Jobs
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University of Cambridge Museums
Supervised by the Research Scientist and Keeper of Manuscripts and Printed Books, the role holder will analyse medieval and Renaissance illuminated manuscripts with a combination of non-invasive analytical tools.
Date posted: 11/07/2017
Deadline: 20/10/2017
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
ConservationResearch
Scientific
Salary:
£25,298 - £29,301Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764840
Natural History Museum
This is an opportunity for early career palaeontologists who do specimen-based research to join a world-class institution with a unique scientific mission and public profile. We particularly welcome applications from holders of externally-funded fellowships.
Date posted: 11/08/2017
Deadline: 02/10/2017
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ResearchScientific
Salary:
Up to £54,494 depending on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking to appoint a Curator of Medieval Art and Design to join the Department of Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics & Glass.
Date posted: 01/09/2017
Deadline: 29/09/2017
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£26,940.00 - £38,542.00 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
British Library
We are looking for a Service Design & User Experience Manager to join the British Library. Please click 'more information' below for further details. Please visit the British Library website to apply.
Date posted: 01/09/2017
Deadline: 01/10/2017
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Salary is £39,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074127000
British Library
We wish to appoint a Collection Care Manager to develop and manage collection care activities on our Boston Spa site.
Date posted: 06/09/2017
Deadline: 08/10/2017
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 882030
Natural History Museum
A NERC funded PDRA position is available for 34 months working at the Natural History Museum, London, with Professor Ian Barnes and Dr Selina Brace on the recovery and analysis of DNA from bumblebee museum specimens.
Date posted: 07/09/2017
Deadline: 16/10/2017
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ResearchScientific
Salary:
£33,416 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
Royal Armouries
We are the guardians for the nation of one of the finest collections of arms and armour in the world, housed and displayed at the Tower of London, Fort Nelson in Hampshire and at our flagship museum in Leeds.
Date posted: 07/09/2017
Deadline: 30/09/2017
Location:
LeedsCategory:
ExhibitionsOther
Senior management
Salary:
£40,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113 2201949
York Museums Trust
Head of Public Engagement, York Museums Trust
Salary: YMT SCP 53-56, £50,712 - £54,150 per annum
Contract: 37 hours per week, permanent
Date posted: 07/09/2017
Deadline: 27/09/2017
Location:
YorkCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
YMT SCP 53-56, £50,712 - £54,150 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904687621
Tate
We are looking for a talented and motivated development professional
Date posted: 07/09/2017
Deadline: 05/10/2017
Location:
St Ives, CornwallCategory:
Fundraising / developmentOther
Senior management
Salary:
Competitive salary and benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 (0)20 3617 9240
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking to appoint a Director of Collections, who will play a significant role in the delivery of the V&A strategy to ensure our collections and knowledge are at the very centre of our work.
Date posted: 08/09/2017
Deadline: 08/10/2017
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£100,000 circaContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Science Museum Group
Are you an effective Project Manager with experience of the property, building services or infrastructure environment? Are you familiar with regulations covering building works?
We are transforming our Estate and there is a significant need for growth as we build on the senior appointments we have already made and develop a professional Estate Management team.
Date posted: 12/09/2017
Deadline: 01/10/2017
Location:
Multiple locationsCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Circa £45,000 + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 686285
Science Museum Group
Are you an experienced Estate Manager with a customer-focused approach to your role? Do you have experience of leading a team to deliver high quality work?
We are transforming our Estate and there is a significant need for growth as we build on the senior appointments we have already made and develop a professional Estate Management team.
Date posted: 12/09/2017
Deadline: 01/10/2017
Location:
Museum of Science and Industry, ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Circa £40,000 + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 686285
Science Museum Group
Are you an experienced Estate Manager with a customer-focused approach to your role? Do you have experience of leading a team to deliver high quality work?
We are transforming our Estate and there is a significant need for growth as we build on the senior appointments we have already made and develop a professional Estate Management team.
Date posted: 12/09/2017
Deadline: 01/10/2017
Location:
National Railway Museum , YorkCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Circa £40,000 + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 686285
National Museums Scotland
National Museums Scotland now seeks exceptional candidates for the role of Head of Collections Services.
Date posted: 13/09/2017
Deadline: 02/10/2017
Location:
Granton, EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Competitive plus membership of Civil Service pension schemeContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 247 4094 (answerphone)
National Gallery
We are recruiting an IS Infrastructure Engineer to join our team within the Information Systems department. Together with the IS Infrastructure Manager you will be responsible for the management, development and security of the Gallery`s entire technical infrastructure, including the server, storage, and desktop installation and corporate applications.
Date posted: 14/09/2017
Deadline: 28/09/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£26,126 - £32,734 paContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 747 2812
Imperial War Museums
Collections Assistants are responsible for the the accurate, timely location and movement of collections, to and from IWM locations, to agreed schedules and standards. In addition, the team are working to progressively make storage fit for purpose through projects to roll out bar-code technology, new storage enclosures, furniture and environments.
Date posted: 14/09/2017
Deadline: 09/10/2017
Location:
IWM London, Lambeth Road, SE1 6HZCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Salary:
£18,500 (+ pay award) per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 5000
British Museum
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to support the British Museum as HR Assistant. In this diverse role, you will support the HR team by providing administrative support across a range of functions.
Date posted: 14/09/2017
Deadline: 28/09/2017
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£20,744 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8181
Tate
We are looking to recruit an Exhibitions Registrar.
Date posted: 14/09/2017
Deadline: 01/10/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationCuratorial
Exhibitions
Other
Registrar
Salary:
£30,510 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
National Library of Scotland
Permanent, fulltime post (37 hours per week), salary £21,861 (pay award pending)
Date posted: 15/09/2017
Deadline: 29/09/2017
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationLibrarian
Other
Salary:
£21,861Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
Science Museum Group
To help support our diverse Learning and Events and Exhibitions and Design teams, the National Railway Museum in York are looking for an administrator to join them on a permanent basis.
Date posted: 15/09/2017
Deadline: 01/10/2017
Location:
National Railway Museum, YorkCategory:
AdministrationEducation
Salary:
£18,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 686285