Jobs
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British Museum
The British Museum: Visitor and Safety First Line Manager
Visitor and Security Services: Visitor Services Operations
Full Time
Permanent
Salary: £27,577 per annum
Application deadline: midday on Friday, 02nd July 2021
Date posted: 18/06/2021
Deadline: 02/07/2021
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£27,577Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Do you have experience of coordinating multiple operational teams in a busy, visitor-focussed environment? Are you able to manage multiple tasks and make sound decisions under pressure?
Date posted: 18/06/2021
Deadline: 04/07/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
up to £31,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904685750
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking to appoint a librarian. The library forms part of the National Gallery Research Centre which has primary responsibility for managing, conserving and providing both physical and digital access to the Gallery’s library and archive collections.
Date posted: 18/06/2021
Deadline: 30/06/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchLibrarian
Salary:
£36,565Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442077472876
British Library
POST TITLE – Performance and Compliance Manager
SALARY (RANGE OR MINIMUM) - £29000 (Boston Spa) or £32000 (St Pancras)
FULL TIME/PART TIME STATUS – Full time
CONTRACT STATUS Permanent
LOCATION – St Pancras or Boston Spa
Date posted: 17/06/2021
Deadline: 20/06/2021
Location:
St Pancras (London) or Boston Spa (Wetherby)Category:
Buildings and facilitiesHealth and Safety
Salary:
£29000 (Boston Spa) or £32000 (St Pancras)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 882030
British Library
Fixed term for 2 years
Full Time
Date posted: 17/06/2021
Deadline: 28/06/2021
Location:
Boston Spa (Wetherby)Category:
ArchivistSalary:
£23,250 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 882030
Science Museum Group
Are you a proactive ICT professional with excellent communication and customer service skills?
Date posted: 17/06/2021
Deadline: 11/07/2021
Location:
National Collections Centre, Wroughton, SwindonCategory:
ITSalary:
£35,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685 750
Science Museum
Do you have experience of interpreting scientific and technical content for non-specialist audiences? Do you have demonstrable knowledge of the current practice of science, technology, engineering and medicine?
Date posted: 17/06/2021
Deadline: 27/06/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£30,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685 750
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust
Are you a great communicator? Are you organised, with an eye for detail and thrive in a fast paced environment?
Date posted: 17/06/2021
Deadline: 08/07/2021
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£22,086 – 23,478, dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228 618719
The National Archives
The overall purpose of the role is to provide specialist knowledge of copyright law, government policy on re-use and open data, Crown copyright and its licensing.
Date posted: 17/06/2021
Deadline: 04/07/2021
Location:
Richmond upon Thames, London, TW9 4DUCategory:
LegalOther
Salary:
£28,040Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Museum
The Collection Care department is looking to recruit an Assistant Collection Managers in the Loans and Display team with responsibility for all practical aspects of care and preservation of the British Museum collections.
Date posted: 17/06/2021
Deadline: 30/06/2021
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£23,032 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 (0)20 7323 8000
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Head of Governance & Administration to join the Directorate department at the V&A.
Date posted: 16/06/2021
Deadline: 07/07/2021
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
c£45000.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust is currently recruiting for an experienced Workforce Development and HR professional, to join our busy HR and Learning team on a 2 year fixed term contract.
Date posted: 16/06/2021
Deadline: 26/06/2021
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
HRSalary:
£29,000 paContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Senior Research Manager to join the Development department at the V&A.
Date posted: 16/06/2021
Deadline: 27/06/2021
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£35,000.00 - £38,932.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Victoria & Albert Museum
The V&A is looking for a Senior Conservator (Paintings and Painted Surfaces) to join its vibrant Conservation team.
Date posted: 16/06/2021
Deadline: 11/07/2021
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£33,181 - £39,883Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Victoria & Albert Museum
The V&A is looking for a Conservation Operations Manager to join its vibrant Conservation team.
Date posted: 16/06/2021
Deadline: 11/07/2021
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£39,546.00 - £47,534.00 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Victoria & Albert Museum
The V&A is looking for a Senior Conservator (Books, Paper and Photographs) to join the vibrant Conservation team.
Date posted: 16/06/2021
Deadline: 14/07/2021
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£33,181.00 - £39,883.00 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Royal Armouries
A fascinating and interesting newly created role for a highly literate, organised professional with an eye for detail and an interest and ideally experience in planning and charitable /public sector governance processes.
Date posted: 16/06/2021
Deadline: 02/07/2021
Location:
LeedsCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£32,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
00000000000
Natural History Museum
You will take a leading role in breaking compelling, accurate science news stories for the Museum's digital platforms!
Date posted: 16/06/2021
Deadline: 30/06/2021
Location:
Kensington and Chelsea, LondonCategory:
OutreachSalary:
Up to £29382 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5898
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a passionate, experienced and talented individual to join our Science Learning & Public Engagement department at the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
Date posted: 16/06/2021
Deadline: 04/07/2021
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
EducationSalary:
Salary: £4,875 pro rata (£27,000 per annum FTE)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 312 8500
Natural History Museum
As EA to the Museum Director and Board of Trustees, you will be a focal point for the Director's relationships with the Board of Trustees
Date posted: 15/06/2021
Deadline: 29/06/2021
Location:
Kensington and Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationTrustee
Salary:
£35000 - £45000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5000