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
Science Museum Group
Archive and Library Assistant (Copying) based at the National Railway Museum in York.
Date posted: 08/05/2024
Deadline: 29/05/2024
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
AdministrationArchivist
Librarian
Salary:
Up to £21840 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Project Curator: SD CELAR
Africa Oceania and the Americas
41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term for 12 months
£33,803 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on May 23 2024
Date posted: 08/05/2024
Deadline: 23/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33,803Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238864
Imperial War Museums
Launched in 2020, we provide access to IWM's collections for research and innovation, and through our unique public programme experiment with new ways of increasing understanding of war.
Date posted: 08/05/2024
Deadline: 06/06/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£30,300 to £35,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 3186
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