Jobs
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Science Museum Group
CRM Support Officer
Date posted: 17/08/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
ITSalary:
£29000 - £35000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
We are looking for an Assistant Collection Manager to support the British Museum's ambitious Digitisation & Documentation Project!
Date posted: 17/08/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The British Library Estates & Facilities Management department has an interesting and rewarding permanent vacancy for a Building Services Manager.
Date posted: 17/08/2026
Deadline: 10/09/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£43,867 - £55,542 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019Museum of London
Do you have experience of developing, delivering and evaluating activities for school groups?
Are you passionate about engaging young Londoners with their city?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our creative, award-winning Learning team, on a one-year fixed-term contract, as we work towards the opening of the new London Museum later this year.
Date posted: 17/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£34,063 per annum (£20,438 per annum pro-rata’d) plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078145611
British Museum
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrator to join the British Museum’s Learning and Programmes department.
Date posted: 17/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£11,856 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
British Library
The Eccles Institute builds, cares for and shares the Americas and Oceania collection at the British Library.
We are looking for a temporary, part-time Programmes Administrator to support us during an exciting and busy period for the Institute.
Date posted: 17/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term (9 months)
Salary £46,218 - £51,725 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 14/08/2026
Deadline: 26/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSalary:
£46,218 - £51,725 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Galleries Scotland
Full time, Fixed Term (3 months)
Salary £29,454 - £30,668 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site working
Date posted: 14/08/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£29,454 - £30,668 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for someone with significant interpersonal skills, discretion with confidential matters at all times, and excellent written communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with a wide range of colleagues of varying levels of seniority and international external contacts.
Date posted: 14/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£35,561 - £36,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
National Gallery
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Research Manager for the Development Department of the National Gallery, London.
Date posted: 13/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£42,975Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join its in-house Legal Services & Information Governance team.
Date posted: 13/08/2026
Deadline: 27/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
LegalSalary:
Up to £49829 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Explainer (Part time) at Locomotion in Shildon
Date posted: 13/08/2026
Deadline: 27/08/2026
Location:
Shildon, County DurhamCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
Up to £13.45 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
The British Museum is looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join their growing Philanthropy team at an exciting and pivotal moment!
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 09/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Scotland
Located in the Registrar team, this appointment will play a key role in delivering National Museums Scotland’s loans, acquisitions and disposals programmes in accordance with Museum policy and procedures.
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£34,638 to £37,189 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01312474152
Science Museum Group
License finance administrator
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 19/08/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £30000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Public Programme Developer at the National Science and Media Museum
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 26/08/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £29400 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Finance Assistant.
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
FinancialSalary:
The salary for this post is between £30,800 to £31,400 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Science Museum Group
Visitor Experience Assistant
Date posted: 11/08/2026
Deadline: 18/08/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £14.80 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Galleries Scotland
Full-Time and Permanent
Salary £46,218 - £51,725 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 11/08/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSenior management
Salary:
£46,218 - £51,725 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Imperial War Museums
The Exhibitions Workshop & Display Technician supports the delivery, installation, maintenance and dismantling of exhibitions and displays across Imperial War Museums. The role is responsible for maintaining both permanent and temporary galleries, carrying out regular gallery checks and undertaking any repair or maintenance work required to ensure exhibitions remain safe and functional.
Date posted: 11/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A