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 an Editorial Assistant to join the Publishing department.
Date posted: 08/07/2021
Deadline: 01/08/2021
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£23,916Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442073238000
The Wallace Collection
We are looking for Retail Assistants with the core mission of delivering the highest standard of customer service to all visitors.
Date posted: 08/07/2021
Deadline: 01/08/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The post is offered on a zero hours contract at a rate of £10.75 (with an additional 12.07% for holiday pay) totalling £12.05 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
02075639565
Science Museum Group
We are looking for a part-time (18 hours pw) Curator of Science and Technology with a broad knowledge of the history and current practice of science and technology. The candidate will have a passion for sharing authentic, object-based stories with a range of audiences, building ambitious and imaginative concepts and narratives around them.
Date posted: 09/07/2021
Deadline: 01/08/2021
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,000 (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685750
Science Museum Group
The Science Museum draws people of all ages to engage with science in an inspirational and informal way. As a Lead Technician in the Gallery Services team, you will play a key role in this audience engagement by ensuring the technology in our galleries and presentation spaces is well designed and maintained.
Date posted: 13/07/2021
Deadline: 01/08/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesTechnician
Salary:
Up to £32,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685750
Leeds Museums and Galleries
Leeds Museums and Galleries is seeking to appoint a Technical Officer who will be responsible for the delivery of an effective and efficient technical service and team across Leeds Museums and Galleries portfolio of sites contributing to the delivery of the services strategic plan.
Date posted: 15/07/2021
Deadline: 01/08/2021
Location:
LeedsCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesCollections Care
Exhibitions
Health and Safety
Technician
Salary:
SO2 £30,451.00 - £32,234.00
Royal Museums Greenwich
We're looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our small but passionate team on a 9 month fixed-term contract as we look to grow our e-Commerce business.
Date posted: 15/07/2021
Deadline: 01/08/2021
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£18,133 – £19,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 312 8500
Science Museum Group
Do you have experience of working in a public facing role using excellent customer service and communication skills? Do you want to reveal the wonder of science to large and diverse audiences?
Date posted: 16/07/2021
Deadline: 01/08/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£21,000 (pro rata) per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685750
Science Museum Group
As a Gallery Invigilator, you will ensure that items on display are safe whilst simultaneously offering high levels of engagement with visitors around each exhibition. You will proactively approach visitors in a friendly and courteous manner, facilitating their visit to exhibitions and helping them to get the most from their visit.
Date posted: 21/07/2021
Deadline: 01/08/2021
Location:
BradfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£9.30 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685750
National Museums Liverpool
Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the NML team make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations.
Date posted: 28/06/2021
Deadline: 02/08/2021
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
FinancialSenior management
Salary:
£43,403 - £48,947Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0151 478 4040
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Digital team!
Date posted: 16/07/2021
Deadline: 02/08/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£38,106 per annum (inclusive of £5,000 per annum Market Rate Allowance)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Natural History Museum
This role will lead the delivery of high impact PR campaigns for major Museum projects such as the finale for our record-breaking national programme.
Date posted: 19/07/2021
Deadline: 02/08/2021
Location:
Kensington and Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
Up to £29382 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5898
Natural History Museum
You will be central to the delivery of our programmes, developing & piloting initiatives & content that find innovative ways of engaging new audiences
Date posted: 19/07/2021
Deadline: 02/08/2021
Location:
Kensington and Chelsea, LondonCategory:
OutreachSalary:
Up to £29382 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5898
British Library
SALARY £39,000 per annum
FULL TIME
TWO YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
LONDON (ST PANCRAS)
Date posted: 19/07/2021
Deadline: 02/08/2021
Location:
London, St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareExhibitions
Digital
Salary:
£39,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 882030
British Museum
The main purpose of this role is to lead the digital vision and implementation of EMKP including digital preservation and curation of ethnographic resources and to adhere to and develop best practices in digital anthropology; to oversee and guide the EMKP granting process, working closely with and advising the global network of scholars.
Date posted: 19/07/2021
Deadline: 02/08/2021
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£38,414 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 (0)20 7323 8000
National Portrait Gallery
The Digital team manages the Gallery’s digital activities – these include the website, digital interpretation onsite, and digital representations of portraits in the Collection. The Digital Officer will assist in the development, delivery, maintenance and support of the Gallery’s website, playing a key part in engaging our audiences while the Gallery is closed.
Date posted: 01/07/2021
Deadline: 02/08/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£18,400 per annum (full time equivalent £23,000 per annum)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02073122482
Imperial War Museums
The Retail and Admissions department welcomes over 2 million visitors each year. The department is responsible for generating income and profit for IWM; delivering a product range that is unique, relevant and inspiring; providing excellent customer service and visitor welcome and the department acts as an ambassador for the IWM brand and values.
Date posted: 27/07/2021
Deadline: 02/08/2021
Location:
IWM Duxford, CambridgeCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£18,575 per annum pro rata (£3,715 per annum)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074165000
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Exhibitions Registrar to join the Exhibitions department at the V&A.
Date posted: 09/07/2021
Deadline: 03/08/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£30,769 - £34,626 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 2937
The National Archives
We are looking for an apprentice who is motivated, enthusiastic, an articulate individual who is both confident working as a team player and individually, has the right attitude and responsibility to communicate to customers at all levels and someone who has a keen interest in technology and helping people.
Date posted: 14/07/2021
Deadline: 04/08/2021
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ITSalary:
£20,343 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
Science Museum Group
Do you have previous experience of operational event management and a knowledge of working in large, multi-use venues? Do you want to progress your events career in our famous landmark museums in the North?
Date posted: 21/07/2021
Deadline: 04/08/2021
Location:
YorkCategory:
EventsSalary:
£25,000 (pro rata) per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685750
Science Museum Group
We are recruiting for an Events Manager based at the Science Museum in London. This dynamic role will include a wide range of responsibilities, from sales support through to planning and operations.
Date posted: 21/07/2021
Deadline: 04/08/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£28,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685750