Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Science Museum Group
Would you like to develop and deliver financial processes in an inspiring environment?
The home of human ingenuity, the Science Museum Group is the most significant group of science and industry museums in the world, sharing a mission to engage people in making sense of the science that shapes our lives.
Date posted: 05/07/2017
Deadline: 23/07/2017
Location:
National RoleCategory:
OtherSalary:
Circa £26,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4319
Science Museum Group
Are you passionate about improving opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects?
Science Museum Group showcase a world-class collection of objects through interactive galleries and exhibitions at 5, prestigious, museums nationwide.
Date posted: 06/07/2017
Deadline: 23/07/2017
Location:
National RoleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£21,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4319
Science Museum Group
Are you a champion of providing excellent administration skills?
We are focussed on igniting curiosity in our diverse audiences, aiming to grow their ‘Science-Capital’ inspiring the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians (STEM).
Date posted: 06/07/2017
Deadline: 23/07/2017
Location:
MultipleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£17,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4319
Science Museum Group
The Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester are looking for a passionate Explainer Team Leader to join the Learning and Public programmes department on a permanent basis.
Date posted: 07/07/2017
Deadline: 23/07/2017
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£23,695 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4319
British Library
We are looking for a Cultural Events Assistant to join the British Library. Please click 'more information' below for further details. Please visit the British Library website to apply.
Date posted: 07/07/2017
Deadline: 23/07/2017
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Salary is £21,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074127000
Tate
An exciting opportunity for an experienced project manager
Date posted: 12/07/2017
Deadline: 23/07/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationCuratorial
Exhibitions
Other
Salary:
£24,774 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Imperial War Museums
You will be part of the Design team, collaborating with Graphic Designers and other colleagues and departments across IWM as required to ensure all tasks and objectives are met.
Date posted: 27/06/2017
Deadline: 24/07/2017
Location:
IWM London, Lambeth Rd, London, SE1 6HZCategory:
DesignSalary:
£35,000 per annum - £43,550 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
Natural History Museum
The Learning Engagement Team are key to this mission and responsible for organising and delivering a world class suite of activities for large and diverse audiences, contributing to the Museum becoming a centre of excellence for informal learning.
Date posted: 03/07/2017
Deadline: 24/07/2017
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£32,500 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5000
The Wallace Collection
We currently have an opening in our Collections Services Department for an Archivist and Records Manager.
The Archivist and Records Manager has sole responsibility for the cataloguing and management of both the Wallace Collection’s historic archive and modern records and will play a vital role in the delivery of the museum’s objectives.
Date posted: 04/07/2017
Deadline: 24/07/2017
Location:
Central LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£25,000 to £27,500 depending on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7563 9565
Science Museum Group
Are you skilled in appraising museum archives for their importance? Would you like to use your knowledge to contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime museum project?
The Science Museum Group is looking for an Assistant Archivist to play an important role in the Once Collection project – our strategic initiative to re-imagine how our collection is cared for, accessed and shared.
Date posted: 05/07/2017
Deadline: 24/07/2017
Location:
Science MuseumCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £22,000 + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4319
Imperial War Museums
As a member of the Retail and Admission team you will be in a key, customer facing role, welcoming visitors to the museum, providing them with detailed information and consistently delivering the highest standards of customer service.
Date posted: 07/07/2017
Deadline: 24/07/2017
Location:
IWM London, Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesAdministration
Salary:
£18,330 per annum + 20.0% employer pension contributionContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 5000
Natural History Museum
The finance team have a vacancy for two Assistant Management Accountants, who will report to the Senior Management Accountant and support the team and Head of Finance in ensuring a high level of service to internal and external users of the Finance Department, primarily in terms of information provision.
Date posted: 11/07/2017
Deadline: 24/07/2017
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
up to £30,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
(0)20 7942 5000
Natural History Museum
The role of the Financial Accounts Assistant is to assist and support the Financial Accountant in their duties, primarily in the areas of account reconciliations, fixed assets, cash management, VAT, year-end accounts and audit preparation.
Date posted: 11/07/2017
Deadline: 24/07/2017
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£25,195 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5000
Museum of London
Can you steer the delivery of imaginative, memorable, robust and impactful exhibitions and displays in a museum context?
Date posted: 11/07/2017
Deadline: 24/07/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
circa £45,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7814 5611
British Library
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the development of the skills, knowledge and experience of British Library staff in support of our people strategy and our ambitious Living Knowledge vision.
Date posted: 11/07/2017
Deadline: 24/07/2017
Location:
St Pancras, London, NW1 2DBCategory:
HRSalary:
£32,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 88 2030
Tate
How would you like to lead a team of Art Handling Technicians to deliver Tate's programmes?
Date posted: 13/07/2017
Deadline: 24/07/2017
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareOther
Technician
Salary:
£24,774 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Museum of London
As the leading museum for London, we tell the story of the world’s greatest city and its people – so why not make this the place to discover your story of London?
Date posted: 11/07/2017
Deadline: 25/07/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
£31,020 p.a.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7814 5611
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking three Family Learning Facilitators to provide families with a first-class visitor experience, supporting the family offer at the Museum and encouraging family exploration of the Museum’s collection.
Date posted: 11/07/2017
Deadline: 25/07/2017
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Outreach
Salary:
£9.40 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7323 8299
British Museum
The Development Operations team are currently looking for a new Database Assistant to provide essential database support for the team and particularly for the maintenance and updating of accurate Membership gifts and records.
Date posted: 11/07/2017
Deadline: 25/07/2017
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Salary:
£20,744 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8299
British Museum
We have a unique opportunity for a Head of Digital Programme Delivery to take responsibility for delivering a programme of key projects
Date posted: 11/07/2017
Deadline: 25/07/2017
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Senior managementDigital
Salary:
£61,454 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8299