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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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