelsea |
| Category: | Exhibitions |
| Salary: | £39,773pa |
| Type of Contract: | Permanent |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 7881 2444/2456 |
| added: April 24, 2013 | deadline: May 24, 2013 |
Finance and Legal Administrative Coordinator [pdf]
Tate
The purpose of the role is to provide office administration support to finance and legal departments.
| Location: | London |
| Category: | Administration |
| Salary: | £23,129 per annum |
| Type of Contract: | Permanent |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 0207 887 8027 |
| added: May 13, 2013 | deadline: May 26, 2013 |
Finance Business Partner [pdf]
The National Archives
The role holder will act as a financial business partner to the Directorate or Directorates for which they are made responsible, providing incisive, value-add financial support and analysis which facilitates effective decision making.
| Location: | Kew, West London |
| Category: | Financial |
| Salary: | c.£55,000 |
| Type of Contract: | Permanent |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contact Telephone Number: | 020 8392 5203 |
| added: May 14, 2013 | deadline: May 31, 2013 |