Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Royal Museums Greenwich
If you're a friendly and engaging individual who can deliver an exceptional customer experience, this could be the exciting new role you're been waiting for. It's your chance to be the welcoming face of Royal Museums Greenwich as you help our visitors thoroughly enjoy this amazing place.
Date posted: 26/07/2017
Deadline: 06/08/2017
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£5,942 pro rata, £14,855 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 312 8514
British Museum
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the British Museum for a Press Officer to develop and implement media strategies for designated projects, securing positive coverage for the Museum in line with its strategic objectives.
Date posted: 26/07/2017
Deadline: 09/08/2017
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
£28,098 per annum pro-rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8299
Tate
Take responsibility for all benefits and activating the partnership to the highest possible level.
Date posted: 26/07/2017
Deadline: 09/08/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentOther
Salary:
£24,774 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to support our Corporate Membership and Events team.
Date posted: 26/07/2017
Deadline: 04/08/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
£24,774 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Tate
We are looking for an enthusiastic Retail Team Leader for the shops at Tate Britain
Date posted: 26/07/2017
Deadline: 03/08/2017
Location:
London, MillbankCategory:
OtherSalary:
£22,822.80 per annum pro rata, plus great benefitsContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074014166
Science Museum Group
Are you passionate about sharing authentic stories?
The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Learning team as Explainers.
Date posted: 26/07/2017
Deadline: 06/08/2017
Location:
Museum of Science and Industry, ManchesterCategory:
EducationSalary:
£16998.71 pa full time (pro-rata for part time hours)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 686285
Royal Air Force Museum
The RAF Museum would like to invite applications for the post of Digital Content Producer at the Cosford site of the RAF Museum.
Date posted: 26/07/2017
Deadline: 15/08/2017
Location:
CosfordCategory:
DigitalSalary:
28000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01902 376200
British Library
We are looking for a Production Co-ordinator to join the British Library. Please click 'more information' below for further details. Please visit the British Library website to apply.
Date posted: 26/07/2017
Deadline: 09/08/2017
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Curatorial
Other
Technician
Salary:
Salary is £32,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074127000
Lakeland Arts
This post is dedicated to managing the Abbot Hall Capital Project for Lakeland Arts. We have secured £374,976 from Arts Council England towards the development stage of the project to reinvigorate Abbot Hall. We want to make significant and sympathetic changes to the Art Gallery, Museum and wider Abbot Hall site to create a welcoming, innovative and exciting cultural attraction.
Date posted: 25/07/2017
Deadline: 21/08/2017
Location:
Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesDesign
Fundraising / development
Salary:
£27,500 negotiableContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
015394 46139
National Library of Scotland
Full time – 37 hours
Permanent
Salary £39,547 per annum (pay award pending)
Date posted: 25/07/2017
Deadline: 16/08/2017
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ITSenior management
Digital
Salary:
£39,547Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
National Portrait Gallery
An opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term Assistant Curator, 20th Century to Contemporary to cover an existing position whilst the current post holder pursues additional projects.
Date posted: 25/07/2017
Deadline: 07/08/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Pro rata £22,245 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
+44 (0) 20 7306 0055
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is currently looking to recruit a number of Visitor Services Assistants on a fixed term basis.
Date posted: 25/07/2017
Deadline: 07/08/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Pro rata £20,280 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
OtherTelephone:
+44 (0) 20 7306 0055
Sir John Soane's Museum
As the PA to the Director you will play a vital role in ensuring that his office is managed seamlessly. The PA provides a friendly and professional point of call for the Museum’s key external contacts and provides support to the Board of Trustees, whilst also acting as the Museum’s Office Manager.
Date posted: 25/07/2017
Deadline: 14/08/2017
Location:
HolbornCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£27,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404273
Imperial War Museums
Working to the Exhibitions and Interpretation Manager, the Exhibitions and Interpretation Officer will focus on the delivery of small and medium sized interpretation and exhibition projects and displays at IWM.
Date posted: 25/07/2017
Deadline: 08/08/2017
Location:
IWM London - Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£25,000 + 20.9% employer pension contributionContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
Imperial War Museums
As a curator in the team you will be involved in the acquisition, assessment, review and cataloguing of collections material relating to conflicts after 2001, with particular responsibility for photographs.
Date posted: 25/07/2017
Deadline: 17/08/2017
Location:
IWM London - Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£27,000 per annum + 20.9% employer pension contributionContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
British Library
We are looking for a Head of Eccles Centre for American Studies to join the British Library. Please click 'more information' below for further details. Please visit the British Library website to apply.
Date posted: 24/07/2017
Deadline: 10/09/2017
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
OtherSenior management
Salary:
Salary range is £61,000 - £73,200 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074127194
British Museum
The British Museum have an exciting opening for an Audio Visual Support Technician to join the Information Services team in supporting and maintaining the Museum’s audio visual services.
Date posted: 24/07/2017
Deadline: 04/08/2017
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£25,256 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8299
British Library
We are looking for a Curatorial Web Officer (The Polonsky England and France Project) to join the British Library. Please click 'more information' below for further details. Please visit the British Library website to apply.
Date posted: 24/07/2017
Deadline: 16/08/2017
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
CuratorialIT
Other
Salary:
Salary is £26,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074127000
British Library
We are looking for a Music Manuscripts and Archives Cataloguer (Giles Swayne Collection) to join the British Library. Please click 'more information' below for further details. Please visit the British Library website to apply.
Date posted: 24/07/2017
Deadline: 06/08/2017
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
CuratorialOther
Salary:
Salary is £26,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074127000
British Library
We are looking for a Music Manuscripts and Archives Cataloguer (Boosey & Hawkes Archive) to join the British Library. Please click 'more information' below for further details. Please visit the British Library website to apply.
Date posted: 24/07/2017
Deadline: 06/08/2017
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
CuratorialOther
Salary:
Salary is £26,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074127000