Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Life is the charity responsible for inspiring Glasgow’s citizens and visitors to lead richer and more active lives through culture, sport and learning. We believe in the transformational power of the services we provide for the citizens of and visitors to the City of Glasgow.
Date posted: 17/08/2018
Deadline: 02/09/2018
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£26524.05 - £31077.68Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 1054
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are recruiting three Archives Project Assistants (to end December 2021) to work on the V&A’s Blythe House Decant project.
Date posted: 17/08/2018
Deadline: 10/09/2018
Location:
Blythe House, W14 0QXCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£22,227.00 - £25,875.00 Per AnnumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079423927
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Management Accountant to join the Finance department and provide a first-class management accounting service across the Museum. In this role, you will prepare timely and accurate management accounts, analysis and forecasts, whilst delivering projects on time and within budget.
Date posted: 17/08/2018
Deadline: 03/09/2018
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£40,140 - £44,741 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science and Media Museum
Do you have the skills to check, maintain and fix a variety of Audio and Visual electronics with effective technical solutions?
Date posted: 17/08/2018
Deadline: 02/09/2018
Location:
National Science and Media Museum, BradfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£17,500 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
Museum of Science & Industry
Are you passionate about connecting museum collections and audiences?
Date posted: 17/08/2018
Deadline: 03/09/2018
Location:
Musuem of Science and IndustryCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£19,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Porter Messengers provide an invaluable service to the museum. As part of this team you will deal with a large number of requests, from repairs and minor new works, to stationery needs and portering assistance.
Date posted: 17/08/2018
Deadline: 02/09/2018
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£16,443Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 312 8514
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Head of Design Studio with a proven track record of conceiving, developing and delivering exceptional design and a substantial experience of working within the creative industries.
Date posted: 17/08/2018
Deadline: 13/09/2018
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
DesignSenior management
Salary:
53000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Tate
Opportunity to start a career in fundraising
Date posted: 16/08/2018
Deadline: 26/08/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
£21,902 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Natural History Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a world-renowned organisation with strong vision, and to play a key part in a new department. Working closely with the Associate Head of Philanthropy, Philanthropy Manager, and Patrons and Planned Giving Manager and wider team, the Philanthropy Executive (HNWIs, Patrons and Planned Giving) will support the department’s front-line fundraisers
Date posted: 16/08/2018
Deadline: 03/09/2018
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£28,735 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
Natural History Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, world-renowned organisation with strong vision, and to play a key part in a new department. Working closely with the Trusts and Foundations Manager and wider team, the Philanthropy Executive (Trusts and Foundations) will support the department’s front-line fundraisers across a portfolio of projects.
Date posted: 16/08/2018
Deadline: 03/09/2018
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£28,735 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
The Wallace Collection
The Development Department’s key purpose is to increase the generation of income in order to enable the Collection to achieve its principal aims and to sustain and increase the supporter base of the museum.
Date posted: 16/08/2018
Deadline: 17/09/2018
Location:
London W1Category:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£20,280Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7563 9565
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum Archives includes material that represents the history of the Museum to date and is a place of deposit under the Public Records Act. The Museum Archives is accredited under the National Archives Service Accreditation scheme.
The purpose of this twelve month role is to assist with a time limited project to digitise fragile Museum Archives.
Date posted: 16/08/2018
Deadline: 30/08/2018
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Collections CareLibrarian
Salary:
£25,631 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
Birmingham Museums Trust
Role: Training & Development Advisor
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £26,000 pa
Location: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Date posted: 16/08/2018
Deadline: 30/08/2018
Location:
Birmingham Museum & Art GalleryCategory:
AdministrationHR
Other
Salary:
£26,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01213488311
Leeds Museums and Galleries
Leeds Museums and Galleries (LMG) seeks to appoint a new post of Digital Solutions Officer. Sitting within the Audience Development team, but working across LMG, the postholder will bring an understanding of the technical side of digital to complement the existing posts of Digital Engagement Officer and Digital Learning Officer.
Date posted: 15/08/2018
Deadline: 03/09/2018
Location:
LeedsCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
SO2 (£29,055 to £30,756)Contract type:
OtherHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113 378 2100
Science Museum
Have you helped to secure high-value investment in the non-profit or private sector with a focus on corporate partnerships? Do you have experience creating and delivering partnership programme benefits?
Date posted: 15/08/2018
Deadline: 09/09/2018
Location:
Science Museum, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£35,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
The Wallace Collection
Gallery Team staff are responsible for ensuring the security and safety of the museum’s collections, staff and visitors whilst providing a high level of customer service. They maintain high standards of presentation and performance providing help to the public and are integral to the delivery of our many events..
Date posted: 15/08/2018
Deadline: 10/09/2018
Location:
London W1Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£10.93/hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7563 9565
Science Museum
Do you have experience developing inspiring and engaging content for a range of audiences? Are you a clear and consistent communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills?
Date posted: 14/08/2018
Deadline: 27/08/2018
Location:
Science Museum, WroughtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£23,200 per annum + benefitsContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
National Galleries Scotland
PUBLISHING PROJECT EDITOR (Band 5)
FULL TIME, PERMANENT
£27,553 - £30,168 per annum
Date posted: 14/08/2018
Deadline: 22/08/2018
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
LibrarianDigital
Salary:
£27,553 - £30,168 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6281
Birmingham Museums Trust
Research Assistant (Birmingham History)
Fixed Term until October 2019
Hours 37 per week
Salary £20753 pa
Location Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
Date posted: 14/08/2018
Deadline: 09/09/2018
Location:
Birmingham Museum & Art GalleryCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Research
Salary:
£20,753 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01213488311
Science Museum
Do you have experience of taking on secretariat responsibilities including managing reporting schedules and co-ordinating papers? Are you highly organised and possess the ability to multiple tasks, people, deadlines?
Date posted: 14/08/2018
Deadline: 04/09/2018
Location:
Science Museum, WroughtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£18,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222