Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums is looking for people who can spark curiosity and deliver engaging experiences to families and school students of all ages when they visit one of IWM’s five museums. This role is not about being an expert historian, it is about inspiring museum visitors onsite experience in a fun, creative and confident way, bringing IWM’s stories and sites to life.
Date posted: 08/02/2023
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
IWM NorthCategory:
EducationSalary:
£9.90 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02070913108
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums is looking for people who can spark curiosity and deliver engaging experiences to families and school students of all ages when they visit one of IWM’s five museums. This role is not about being an expert historian, it is about inspiring museum visitors onsite experience in a fun, creative and confident way, bringing IWM’s stories and sites to life.
Date posted: 08/02/2023
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
EducationSalary:
£9.90 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02070913108
Museum of the Home
Can you provide excellent customer experience? We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our successful visitor-facing team. If you are a talented customer service professional who enjoys meeting new people, engaging in conversation and exploring big ideas, then we want to hear from you!
Date posted: 15/11/2023
Deadline: 01/12/2023
Location:
136 Kingsland Road London E2 8EACategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£11.95 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7749 6004
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands.
Date posted: 14/11/2023
Deadline: 03/12/2023
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£19,366.54Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an experienced Cleaning Support member of staff who will take pride in helping us deliver a high standard of service for our visitors. Working within the Estate department you will be responsible for ensuring we provide the best experience possible in a welcoming, safe, secure, clean and comfortable environment.
Date posted: 28/09/2023
Deadline: 31/12/2023
Location:
SE LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£21833 Pro Rata Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
Imperial War Museums
Interested in working in the heritage sector? Looking to develop new skills to further your career? Want to combine academic study with the opportunity to apply new learning in the workplace?
Date posted: 03/11/2023
Deadline: 04/12/2023
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£24,778 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 3186
National Museum of the Royal Navy
The NMRN’s vision is to be the world’s most inspiring Naval Museum. Its mission is to inspire enjoyment and engagement with the continuing history and modern role of the Royal Navy and the Royal Navy’s impact on shaping both our nation and the modern world.
Date posted: 06/11/2023
Deadline: 10/12/2023
Location:
Portsmouth Historic DockyardCategory:
ConservationOther
Scientific
Salary:
Salary (Grade 5): £27,554 - £31,493 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023 9289 4555
Museum of the Home
This role will deliver an excellent visitor experience by providing a warm and engaging welcome to our diverse audiences. You will engage visitors to build their understanding of the Museum, our charitable status, and up-sell our programme, events and commercial offer.
Date posted: 08/11/2023
Deadline: 07/12/2023
Location:
136 Kingsland Road London E2 8EACategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£24,000 (full-time equivalent)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7749 6004
Tullie
Do you want to play a key supporting role in the transformation of Cumbria's premier museum?
Date posted: 09/11/2023
Deadline: 04/12/2023
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£20,573 - £21,358Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
British Library
The Business & IP Centre (BIPC) supports start-up businesses, entrepreneurs and library users across the UK or online to start and grow successful businesses. For the past 17 years, the British Library has established a National Network of 21 partner libraries offering BIPC services across the UK.
Date posted: 10/11/2023
Deadline: 04/12/2023
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
AnnuallyContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+441937882040
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Digital and Audiences Officer.
Date posted: 14/11/2023
Deadline: 10/12/2023
Location:
London, EnglandCategory:
DigitalSalary:
In the range of £26,500 to £29,500 per annum dependent upon skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Museum
Catalogue Coordinator (Terminology)
Collection Projects and Resources
Full-time
Fixed term (6 months)
£26,117 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 4th December
Date posted: 20/11/2023
Deadline: 04/12/2023
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£26,117 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238299
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the HR Shared Service team within the Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM) Division, University of Oxford!
Date posted: 21/11/2023
Deadline: 03/01/2024
Location:
Oxford (OX1 3BG)Category:
HRSalary:
£25,138 - £28,759 per annum
British Museum
Documentation Assistant
Money and Medals
Full time
Permanent
£28,868 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Tuesday 5th December 2023
Date posted: 22/11/2023
Deadline: 05/12/2023
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£288,68Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8734
Science Museum Group
Explainer based at the National Railway Museum in York.
Date posted: 22/11/2023
Deadline: 06/12/2023
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Outreach
Salary:
Up to £20673 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Bodleian Libraries are looking for librarians of the future and this trainee scheme is the first step in your career in Librarianship/Information Management. Oxford’s one-year full-time traineeships provide an excellent launch-pad for undertaking a subsequent postgraduate qualifications and a professional career. 9 vacancies will be available,
Date posted: 22/11/2023
Deadline: 22/01/2024
Location:
OxfordCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
Grade 2.6: £22,681 per annum
British Museum
Assistant Collection Manager: Care and Access -Department of Africa, Oceania & the Americas
Collection Care
Full-time
Permanent
£25,575 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Thursday, 7 December 2023
Date posted: 23/11/2023
Deadline: 07/12/2023
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£25,575 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238734
Imperial War Museums
The Preservation Conservator (Archives) is based at IWM Duxford and part of the Preservation Team, within the Department of Collections Management.
Date posted: 24/11/2023
Deadline: 04/12/2023
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£28,017 per annum (Trading Company Contract) or £27,274 per annum (Museum Contract)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02070913186
British Museum
Project Curator: Samurai Exhibition
Asia
Part-time (4 days per week)
Fixed term (23 months)
£28,868 pro rata’d
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 05/01/2024
Date posted: 27/11/2023
Deadline: 05/12/2023
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,868 pro rata’dContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02073238299