Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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York Museums Trust
York Museums Trust is an independent charitable organisation created to manage York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum & Gardens, and York St Mary’s.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an E-Communications Co-ordinator to work within the Communications Department.
Date posted: 12/04/2018
Deadline: 27/04/2018
Location:
YorkCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£19,248 to £21,454 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 687617
Royal Armouries
Working as a Museum Assistant you will work within all public-facing areas of the museum, proactively promoting activities and services available to customers including commercial areas while also ensuring the security of the museum collection.
Date posted: 23/04/2018
Deadline: 07/05/2018
Location:
LeedsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£11,400 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113 2201949
Tate
Fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and creative Learning team
Date posted: 23/04/2018
Deadline: 06/05/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
See WebsiteContract type:
OtherHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Royal Armouries
A varied and interesting role complimenting the core duties of the cleaning department and other similar duties in preparing the museum and assisting other departments throughout the day
Date posted: 24/04/2018
Deadline: 09/05/2018
Location:
LeedsCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£7.83 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113 220 1949
Royal Armouries
You will support the Building Services department at times of peak activities during the summer months. No specific technical skills are required, however the work would suit someone with DIY interests.
Date posted: 24/04/2018
Deadline: 09/05/2018
Location:
LeedsCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£7.83 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113 220 1949
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is currently looking to recruit a number of Visitor Services Assistants – Exhibition Cover on a fixed term basis.
Date posted: 25/04/2018
Deadline: 01/05/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Pro rata £13,923 per annum, based on the full time equivalent of £21,216 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 306 0055
Science Museum
Do you want a great opportunity in a dynamic and exciting Visitor Facing role, maximising visitor's enjoyment of their visit to Science Museum?
The Science Museum are looking to recruit a number of weekend Visitor Services Assistants.
Date posted: 25/04/2018
Deadline: 06/05/2018
Location:
Science Museum, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£18,583.50 FTE pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
National Railway Museum
Are you passionate about performing, sharing and delivering authentic stories?
Date posted: 25/04/2018
Deadline: 13/05/2018
Location:
National Railway MuseumCategory:
EducationSalary:
£16,337 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
Imperial War Museums
IWM are looking for Retail and Admissions Assistant to join its Retail and Admissions team on a 6 month contract.
Date posted: 26/04/2018
Deadline: 11/05/2018
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£16,477 per annum pro rata + 20% employers pension contributionContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074165000
Imperial War Museums
IWM are looking for a Retail and Admissions Assistant for its Retail and Admissions department on a permanent basis.
Date posted: 26/04/2018
Deadline: 11/05/2018
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£16,477 per annum, pro rata 20.0% employers pension contributionContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074165000
Imperial War Museums
IWM are looking for a Senior Sales Assistant to join its Retail and Admissions team on a permanent basis.
Date posted: 26/04/2018
Deadline: 11/05/2018
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£17,997 annum + 20% employers pension contributionContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074165000
Natural History Museum
An emerging expert in their field of collections-based science, the curator will demonstrate ability in scholarship science (e.g. taxonomy, systematics, organismal biology) and have proven expertise in taxonomy and identification of either ants, termites or beetles.
Date posted: 04/04/2018
Deadline: 02/05/2018
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ResearchScientific
Salary:
£29,678 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking an IT Service Desk Analyst who will be responsible for delivering and supporting desktops including Mac and Windows desktops and laptops, and mobile devices within public and non-public spaces in the Museum.
Date posted: 04/04/2018
Deadline: 18/05/2018
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ITSalary:
27,000.00Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
National Museums Scotland
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent appointment to the National Museums Scotland’s Collections Information team. Reporting to the Collections Information Manager, the Collections Information Officer will play a central role in supporting the Museum’s programmes of digitisation and collections information management.
Date posted: 09/04/2018
Deadline: 26/04/2018
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£24,320 - £26,445 per annum plus membership of Civil Service pension schemeContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 247 4094 (answerphone)
Royal Museums Greenwich
We're looking for passionate individual to coordinate the delivery of our opening programme of activities and supporting resources for the final stages of the Endeavour project.
Date posted: 11/04/2018
Deadline: 01/05/2018
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
EducationSalary:
£23,000-£30,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 312 6784
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a National Museum that tells the story of the RAF through its people and collections. It has three sites (London, Cosford and Stafford) and a trading company which supplements its funding which comes principally from the Ministry of Defence.
Date posted: 12/04/2018
Deadline: 03/05/2018
Location:
ColindaleCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
£24,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8205 2266
British Library
We are looking for a Project Support Officer, Two Centuries of Indian Print to join the British Library. Please click 'more information' below for further details. Please visit the British Library website to apply.
Date posted: 13/04/2018
Deadline: 06/05/2018
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
Salary is £12,600 per annum (this is pro rata £21,000 per annum)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937882030
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a National Museum that tells the story of the RAF through its people and collections. It has three sites (London, Cosford and Stafford) and a trading company which supplements its funding which comes principally from the Ministry of Defence.
Date posted: 13/04/2018
Deadline: 06/05/2018
Location:
ColindaleCategory:
OtherSalary:
c£28,000 paContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8205 2266
Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Life is the charity responsible for inspiring Glasgow’s citizens and visitors to lead richer and more active lives through culture, sport and learning. We believe in the transformational power of the services we provide for the citizens of and visitors to the City of Glasgow.
Date posted: 13/04/2018
Deadline: 29/04/2018
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£21,697.63 - £25,432.87Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 1054
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for a Youth Engagement & Volunteering Coordinator who will advocate for active youth participation at the Horniman and ensure that the contribution of young people is integrated into major museum projects, exhibitions and initiatives
Date posted: 13/04/2018
Deadline: 30/04/2018
Location:
SE LondonCategory:
EducationOutreach
Salary:
circa £29,000 (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872