Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking an Executive Assistant and Curatorial Coordinator to support our Director of Collections and Chief Curator.
Date posted: 08/05/2024
Deadline: 22/05/2024
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
British Library
The position of Senior Imaging Support Technician is essential for the operational success of the Imaging Studio at the British Library/Qatar Foundation Partnership.
Date posted: 08/05/2024
Deadline: 30/05/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£27,300 pro-rata (annually)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
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
The National Archives
The Strategic Relations Coordinator is a key face of and ambassador for The National Archives in its work with high-profile external stakeholders and contacts.
Date posted: 08/05/2024
Deadline: 19/05/2024
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£31,178Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Science Museum Group
Do you have experience of managing successful, high-profile media relations and communications campaigns from conception through to delivery?
Date posted: 08/05/2024
Deadline: 22/05/2024
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Salary:
Up to £33077 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Full-time
Permanent
£25,575 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 26 May 2024
Date posted: 07/05/2024
Deadline: 26/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£25,575 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Library
The British Library is seeking a cataloguer to work on an archive of modern architectural drawings, photographs and maps related to Hampi Vijayanagara, a UNESCO World Heritage site in south India.
Date posted: 07/05/2024
Deadline: 28/05/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,300 annuallyContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937882040
Tate
Woring closely with the Storage Manager and Storage Team to support and facilitate Collection Care’s storage projects and medium-term Storage Programme for Tate’s collections and keep the project on track to meet the project KPIs in a given timeframe. The role will lead on the art handling movements for collection consolidation and movements to optimise storage capacity in support of Tate.
Date posted: 07/05/2024
Deadline: 21/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£30,848 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the corporate Finance Team within Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM). We are looking to appoint an individual to work as part of our small team providing financial and administrative services relating to all TWAM group accounts.
Date posted: 07/05/2024
Deadline: 17/05/2024
Location:
Newcastle upon TyneCategory:
AdministrationFinancial
Salary:
£24,294 - £25,119 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07870393982
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: 13/05/2024
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
Science Museum Group
National Collections Centre Coordinator based at the National Collections Centre in Wroughton, Swindon.
Date posted: 07/05/2024
Deadline: 28/05/2024
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Other
Salary:
Up to £25500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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: 03/05/2024
Deadline: 17/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
Up to £25320 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: 03/05/2024
Deadline: 19/05/2024
Location:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, with the opportunity to adopt hybrid workingCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (grade 6): £39,156 - £40,463 per annum (dependent of experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023 9289 4555
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
Imperial War Museums
To assist in the safety of the Aerodrome Operation at IWM Duxford.
Date posted: 03/05/2024
Deadline: 03/06/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£26,000 to £ 30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02070913108
British Museum
Treasure Registration Coordinator (S3)
Learning and National Partnerships (Portable Antiquities & Treasure team)
41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£29,399 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 21st May
Date posted: 03/05/2024
Deadline: 21/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
EducationSalary:
£29,399Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238864
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
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
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tate!
Date posted: 03/05/2024
Deadline: 14/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£43,541 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888