Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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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 685795Museum of London
As part of London Museum’s sector leadership role, our team of Museum Development Officers (MDOs) works on behalf of non-national museums to provide development opportunities and to support good practice. We have a vacancy in the Museum Development London team.
Date posted: 22/07/2024
Deadline: 27/08/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£17,797Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078145792
Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
We have an opportunity for an Assistant Documentation Officer to join the Collections Management team at Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums on a fixed term basis.
Date posted: 24/07/2024
Deadline: 31/07/2024
Location:
Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon TyneCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Salary:
£19,435 - £20,159 Per Annum, Pro Rota. (FTE Salary Equivalent to £24,294 - £25,119)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
-Museum of London
This is an exciting opportunity to join our creative and award-winning Learning team to help shape the future of our programming, as we work towards the opening of the new London Museum in 2026. The Learning Manager (Showspace) will lead the development of London Museum’s new shows programme for schools and family audiences.
Date posted: 25/07/2024
Deadline: 19/08/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£30,934 pro-rata per annum plus benefits (£18,560 pro-rata’d per annum)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611
Tullie
Tullie is transforming. Do you have what it takes to help us create a dynamic cultural hub for 21st century audiences? Over the next five years we are looking to invest more than £10m to make Tullie the go to place for everyone in Cumbria.
Date posted: 02/07/2024
Deadline: 30/07/2024
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
26,322Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01228618719
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:
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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
British Museum
Nordic Project Curator
Prints & Drawings
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term, 18 months
£28,868 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 31 July 2024
Date posted: 04/07/2024
Deadline: 31/07/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,868 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238165
British Library
We’re seeking a motivated individual to join our enthusiastic, high-performing team and contribute to the delivery of an ambitious strategy, aiming to make business support accessible to everyone through the British Library’s Business & IP Centre (BIPC).
Date posted: 04/07/2024
Deadline: 31/07/2024
Location:
St Pancras LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£27,300Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Library
The British Library is seeking to recruit a permanent part-time Print Room Coordinator and Cataloguer to join the Visual Arts Team at St Pancras. This post is a job-share and will be fully onsite.
Date posted: 08/07/2024
Deadline: 31/07/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,300 pro rata per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937882040
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
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
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
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We're looking for an experienced Security Officer to maintain the safety and security of the Museum Collections and Estate and ensure the safety of staff and visitors using the museum facilities.
The role includes patrolling, monitoring systems, providing a reception facility, maintaining written records and providing reports.
Date posted: 12/07/2024
Deadline: 31/07/2024
Location:
SE23 3PQCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£26,200 per annum (rising to £26,729 after probation)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02086991872
Imperial War Museums
The Events and Experiences Co-ordinator at Duxford manages the day-to-day operation of a number of activities based around IWM’s collection of historic exhibits. This role will manage and deliver site hire events at Duxford, as well as IWM events and experiences, such as Photography Evenings and Lecture Days.
Date posted: 15/07/2024
Deadline: 05/08/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
EventsSalary:
£ 26,000 – £29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as an Events and Retail Administrator.
Date posted: 15/07/2024
Deadline: 04/08/2024
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Salary:
The salary for this role is £27,352 per annum.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Science Museum Group
Do you have great customer service and a good eye for detail and organisation? Are you keen to develop a career in fundraising?
Date posted: 15/07/2024
Deadline: 29/07/2024
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
£24000 - £27500 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Explainer based at the National Railway Museum in York.
Date posted: 15/07/2024
Deadline: 29/07/2024
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Outreach
Salary:
£11232 - £22464 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our mission is to tell the epic story of the Royal Navy and we do this through planes, ships, submarines, people, collections, exhibitions, galleries, and new museums. Our vision is to be the most inspiring naval museum in the world.
Date posted: 18/07/2024
Deadline: 04/08/2024
Location:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard,Category:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (Grade 5) – £28,554 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023 9289 4555
Science Museum Group
Interested in joining a team responsible for the largest and most complex museum estate in the country? Do you have a keen eye for detail?
Date posted: 18/07/2024
Deadline: 01/08/2024
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesHealth and Safety
Salary:
Up to £28079 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795