Jobs
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The National Archives
We are looking for a user researcher who has a good understanding of usability and accessibility practices and knowledge of a variety of user research methods and how they should be applied.
Date posted: 20/04/2022
Deadline: 23/05/2022
Location:
Richmond-upon-Thames, London, TW9 4DUCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£36,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Royal Museums Greenwich
The main purpose of the role is to implement the agreed Museum press strategy. Key responsibilities include: to implement media projects and campaigns from start to finish, involving and communicating with Museum staff and external contacts as appropriate. To research, prepare and distribute media releases and other communications.
Date posted: 09/05/2022
Deadline: 23/05/2022
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
£25,000 - £30,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 88584422
British Library
The Touring Exhibitions and Partnership Manager role leads and develops the Library’s national and international exhibition programmes.
Date posted: 05/05/2022
Deadline: 23/05/2022
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareExhibitions
Salary:
£39,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882030
National Library of Scotland
Fixed term contract to mid May 2023, 29.6 hours per week, FTE salary £39,052 per annum (pro-rata), Civil Service Pension.
Date posted: 05/05/2022
Deadline: 23/05/2022
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£39,052 pro-rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
British Museum
The main purpose of the role is to manage the income & cash handling functions of the Museum group and oversee the financial data interfaces to ensure that all income is received and processed in a timely manner, financial data is accurate and the service provided to Museum departments is of a high standard.
Date posted: 09/05/2022
Deadline: 23/05/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£35,485 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238396
The National Archives
As Senior Interaction Designer, you will be part of a creative, motivated and supportive agile team which embraces challenge and looks for opportunities to help meet our ambitions.
Date posted: 11/05/2022
Deadline: 23/05/2022
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£45,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
1 post 20 hours per week – Discovery Museum (permanent)
3-4 posts for our Casual Facility Assistant Register. Various hours and locations across our venues.
Date posted: 12/05/2022
Deadline: 23/05/2022
Location:
Tyne & WearCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£18,887 - £19,264 per annum (pro-rata)Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
+447789652358
Tate
Resourcing Manager
Reference: TG3310
Opportunity type: Permanent, Full-time
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £36,120 per annum (inclusive of £3,014 market rate allowance)
Location: London
Date posted: 17/05/2022
Deadline: 23/05/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£36,120 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Tate
Human Resources Systems and Data Manager
Reference: TG3311
Opportunity type: Permanent, Full-time
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Location: London
Date posted: 17/05/2022
Deadline: 23/05/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
The National Archives
You will have the vision and technical expertise to design a robust and scalable architecture for digital archiving and build strategic alignment across our digital products. We are looking for an excellent communicator who thrives working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and is passionate about applying technology to solve problems.
Date posted: 10/05/2022
Deadline: 24/05/2022
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£60,000 per annum (including market supplement)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 3985 5979
National Portrait Gallery
The Gallery is looking for a Loans Registrar to manage and administer all short and long term loans from the Gallery’s Collection to borrowers and partners in the UK and around the world.
Date posted: 03/05/2022
Deadline: 24/05/2022
Location:
London and homeworkingCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£34,500 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073060055
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking an Assistant Collection Manager: Heavy Objects to join the Collection Care department.
Date posted: 10/05/2022
Deadline: 24/05/2022
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£23,032Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442073238000
Victoria & Albert Museum
The V&A is committed to creating a world class visitor and learning experience across all V&A sites and collections while looking to diversify and increase private and commercial funding sources. V&A Membership is a key facilitator in achieving these aims and therefore the growth and stewardship of Membership is vital to the Museum’s success.
Date posted: 12/05/2022
Deadline: 24/05/2022
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
25,500 - 28,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums Art Galleries team. We are seeking to recruit two temporary Customer Service Officers who will deliver a high-quality visitor experience during the Lindisfarne Gospels Exhibition.
Date posted: 12/05/2022
Deadline: 24/05/2022
Location:
Tyne & WearCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£26,446 – £29,174 per annum (pro-rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07789652358
British Library
Working as part of a small team in the Exhibitions Office you will play an important role in the everyday management of the Exhibitions office
Date posted: 05/05/2022
Deadline: 25/05/2022
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareExhibitions
Salary:
£21,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882030
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Keep of Middle East to join the Middle East department.
Date posted: 06/05/2022
Deadline: 25/05/2022
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£66,845Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442073238000
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Development Team secures vital income through membership, donations, grants, and sponsorship to ensure that Royal Museums Greenwich can meet its aims.
Post pandemic lockdown our focus is to secure funding for core Museum programmes and activities to assist in our financial recovery and continue our work.
Date posted: 11/05/2022
Deadline: 25/05/2022
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£22,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128572
Victoria & Albert Museum
This is an exciting time to join the V&A IT team. Technology is integral to the operation of the V&A and plays a fundamental role in enabling the Museum to achieve its strategic objectives. The V&A Technology team is responsible for supporting V&A technology, ensuring key technology services are delivered in line with Business requirements.
Date posted: 11/05/2022
Deadline: 25/05/2022
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ITSalary:
27,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
National Gallery
Job Title: Employee Engagement and Internal Communications Officer
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £39,710.00 per annum
Closing Date: 26 May 2022 at 11:45pm
Date posted: 11/05/2022
Deadline: 26/05/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£39,710.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Victoria & Albert Museum
This is an exciting time to join the V&A IT team. Technology is integral to the operation of the V&A and plays a fundamental role in enabling the Museum to achieve its strategic objectives. The V&A IT team is responsible for supporting V&A technology, ensuring key technology services are delivered in line with Business requirements.
Date posted: 12/05/2022
Deadline: 26/05/2022
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ITSalary:
27,000 - 30,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02079422937