Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Natural History Museum
The Audience Researcher and Advocate role will involve conducting and commissioning audience research for a wide range of Museum outputs, including temporary exhibitions, permanent galleries, late night events, digital exhibits and our access offer.
Date posted: 16/10/2018
Deadline: 01/11/2018
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
EducationExhibitions
Digital
Salary:
£33,664 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Technical Lead to join the Digital Media department, to oversee implementation of all digital development across the V&A's digital content platforms, and the evolution of the V&A's technical strategy (for digital content) by building a culture of quality.
Date posted: 16/10/2018
Deadline: 12/11/2018
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
DigitalSalary:
CompetitiveContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020794222937
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a digital analyst to join our digital team and help us fulfil the V&A's mission of delivering an outstanding digital experience, wherever our visitors encounter us.
Date posted: 16/10/2018
Deadline: 12/11/2018
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£24,000.00 - £29,000.00 Pro RataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02079322937
National Galleries Scotland
PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF COLLECTION & RESEARCH (Band 6)
FULL-TIME, PERMANENT
Salary £23,141 - £25,585 per annum
Date posted: 16/10/2018
Deadline: 28/10/2018
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationCuratorial
Research
Salary:
£23,141 - £25,585 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6281
National Library of Scotland
Full time (37 hours p/w), permanent and salary is £24,582.
Date posted: 16/10/2018
Deadline: 30/10/2018
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£24,582Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
Science Museum
Do you have experience of managing contracted security services? Do you have knowledge of operations within a cultural or visitor attraction environment?
Date posted: 16/10/2018
Deadline: 04/11/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£45,000 - £50,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
Imperial War Museums
IWM is looking for a Media Sales & Licensing Executive to join our Media Sales & Licensing team.
Date posted: 16/10/2018
Deadline: 05/11/2018
Location:
IWM London - Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZCategory:
OtherSalary:
£21,635 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
British Museum
The British Museum is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Creative Artworker to join its Marketing team. Design plays an important role at the Museum as the strength of our brand and visual language is critical to how we reach our audiences.
Date posted: 16/10/2018
Deadline: 30/10/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£28,655 pr annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Library of Scotland
Full time, fixed term for 2 years, salary £31,111
Date posted: 16/10/2018
Deadline: 02/11/2018
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationLibrarian
Digital
Salary:
£31,111Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
Science Museum
Do you have experience of working in a commercial picture library and of negotiation and sales? Do you have a technical understanding of image files and scanning?
Date posted: 16/10/2018
Deadline: 21/10/2018
Location:
Science Museum - South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£24,000 per annum (pro rata) + benefitsContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02079424222
Imperial War Museums
This is an 18 month fixed term appointment to assist on a specific project in support of the IWM Accommodation and Storage programmes driven by Transforming IWM London and the Collections Storage strategy.
Date posted: 16/10/2018
Deadline: 12/11/2018
Location:
IWM London, SE1 6HZCategory:
AdministrationArchivist
Salary:
£30,907 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074165000
National Portrait Gallery
We are looking for an Editor to join the Commercial department at the Gallery.
Date posted: 15/10/2018
Deadline: 29/10/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 306 0055
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is currently looking to recruit a number of Ticketing Operations Assistants- Exhibition Cover on a fixed term basis.
Date posted: 15/10/2018
Deadline: 26/10/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 306 0055
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is currently looking to recruit a number of Visitor Services Assistants – Exhibition Cover on a fixed term basis.
Date posted: 15/10/2018
Deadline: 26/10/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 306 0055
National Galleries Scotland
FACILITIES MANAGER (MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL) (BAND 5A)
FULL TIME, PERMANENT
Salary: £30,786 - £33,726 per annum
Date posted: 15/10/2018
Deadline: 28/10/2018
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£30,786 - £33,726Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6281
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
We’re looking for an excellent Finance Manager to lead Kew’s Accounts Payable and Receivable functions, including the management and development of a team of seven Finance Assistants.
Reporting to the Financial Controller this position plays a key role in supporting Kew’s mission by leading the transaction processing teams.
Date posted: 15/10/2018
Deadline: 28/10/2018
Location:
Kew Gardens, Richmond TW9 3AECategory:
FinancialSalary:
£30,981 - £36,941 per annum, depending on skills and experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 332 3141
British Museum
The British Museum is looking to recruit a Conservator to lead in the coordination of preventive conservation related activities concerning exhibitions and to proactively engage with public outreach activities of the Department of Conservation.
Date posted: 15/10/2018
Deadline: 30/10/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£31,500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
We’re looking for an excellent Finance Assistant to work within the Kew Finance team with a focus on accounts receivable. You will contribute to the delivery of an efficient finance department ensuring accurate and timely financial transaction processing.
Date posted: 15/10/2018
Deadline: 28/10/2018
Location:
Kew Gardens, Richmond TW9 3AECategory:
FinancialSalary:
£21,527 - £25,037 per annum, depending on skills and experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 332 3141
Science Museum
Do you want to help make a difference for our visitors?
Date posted: 15/10/2018
Deadline: 21/10/2018
Location:
Science Museum - South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£9.53 per hour + benefitsContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02079424222
British Library
A vacancy has arisen for an East European Languages Cataloguer to join the team of cataloguers and make available for use Slavonic and East European, currently published material.
Date posted: 15/10/2018
Deadline: 11/11/2018
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
£26,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 882030