Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
External funding from individual giving sources plays a vital role in advancing IWM’s mission, reach and impact. These funds support our public engagement programs, special projects and cover the costs of preserving and protecting our vast and unique collection of 33.6m items.
Date posted: 17/01/2025
Deadline: 12/02/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£45,000 -£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
This new fixed term role is part of the Schools and University Engagement team and will work alongside the Audiences & Content Director, the Head of Schools and University Engagement and colleagues across the Ashmolean and the Collegiate University to research, explore, pilot and draft a roadmap for University Engagement for the Ashmolean..
Date posted: 17/01/2025
Deadline: 03/02/2025
Location:
Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PHCategory:
EducationSalary:
Grade 6.1 £34,982 (per annum, pro rata)*
British Library
A vacancy exists for a candidate with European language skills to join a cataloguing team at the British Library, Boston Spa, as an assistant.
Date posted: 17/01/2025
Deadline: 09/02/2025
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£23,588 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0330 333 1144
Imperial War Museums
The Head of Business Development is responsible for identifying and evaluating new commercial opportunities across all five branches of IWM.
Date posted: 17/01/2025
Deadline: 14/02/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£ 60,000 - £ 65,000 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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British Museum
We are looking for people who can deliver security awareness and customer service to a high standard.
Date posted: 17/01/2025
Deadline: 07/02/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£28830 - £29724 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
The installation team at Tate Modern provides expertise to individual exhibitions, collection displays and projects by leading in the handling and installation of artworks on site. They support the co-ordination, management and scheduling of all practical aspects of gallery preparation and realisation of projects for the Tate Modern programme.
Date posted: 17/01/2025
Deadline: 27/01/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesTechnician
Salary:
£38,394 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for a Climate Resilience Officer who will take the lead role in delivering on the Horniman’s Climate and Ecology Manifesto.
Date posted: 17/01/2025
Deadline: 30/01/2025
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
ConservationOther
Salary:
£36,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02086991872
The National Archives
A fabulous opportunity has arisen to further your accounting career and learn best practice in the Award Winning Finance team at The National Archives
Date posted: 17/01/2025
Deadline: 16/02/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£45,000 per annum plus £6,000 non-consolidated accountancy allowanceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Manchester Museum
Can you develop imaginative ways to help a range of audiences connect with the Archaeology collections, and support the Museum’s mission to build understanding between cultures and a more sustainable world?
Date posted: 17/01/2025
Deadline: 06/02/2025
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Grade 6 - £29,539 - £36,130 0.8FTE (£36,924 - £45,163 pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07833200260
Manchester Museum
Can you develop imaginative ways to help a range of audiences connect with the Zoology collections, and support the Museum’s mission to build understanding between cultures and a more sustainable world?
Date posted: 17/01/2025
Deadline: 06/02/2025
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Grade 6 - £22,154 - £27,098 (£36,924 - £45,163 pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07833200260
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as an Events Administrator.
Date posted: 17/01/2025
Deadline: 09/02/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
EventsSalary:
The salary for this role is £27,500 per annum.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Glasgow Museums
Bursting with energy, passion and personality, Glasgow is Scotland’s cultural and sporting powerhouse and one of Europe’s most vibrant and dynamic cities.
Date posted: 17/01/2025
Deadline: 14/02/2025
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£154,258.84 - £170,472.40Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 539 7087Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
44987Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
National Museum of the Royal Navy
The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) wishes to recruit a Lead Rigger, who will lead the work to maintain the masts, yards and rigging on HMS Warrior, HMS Trincomalee, HMS Caroline and HMS M33, undertaking both routine and project work under the direction of the NMRN Master Rigger.
Date posted: 16/01/2025
Deadline: 09/02/2025
Location:
Portsmouth Historic DockyardCategory:
ConservationOther
Salary:
Salary (Grade 6): £33,507 - £40,463 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023 9289 4555
British Library
We are looking for a new Touring Exhibitions Manager to programme, plan, and project manage end-to-end production and delivery of exhibition projects for the British Library’s touring programme.
Date posted: 16/01/2025
Deadline: 02/02/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£34,608 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0330 333 1144
Science Museum Group
Energy Manager based at any SMG location in York, Manchester, Bradford, London and Wroughton,Swindon.
Date posted: 16/01/2025
Deadline: 06/02/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesOther
Salary:
Up to £45000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The role is a unique opportunity to help shape the implementation of the ADP, to produce enjoyable, stimulating, and co-created programmes for and with diverse audiences, and to support the creative ideas within the wider team to develop strategic initiatives that contribute to the Museum’s reputation and reach.
Date posted: 15/01/2025
Deadline: 10/02/2025
Location:
Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PHCategory:
EducationOther
Salary:
Grade 6.1
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking an experienced cultural heritage photographer for a full-time, permanent position.
Date posted: 15/01/2025
Deadline: 28/01/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
PhotographicSalary:
£36,843 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to manage our People & Culture (HR) team and function within a dynamic and ambitious cultural organisation.
Date posted: 14/01/2025
Deadline: 09/02/2025
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
HRSalary:
£40,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
British Museum
BIM Coordinator
Estates and Capital Projects
Full-time
Permanent
£40,312 - £44,045 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 07 February 2025
Date posted: 14/01/2025
Deadline: 11/02/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£40312 - £44045 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000