Jobs
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Amgueddfa Cymru-National Museum Wales
Development Administrator
National Museum Cardiff
Grade C £23,561.01 - £27,406.71 per annum
Date posted: 11/07/2024
Deadline: 27/07/2024
Location:
CardiffCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£23,561.01 - £27,406.71 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01392 829400
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:
01937882040
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
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
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
The National Archives
You will take the lead in supporting users by responding to, and managing, the diverse range of queries they raise.
Date posted: 08/07/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Digital
Salary:
£31,178 - £38,761Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
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 and in supporting the mounting of our exhibitions,
Date posted: 11/07/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£24,617 AnnuallyContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
National Gallery
The National Gallery has an exciting opportunity for a Conservation Fellow.
Date posted: 15/07/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£35,700 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
National Gallery
The National Gallery has an exciting opportunity for a Conservation Fellow.
Date posted: 15/07/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£35,700 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking to appoint an Archive Assistant to provide maternity cover for this role, for up to 12 months.
Date posted: 16/07/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationArchivist
Other
Salary:
£18,594 per annum (£30,990 pro rata)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
2479
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking to appoint a Library and Archive Assistant (Graduate Trainee).
Research by Gallery staff supports the acquisition, care and study of paintings in the Gallery’s collection. Research by external visitors to the Research Centre supports the Gallery’s leading national and international role in the scholarship of Western European painting.
Date posted: 16/07/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistLibrarian
Other
Salary:
£30,030 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
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 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
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
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
Imperial War Museums
This wide-ranging post will include, but not be limited to, the conservation of objects held in the IWM collections, preparing collections for display, the condition reporting of Loans In and Out and the delivery of in house conservation training.
Date posted: 12/07/2024
Deadline: 29/07/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£30,300 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Museum
Senior Management Accountant
Finance
Full-time
Permanent
£57,286 per annum
Application deadline: 10am on Monday 29 July 2024
Date posted: 12/07/2024
Deadline: 29/07/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£57,286 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
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
Science Museum Group
Interested in working in a unique environment in the heart of York? Would you like to provide a warm welcome to our museum visitors?
Date posted: 15/07/2024
Deadline: 29/07/2024
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesFundraising / development
Salary:
£18069 - £18096 per annum + £12.00 p/h for 29 hours pwContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795