Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Learning Producer: Samsung Digital Learning Programme to join the Learning and National Programmes department.
Date posted: 10/05/2021
Deadline: 23/05/2021
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
EducationSalary:
£23,916Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
+442073238000
Science Museum Group
Do you have a strong understanding of audience needs and digital interpretation of object-centred exhibitions?
Date posted: 10/05/2021
Deadline: 31/05/2021
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
OtherSalary:
£32,000-£35,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904686250
Natural History Museum
We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher in Computer Vision to join Dr Vince Smith's Diversity and Informatics Division.
Date posted: 10/05/2021
Deadline: 31/05/2021
Location:
Kensington and Chelsea, LondonCategory:
ITResearch
Scientific
Technician
Digital
Salary:
Up to £38037 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5898
British Library
We’re seeking a motivated individual to join our enthusiastic, high-performing Business Audiences team and contribute to the delivery of an ambitious strategy,
Date posted: 10/05/2021
Deadline: 26/05/2021
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£26,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882030
The National Archives
The Senior Conservator will play a significant role in developing and delivering projects as well as on-going programmes.
We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge of paper and book conservation practice, bringing excellent practical and research skills as well as an informed approach to delivery of conservation treatments in line with current conservation standards.
Date posted: 07/05/2021
Deadline: 19/05/2021
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£34,257Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Gallery
We are looking for a well-qualified individual with a recognised post-graduate qualification in the conservation of easel paintings, to a high level of practical skills in the restoration of paintings of all periods up to the early 20th century, you will have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, To apply please visit our website at www.nationalgallery.org.uk/jobs.
Date posted: 07/05/2021
Deadline: 23/05/2021
Location:
Trafalgar SquareCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£26,910Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
Science Museum
Do you want to develop your career in marketing whilst working for a major brand? Are you a creative and proactive team player with excellent communication skills?
Date posted: 06/05/2021
Deadline: 23/05/2021
Location:
Science Museum, South KensingtonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£21,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685750
The National Archives
We are looking for someone with a track record of organising and supporting senior-level meetings and building strong trust-based relationships, you will have good influencing, persuasion and engagement skills. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience of working in a corporate governance/secretariat role and an interest in politics would be an advantage.
Date posted: 06/05/2021
Deadline: 20/05/2021
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherSalary:
£28,040Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0203 908 3663
National Museums Scotland
National Museums Scotland is looking for a full time, permanent Exhibitions & Displays Officer.
Date posted: 06/05/2021
Deadline: 23/05/2021
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
£30,916 - £33,619 (pay award pending) per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Royal Museums Greenwich
The National Maritime Museum, part of Royal Museums Greenwich, is the world’s largest maritime museum. Its Exploration Wing, opened by Sir David Attenborough in autumn 2018, brings four new permanent galleries to the NMM: Pacific Encounters, Polar Worlds, Tudor & Stuart Seafarers and Sea Things.
Date posted: 06/05/2021
Deadline: 19/05/2021
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
ResearchSalary:
VoluntaryContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
0208 312 8500
British Library
Curator, African Collections.
We are recruiting a Curator to develop, manage and promote the Library’s collections relating to Africa south of the Sahara.
Full time, Fixed term for for 2 years
St Pancras, London
Date posted: 05/05/2021
Deadline: 25/05/2021
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
£32,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882366
National Railway Museum
Buying a souvenir is always a big part of having a super day out - and the retail team at the National Railway Museum love helping people get exactly what they are looking for - be it a key ring, a bottle of our Mallard Brew or a one-off locomotive model.
Date posted: 05/05/2021
Deadline: 13/05/2021
Location:
National Railway Museum, YorkCategory:
OtherSalary:
£9.30 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
01904 685750
Lakeland Arts
Purpose
As Visitor Experience Manager you will inspire staff and volunteers in establishing high quality standards in visitor experience, audience engagement, operational management and commerciality.
You will work with the other Visitor Experience Managers in leading a team of staff and volunteers, having day-to-day duty management responsibility for the operation of the site.
Date posted: 05/05/2021
Deadline: 16/05/2021
Location:
CumbriaCategory:
EventsSalary:
£20,000 - £22,000 per annum pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07557674537
Lakeland Arts
Purpose
As Visitor Experience Supervisor (catering) you’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the day-to-day visitor experience on site, overseeing the cafés and catering provisions’ day-to-day operation. In this varied customer-facing role, your priority is to ensure an outstanding visitor experience is always delivered.
Date posted: 05/05/2021
Deadline: 16/05/2021
Location:
CumbriaCategory:
EventsSalary:
£9.25 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537
British Library
Cataloguer, Printed Heritage Collections
£26,000 per annum
Full time/Fixed Term to 31st March 2022
St Pancras, London
The British Library is offering the opportunity to be a part of a long-awaited project to make another collection of early newspapers accessible to its readers and the wider public.
Date posted: 05/05/2021
Deadline: 19/05/2021
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£26,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882366
Natural History Museum
You will drive a comprehensive research programme, managing all stages of the process from scoping & briefing through to analysis & recommendations.
Date posted: 05/05/2021
Deadline: 19/05/2021
Location:
Kensington and Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £34421 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5898
Royal Museums Greenwich
Our curatorial team are custodians of objects which cover maritime history, art, architecture, royal history, science and technology, ship construction and equipment. Your role will be flexible but will focus on working with colleagues to research and interpret the collection through, cataloguing and public enquiries. You will have an opportunity to develop your knowledge and expertise in relation
Date posted: 05/05/2021
Deadline: 30/05/2021
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£21,000 - £23,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 312 8500
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Pay and Benefits Officer will work as part of a dedicated and professional payroll team within HR to provide a comprehensive in-house payroll and benefits service to all employees of RMG, working in partnership with the wider HR team.
Date posted: 05/05/2021
Deadline: 18/05/2021
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
HRSalary:
£26,000-30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 312 8500
The National Archives
We are looking for a Senior Software Developer with extensive experience working within the Django web and rest frameworks and ideally with Wagtail CMS development experience. You should have a passion for delivering creative, user focused digital services to a global audience of millions and working as part of a multi-disciplinary digital team.
Date posted: 05/05/2021
Deadline: 21/05/2021
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£46,981 - £51,981Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
National Railway Museum
Are you passionate about leading a team to provide exceptional customer service?
Date posted: 04/05/2021
Deadline: 12/05/2021
Location:
National Railway Museum - YorkCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£10.41 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685 750