Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Natural History Museum
*To design and deliver 2D design solutions for exhibitions, from concept to completion and installation, following the RIBA Plan of Work.
Date posted: 20/04/2021
Deadline: 04/05/2021
Location:
Kensington and Chelsea, LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £30430 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5000Location:
Science and Industry Museum, ManchesterCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£30,000 - £35,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685750
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust is preparing to open our Historic Properties and we are currently seeking Food Service Assistants to help us.
Date posted: 20/04/2021
Deadline: 04/05/2021
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
See main advertContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums is preparing to re-open some of our Historic Properties and we currently have various roles available.
Date posted: 20/04/2021
Deadline: 04/05/2021
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
See main advertContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/ALocation:
Science and Industry Museum - ManchesterCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£30,000 - £35,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685 750
Natural History Museum
You will be instrumental in the design & delivery of temporary exhibitions, providing design solutions from concept ideas to installation on site.
Date posted: 20/04/2021
Deadline: 04/05/2021
Location:
Kensington and Chelsea, LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £34421 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5898
Royal Armouries
The Royal Armouries, the United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour, is seeking a skilled and experienced Curator of Firearms.
Date posted: 19/04/2021
Deadline: 09/05/2021
Location:
LeedsCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
£29,500 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
00000000000
Natural History Museum
Work with research partners to codify management practices in horticultural agriculture.
Date posted: 19/04/2021
Deadline: 03/05/2021
Location:
Kensington and Chelsea, LondonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
Up to £38037 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5000
Royal Museums Greenwich
The purpose of this role is to carry out photography, videography, post-production, scanning and printing in the Photographic Studio. You will be part of the Photographic Studio team providing a comprehensive service within the Museum.
Date posted: 19/04/2021
Deadline: 03/05/2021
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
PhotographicSalary:
£23,000-30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 312 8500
Royal Museums Greenwich
This is an exciting opportunity to undertake a broad-ranging marketing role to drive income, audience engagement and brand awareness for Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 19/04/2021
Deadline: 03/05/2021
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£23,000-30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 312 8500
The National Archives
Although you will be expected to occasionally deputise for the National Archives’ Data Protection Officer, this is not a standard Deputy Data Protection Officer job.
Date posted: 19/04/2021
Deadline: 25/04/2021
Location:
Richmond upon Thames, London, TW9 4DUCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34,257Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
The National Archives
The Domesday Book. Shakespeare’s will. The Poll Tax Riots. War time records. These are just some of the 11 million items held by The National Archives. With a collection like this – the largest in the world – it’s essential we evolve to keep on top of our ever-increasing digital records. Making sense of the vast array of born-digital records for the future use of the public is an awesome task.
Date posted: 19/04/2021
Deadline: 03/05/2021
Location:
Richmond upon Thames, London, TW9 4DUCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£47,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
National Galleries Scotland
FACILITIES MANAGER – ELECTRICAL & SECURITY
PERMANENT FULL TIME (Band 5A)
£32,661 - £35,780 (Pay Award Pending)
Date posted: 18/04/2021
Deadline: 09/05/2021
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSecurity
Senior management
Salary:
£32,661 -£35,780,Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+447897236097
National Army Museum
We are seeking a P/T VW&RSA to join our passionate and dedicated team. This is a key role in ensuring that the Museum delivers world class, welcoming and engaging service at our welcome desk and family focussed early years soft play space.
Date posted: 16/04/2021
Deadline: 03/05/2021
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
London Living WageContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7730 0717
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Senior Business Analyst to join the Information Services department.
Date posted: 16/04/2021
Deadline: 30/04/2021
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£42,804Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442073238000
Black Country Living Museum
We now have an opportunity for a Maintenance Manager to lead and manage our busy team of trade professionals.
Date posted: 16/04/2021
Deadline: 02/05/2021
Location:
DudleyCategory:
TechnicianBuildings and facilities
Conservation
Health and Safety
Salary:
c£28,000 per annum pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
Imperial War Museums
The Marketing Officer will play a key role in the planning, implementation and evaluation of creative marketing campaigns (using all elements of the marketing mix) that will drive visitors and income to all IWM sites. You will also be responsible for supporting the digital and social media marketing activities of the team.
Date posted: 15/04/2021
Deadline: 29/04/2021
Location:
London, Duxford or ManchesterCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£27,030 per annum (London) / £25,530 per annum (North/Duxford)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
National Portrait Gallery
We are seeking a proactive Operations Manager to support the Senior Operations Manager and Heritage Protection Manager with the day to day operation of the Gallery’s Orange Street administrative building, including the effective leadership and management of the Gallery’s Reception team.
Date posted: 15/04/2021
Deadline: 29/04/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSecurity
Health and Safety
Salary:
£24,000 per annum (full time equivalent £30,000 per annum)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02073122482
Science and Media Museum
Do you have experience creating footfall-driving marketing campaigns, or running a busy press office? Can you play a part in building on the existing profile of one of Bradford’s key visitor attractions?
Date posted: 14/04/2021
Deadline: 02/05/2021
Location:
National Science and Media Museum - BradfordCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£35,000 paContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685 750
Natural History Museum
Experience in a similar database support role within a charity fundraising department
Date posted: 14/04/2021
Deadline: 28/04/2021
Location:
Kensington and Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £29382 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5000