Jobs
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British Library
Are you a great content strategist? Can you write a tight creative brief? Can you spot a story opportunity AND turn it into compelling content?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Brand Content Manager to join our buzzing Digital Engagement team (managing the Library’s web content, social and email channels).
Date posted: 17/09/2025
Deadline: 11/10/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
MarketingDigital
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesFundraising / development
Salary:
Up to £12.60 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Senior Video Producer
Communications
Full-time: 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£41,723 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 6th October 2025
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingPhotographic
Digital
Salary:
£41,723 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
British Museum
Imaging Assistant
Greece and Rome
Part-time (18 hours per week)
Fixed term (20 months)
£29,642 per annum (£14,821 pro-rated salary)
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 26 September 2025
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 26/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Curatorial
Salary:
£29,642Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
British Museum
Curator: British Prints and Drawings (1775-1885)
Prints and Drawings
Full-time: 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£44,719 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 8th October
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 08/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationCuratorial
Salary:
£44,719Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
British Museum
Curator: British Prints and Drawings (1500-1774)
Prints and Drawings
Full-time: 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£44,719 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 8 October
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 08/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£44,719Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
Imperial War Museums
IWM North is the fifth branch of Imperial War Museums and the first outside the South East of England.
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 28/09/2025
Location:
IWM NorthCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£19,001 per annum (£23,751 per annum, FTE)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
na
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for and experience in employee relations? The Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) HR Shared Service team is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join the team.
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX1 3BG)Category:
HRSalary:
£49,119 - £58,265 per annum
British Library
The successful candidate will support the delivery of press campaigns across all of the Library’s activities, ranging from our leading cultural programme to our innovative services for business and collaborations with libraries across the UK.
If you are looking for a varied and creative role in an inclusive and supportive work environment, then we would love to hear from you.
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 05/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
National Galleries Scotland
1 position - Full-time and Permanent
Plus 1 position – Full-time and Fixed Term for 5 months
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 12/09/2025
Deadline: 29/09/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
The National Archives
We are seeking a highly credible HR Business Partner to join our friendly and supportive team, operating as a strategic partner to support the delivery of positive business outcomes.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 25/09/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
HRSenior management
Salary:
£55,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Library
The British Library's International Team is seeking an International Office Co-ordinator to work with our partners across the world and coordinate the day-to-day activities in our International Office.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 08/10/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£28,119Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a People Development Manager to take a lead on developing the skills of our people, both current and future.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 24/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£51,750 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
Imperial War Museums
IWM is seeking a creative and experienced internal communications professional to develop and distribute internal communications to IWM’s 600 staff.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 29/09/2025
Location:
IWM London or IWM DuxfordCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
£30,000 to £32,000 per annum depending on experienceContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Development Officer: Individual Giving.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 30/09/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
The salary for this role is between £31,500 and £34,700 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Object Conservator - Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 30/09/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ConservationSalary:
The salary for this role is between £13,737.99 (£34,344.98 FTE) to £15,337.99 (£38,344.98 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544
Imperial War Museums
We're seeking an Events Officer to play a key role in delivering high-profile museum events - from exhibition openings and fundraising dinners to donor receptions and key anniversaries.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
londonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£28,000-£32,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
The National Archives
The Access Officer will directly support the relocation of records from the Parliamentary Archives to The National Archives.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 25/09/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£29,258 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our vision is to be the world’s most inspiring Naval Museum, linking Navy to Nation. You are pivotal in us achieving our vision, and to support this we embrace diversity and want everyone to feel valued and have a sense of belonging.
Date posted: 10/09/2025
Deadline: 01/10/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
MarketingSalary:
Salary (Grade 6) - £34,886 - £37,070 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
Royal Museums Greenwich
This is an exciting opportunity to join our wide-reaching Engagement team at Royal Museums Greenwich and work to interpret British maritime histories through creative responses.
Date posted: 10/09/2025
Deadline: 28/09/2025
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
OutreachSalary:
£36,900Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565