Jobs
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Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking to take on board a small team of enthusiastic Community Garden Support Volunteers. This position will support the development and maintenance of our collection inspired community driven garden at The Prince Philip Maritime Collection Centre, in Kidbrooke. This is a voluntary position which is suited for passionate gardening enthusiasts.
Date posted: 18/08/2023
Deadline: 18/08/2024
Location:
SE3 9QSCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
+44 (0)20 8312 6543
Imperial War Museums
The Retail & Admissions department at IWM Duxford is passionate about delivering an amazing customer service.
Date posted: 19/01/2024
Deadline: 11/08/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£10.90 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
02070913186
British Library
We are looking for someone with drive and enthusiasm to lead us through a transition from traditional authority control processes to fully embedded and integrated identifier management workflows within our content and metadata processing department.
Date posted: 12/04/2024
Deadline: 29/07/2024
Location:
Boston Spa, WetherbyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
30450Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Library
The Collection Metadata Standards team has a vacancy for a Collection Metadata Analyst. The team is responsible for co-ordinating the development and implementation of the bibliographic and archival standards the Library uses to describe our collection, enable discovery of collection items, and disseminate catalogue records globally.
Date posted: 12/04/2024
Deadline: 29/07/2024
Location:
Boston Spa, WetherbyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
30450Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Library
The Boston Spa Renewed Programme will transform the British Library’s presence in the North providing infrastructure to safeguard the national collection into the middle of the century.
Date posted: 24/06/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
OtherSalary:
£37,538 annuallyContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Library
The Eccles Institute Lead Curator for North American Collections will lead the team responsible for developing, managing, and promoting the Library’s printed and digital North American collections. They will also work on associated research development and engagement activities.
Date posted: 01/07/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£40,950 annuallyContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040Location:
BrightonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£45,441 – £48,474Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
03000290900
British Museum
Project Curator: Animal Mummies
Egypt and Sudan
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed-term (30 months)
£33,803 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 22 July 2024
Date posted: 01/07/2024
Deadline: 29/07/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33,803 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238165
Tullie
Tullie is transforming. Do you have what it takes to help us create a dynamic cultural hub for 21st century audiences? Over the next five years we are looking to invest more than £10m to make Tullie the go to place for everyone in Cumbria.
Date posted: 02/07/2024
Deadline: 30/07/2024
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
26,322Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01228618719
Royal Museums Greenwich
From an ongoing partnership with Culture&, this is an exciting opportunity for a Whose Heritage 3.0 Curatorial Fellow to join the team and work towards building diversity in the Museum's curatorial practice and work force.
Date posted: 02/07/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£31898Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02088584422
Imperial War Museums
IWM’s Fundraising and Development Department is responsible for building financial sustainability for IWM through securing external funding from individuals, corporates and trust and foundations.
Date posted: 03/07/2024
Deadline: 29/07/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£28,000-£30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for an experienced socially-engaged practitioner to join the Curatorial & Participation team as Senior Curator of Global Majority Collections.
Date posted: 03/07/2024
Deadline: 15/08/2024
Location:
Hybrid / BirminghamCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£34,581Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a Collections Information and Audit Officer (Systems) to join our Collections Services Department on a permanent, full time basis.
Date posted: 03/07/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£24,711Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02088588565
British Museum
Nordic Project Curator
Prints & Drawings
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term, 18 months
£28,868 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 31 July 2024
Date posted: 04/07/2024
Deadline: 31/07/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,868 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238165
British Library
We’re seeking a motivated individual to join our enthusiastic, high-performing team and contribute to the delivery of an ambitious strategy, aiming to make business support accessible to everyone through the British Library’s Business & IP Centre (BIPC).
Date posted: 04/07/2024
Deadline: 31/07/2024
Location:
St Pancras LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£27,300Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Museum
Fixed term (until 30 September 2028)
£33,803 per annum/ pro rata
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 31 July 2024
Date posted: 05/07/2024
Deadline: 31/07/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£33,803Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Museum
Full-time, 41 hours per week
Permanent
£41,949 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Friday 2 August 2024
Date posted: 05/07/2024
Deadline: 02/08/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£41,949 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
Imperial War Museums
The 3D Designer is responsible for providing all five IWM branches with creative and effective 3D design support, delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget. You will be part of the Design team at IWM, collaborating with the Head of Design, Senior 3D Designer, Graphic Designers,
Date posted: 05/07/2024
Deadline: 29/07/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£ 30,000 - £35,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Library
The British Library is seeking to recruit a permanent part-time Print Room Coordinator and Cataloguer to join the Visual Arts Team at St Pancras. This post is a job-share and will be fully onsite.
Date posted: 08/07/2024
Deadline: 31/07/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,300 pro rata per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937882040
University of Cambridge Museums
This role offers a unique opportunity to work as part of a tight-knit team to develop and deliver inclusive and accessible projects and activities which engage a diverse range of audiences with the Polar Museum.
Date posted: 08/07/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
EducationSalary:
£29,095-£33,966Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223336557