Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Library of Scotland
Full time (37 hours), fixed term for 12 months, Civil Service Pension, Salary £27,777 Pay Award Pending
Date posted: 20/09/2019
Deadline: 06/10/2019
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationCuratorial
Librarian
Salary:
£27,777Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Bookings and Customer Service team is part of the Commerce department which is part of the Visitor Experience and Enterprise division. Putting visitors first and promoting RMG’s brand values by providing a comprehensive booking, information and customer service for all Royal Museum Greenwich sites and Departments to the highest possible standard.
Date posted: 20/09/2019
Deadline: 04/10/2019
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£18,000 - £22,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02083128514
Science Museum Group
Are you a retail professional with experience within a retail buying environment? Would you like to develop your career within a world-class museum group?
Date posted: 20/09/2019
Deadline: 06/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
up to £25,0000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
Black Country Living Museum
To lead the WI café, ensuring the professional operation and delivery of a quality, fresh, local and seasonal food and drink offer. To deliver excellent standards of customer service; enhance presentation and maximise sales.
Date posted: 20/09/2019
Deadline: 06/10/2019
Location:
DudleyCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£8.77 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
National Army Museum
Providing a welcoming environment for visitors to the Chelsea History Festival in October 2019.
Date posted: 20/09/2019
Deadline: 01/10/2019
Location:
Chelsea SW3Category:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
N/AContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207881 2480/2419
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two public sister sites at London and Cosford and a stored collection site near Stafford. RAF Museum Enterprises Ltd is the trading arm of the RAF Museum with all profits gift-aided to the Museum to support its charitable activities.
Date posted: 20/09/2019
Deadline: 04/10/2019
Location:
ColindaleCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£19,218.84Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 82052266
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two public sister sites at London and Cosford and a stored collection site near Stafford. RAF Museum Enterprises Ltd is the trading arm of the RAF Museum with all profits gift-aided to the Museum to support its charitable activities.
Date posted: 20/09/2019
Deadline: 04/10/2019
Location:
ColindaleCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£9,609.42Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 82052266
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Researcher & Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director of the V&A
Date posted: 20/09/2019
Deadline: 21/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
up to £30,000 per annum, dependent upon skills and experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 2937
Imperial War Museums
IWM is embarking on an ambitious five year digital transformation strategy which will encompass new and exciting opportunities to significantly grow our online revenues
Date posted: 20/09/2019
Deadline: 30/09/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
c. £28,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two public sister sites at London and Cosford and a stored collection site near Stafford. RAF Museum Enterprises Ltd is the trading arm of the RAF Museum with all profits gift-aided to the Museum to support its charitable activities.
Date posted: 20/09/2019
Deadline: 02/10/2019
Location:
ColindaleCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
£32,350.93Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 82052266
British Museum
The British Museum’s Information Services department are recruiting an Administrator to carry out administrative and other support duties as required in the Information Services department.
Date posted: 20/09/2019
Deadline: 04/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£21,831 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Museums Greenwich
You already have experience of managing the maintenance and testing of mechanical and electrical systems across a diverse site. Now bring your skills to a more inspiring role within this iconic heritage setting.
Date posted: 19/09/2019
Deadline: 09/10/2019
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 312 8514
Horniman Museum and Gardens
As the Horniman Archivist you will manage and facilitate the use of the Horniman archive which includes both the institutional and deposited archives relating to the Horniman’s museum collection and activities. As part of the Knowledge and Information Management team you will build, protect, promote and provide access to the archive.
Date posted: 19/09/2019
Deadline: 07/10/2019
Location:
SE LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£10,400 per annum (£10,612 pa after probation)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
Imperial War Museums
The purpose of this role is to assist the Churchill War Rooms Retail and Admissions Manager in efficiently managing the day to day operation of the Churchill War Rooms shop and admissions in order to achieve targets and maximise profitability.
Date posted: 19/09/2019
Deadline: 10/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£24,969 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074165000
Imperial War Museums
As a member of the Retail and Admissions team you will be in a key, customer facing role, welcoming visitors to the museum, providing them with detailed information and consistently delivering the highest standards of customer service.
Date posted: 19/09/2019
Deadline: 07/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£23,375 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
Science Museum Group
Do you want to help us deliver events which ignite curiosity in science?
Date posted: 19/09/2019
Deadline: 29/09/2019
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£9.75 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
02079424222
Science Museum
Are you a professional photographer with a creative eye, technical expertise and interest in museum collections?
Date posted: 19/09/2019
Deadline: 06/10/2019
Location:
Science Museum, South KensingtonCategory:
PhotographicSalary:
£25,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
British Museum
The Capital Planning and Programme Management department at the British Museum is looking to recruit two Client Project Managers.
Date posted: 19/09/2019
Deadline: 03/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationBuildings and facilities
Health and Safety
Salary:
£40,941.00per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238767
Science Museum
Do you have knowledge and experience of collections care, and of surveying, auditing or researching museum objects? Are you interested in working with hazardous objects?
Date posted: 18/09/2019
Deadline: 20/10/2019
Location:
Science Museum, South KensingtonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
24,000 - 25,700Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
Science Museum
Do you have excellent knowledge of statutory account standards and advanced reporting skills? Are you able to build strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders?
Date posted: 18/09/2019
Deadline: 06/10/2019
Location:
Science Museum, South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £50,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222