Jobs
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British Museum
This is a newly created role within the People and Culture team responsible for setting up a Talent Acquisition function.
Date posted: 09/06/2025
Deadline: 23/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
Up to £48144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is a newly created role within the People and Culture team overseeing, leading and developing the delivery of our People Operations function.
Date posted: 09/06/2025
Deadline: 23/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
Up to £41852 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Head of Prospect Research and Fundraising Priorities
Development
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£56,195 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Thursday 19 June 2025
Date posted: 09/06/2025
Deadline: 19/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£56,195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8864
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM as a Preventive Conservator (Projects) and play a key role in preserving our world-class collections.
Date posted: 06/06/2025
Deadline: 30/06/2025
Location:
IWM London or IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,209 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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National Gallery
This is a 2 year fixed term contract, working full time hours of 35 per week. The salary is £45,000 gross per annum.
Date posted: 06/06/2025
Deadline: 20/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Salary:
45,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
NA
Royal Museums Greenwich
Are you a great communicator with excellent customer service experience and an enthusiasm for learning new skills? We are looking for new Visitor and Sales Assistants to join the team across our unique sites.
Date posted: 06/06/2025
Deadline: 12/06/2025
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£24,400 pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
OtherTelephone:
02083128565
National Gallery
This is a 2 year fixed term contract, working full time hours of 35 per week.
Date posted: 06/06/2025
Deadline: 20/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Salary:
£42,655 gross per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
NA
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you the History of Science Museum’s new Operations Manager? Based in the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built museum building, this role puts you at the heart of our Museum.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 30/06/2025
Location:
Oxford, OX1 3AZCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£31,459 - £36,616 (per annum)
British Library
Culture is one of the six British Library purposes, and this role will lead on the delivery of our Culture progarmme.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 30/06/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EventsSalary:
£52,724 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Imperial War Museums
The Events and Experiences Co-ordinator at Duxford manages the development, planning and operation of several commercial activities based around IWM’s collection of historic exhibits.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 01/07/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
EventsSalary:
£ 27,000 – £29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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British Library
The world-famous British Library has a rare and exciting opportunity for a permanent Desktop Technician to join our existing Technology team based in Boston Spa.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 20/06/2025
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
The Senior Engagement Manager: Events will be responsible for designing a calendar of engagement opportunities for supporters and Members.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 19/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £41852 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Research Assistant: Craft Interactions in a New Kingdom Industrial Landscape
Scientific Research
Full-time (41 hours per week, including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (2 Years)
£35,868.30 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 1 July 2025
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 01/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£35,868.30 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
British Museum
The Supporter Engagement Manager: Communications is responsible for designing a programme of printed and digital engagement.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 19/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £34713 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Natural History Museum
Are you ready to play a vital role in safeguarding one of the world’s most iconic institutions? The Natural History Museum is seeking an exceptional Deputy Head of Security, Emergency Planning and Logistics to help lead our Security, Emergency Planning and Logistics team – a department that sits at the heart of the Museum’s daily operations, exhibitions, and future vision.
Date posted: 04/06/2025
Deadline: 29/06/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSecurity
Salary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Academic Services Librarian to join the Bodleian Law Library at the University of Oxford.
Date posted: 04/06/2025
Deadline: 02/07/2025
Location:
Oxford, OX1 3URCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
£48,235 - £57,255 per annumLocation:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£42,719 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking an enthusiastic Children’s Activity Coordinator to develop and deliver innovative, inspiring, and fun holiday club activities for 7–11-year-olds. If you have experience of developing activities for children and would like to work in a museum or are looking for something inspiring over the Summer, then we’d love to hear from you!
Date posted: 03/06/2025
Deadline: 15/06/2025
Location:
DudleyCategory:
EducationSalary:
Pro-rata to £1,239.69 based on £26,000 full-time annual equivalentContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643 (ext: 304)
Tullie
We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Retail and Visitor Experience Manager to lead our front-of-house and retail operations.
Date posted: 03/06/2025
Deadline: 14/07/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£33,368 to £35,235 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
Imperial War Museums
Our membership vision is to reach millions of people, connecting them with our cause and inspiring a long-term commitment to support IWM as members. To do this, we need to put our members at the heart of everything we do.
Date posted: 03/06/2025
Deadline: 23/06/2025
Location:
IWM London or IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£40,000 - £45,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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