Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Lakeland Arts
Are you excited by the potential to effect positive social change in a cultural organisation and have a flair for storytelling? Then we have an exciting opportunity that might be for you! We are on the hunt for an experienced and ambitious lead for our Marketing team to create and implement strategies across our multisite portfolio of visitor attractions.
Date posted: 30/07/2021
Deadline: 23/08/2021
Location:
WindermereCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Digital
Salary:
£34,000 - £36,000 per annum, pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07485 349741
Science Museum Group
Do you have strong administrative skills with a positive and flexible attitude to work? Are you looking for an opportunity to kickstart your career working in museums or with museum collections?
Date posted: 30/07/2021
Deadline: 22/08/2021
Location:
York Railway MuseumCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
18,000 - 19,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904685759
The National Archives
With a record of working with data and undertaking data visualisation and mapping, you have a passion for innovation and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You are curious to explore new opportunities, and actively seek to undertake research that provides new perspectives and helps us to see the world in different ways.
Date posted: 30/07/2021
Deadline: 12/08/2021
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherResearch
Scientific
Digital
Salary:
£30,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Lakeland Arts
This is a new role within the Participation & Learning team at Lakeland Arts. It represents a commitment to make Windermere Jetty Museum an inviting, invigorating, fun and friendly place for children and young people to come to, whatever the motivation. The focus of this role is to increase family activation and enjoyment on site, and to increase our connectivity w
Date posted: 30/07/2021
Deadline: 22/08/2021
Location:
Bowness-on WindermereCategory:
EducationSalary:
£22,725 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537
Black Country Living Museum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Programme Developer to join our Programming Team.
Date posted: 30/07/2021
Deadline: 15/08/2021
Location:
DudleyCategory:
EducationEvents
Research
Salary:
£27,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Membership team as a Marketing Officer!
Date posted: 30/07/2021
Deadline: 15/08/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£26,959 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We’re looking for a part-time project coordinator, who is excited about opening up digital access to collections. You’ll work with community members, researchers, web developers, and organisations to develop collaborative projects and partnerships and to ensure the hub is sustainable and resilient.
You’ll have experience working with content management systems, and basic knowledge of HTML.
Date posted: 30/07/2021
Deadline: 20/08/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£29848 (rising to £30457 pa pro-rata after probation)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
British Museum
An exciting opportunity to join the Collection Management team at the BM as a Loans Coordinator. In this role you will coordinate the Museum’s loan projects, whilst maintaining high standards in museum best practice, risk management, and collection care.
Date posted: 29/07/2021
Deadline: 04/08/2021
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£23,447Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442073238000
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Art Handling team at Tate Liverpool!
Date posted: 29/07/2021
Deadline: 15/08/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£14,375 per annum (i.e. pro rata to the full time equivalent of £23,536 per annum)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Science Museum Group
Do you have experience of working in a public facing role using excellent customer service and communication skills? Do you want to reveal the wonder of science to large and diverse audiences?
Date posted: 29/07/2021
Deadline: 15/08/2021
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£18,500 per annum (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685750
Victoria & Albert Museum
The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance. V&A’s Collections Division comprises six curatorial, research, and conservation and collections care & access teams. The curatorial departments are arranged as Decorative Art and Sculpture; Performance, Furniture, Textiles & Fashion; Graphic Art & Design, Photography and Architecture; and Asia.
Date posted: 29/07/2021
Deadline: 12/08/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£22,627.00- £26,341.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Museum of the Home
We are recruiting an experienced and proactive individual, who will be responsible for maintaining high standards of presentation throughout the Museum.
You will support the running of our exciting exhibition and events programme as well as maintaining a safe and secure environment for all. The position requires a high standard
Date posted: 28/07/2021
Deadline: 11/08/2021
Location:
E2 8EACategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£25,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442077399893
The National Archives
This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of cutting-edge research at The National Archives.
Date posted: 28/07/2021
Deadline: 03/09/2021
Location:
Richmond upon Thames, London, TW9 4DUCategory:
ResearchSenior management
Salary:
£45,133Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
National Portrait Gallery
This is an exciting time to be joining the National Portrait Gallery as a Designer, on a part time basis. The post holder will work alongside colleagues across the Gallery, and external Design Consultancies to develop and implement creative solutions for a range of projects as part of the major redevelopment programme.
Date posted: 28/07/2021
Deadline: 11/08/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£16,500 per annum (full-time equivalent £27,500 per annum)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02073060055
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We’re looking for a talented Events Programming Manager to lead on the planning and delivery of our public programme, covering a range of large-scale events and regular weekly activities, alongside our commercial events business.
You’ll have significant experience of successful event delivery across a busy site including the handling of enquiries and booking processes, and managing staff
Date posted: 28/07/2021
Deadline: 11/08/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£38,613 per annum (£39,401 pa after probation)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
British Museum
The British Museum has an exciting opportunity for a service Operations Administrator to join our team. We are seeking a talented individual with excellent proven customer service skills and attention to detail to join our busy IT helpdesk operation.
Date posted: 28/07/2021
Deadline: 12/08/2021
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£23,032Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442073238000
National Museums Liverpool
We currently have the post(s) of Documentation Assistant (Walker Art Gallery) available.
Date posted: 27/07/2021
Deadline: 19/08/2021
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£19,688Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0151 478 4696
National Museums Liverpool
We currently have the post(s) of Documentation Assistant (Lady Lever Art Gallery) available.
Date posted: 27/07/2021
Deadline: 19/08/2021
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£19,688Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0151 478 4696
National Museums Liverpool
Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool (NML) and each employee makes a difference every day. Together we create memorable experiences for everyone and challenge expectations.
Date posted: 27/07/2021
Deadline: 18/08/2021
Location:
LIverpoolCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£43,403 - £48,947Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0151 478 4696
Imperial War Museums
The Collections Systems Officer will have some knowledge of collections management systems and be interested in developing their skills and knowledge. You will understand and apply Spectrum and the ways in which museums record and use data.
Date posted: 27/07/2021
Deadline: 09/08/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationIT
Other
Salary:
circa £33,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000