Jobs
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Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an Accountant to undertake the efficient and effective operation of the financial systems and the maintenance of essential records.
Date posted: 20/07/2017
Deadline: 04/08/2017
Location:
SE LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
circa £28,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
British Museum
The British Museum is currently recruiting for an Administrator to provide support to senior staff and play an integral role in administrative support across the Learning and National Partnerships department, in job-share with another post holder.
Date posted: 17/07/2017
Deadline: 30/07/2017
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£20,744 per annum pro-rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8299
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
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are seeking to appoint two assistant curators – one focusing on art history and the other on maritime history.
Date posted: 13/07/2017
Deadline: 06/08/2017
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£21,000 - £26,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 312 6784
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
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
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for an energetic, efficient and engaging individual with proven teaching and project management experience and a passion for design and the V&A, to deliver this project as part of the V&A's Learning Programmes Team.
Date posted: 20/07/2017
Deadline: 07/08/2017
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
EducationSalary:
£26,940.00 Pro RataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 942 2937
Science Museum Group
To help us promote engagement with our visitors, we are looking for a Collections Assistant to join us at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford on a permanent basis.
Date posted: 21/07/2017
Deadline: 09/08/2017
Location:
BradfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£18,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4319
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a part time Contact Centre Advisor to take inbound communication from the public. You will be the primary contact into the Museum, and will assist in first contact resolution for incoming calls to the V&A, ranging from the Museum's programmes and events, courses and retail queries.
Date posted: 20/07/2017
Deadline: 31/07/2017
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£18,601.00 Pro RataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 942 2937
British Library
We are looking for a Corporate Relations Manager to join the British Library. Please click 'more information' below for further details. Please visit the British Library website to apply.
Date posted: 10/07/2017
Deadline: 06/08/2017
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentOther
Salary:
Salary range is £39,000 - £46,020 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074127000
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 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
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking to appoint a Curator of Textiles to join the Furniture, Textiles and Fashion Department.
Date posted: 27/06/2017
Deadline: 21/08/2017
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£26,940.00 - £35,304.00 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking to appoint a Curatorial Fellow in furniture history to join the Furniture, Textiles and Fashion Department for a fixed term 5 year contract supported by the Oliver Ford Trust.
Date posted: 21/07/2017
Deadline: 01/09/2017
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£26,940 - £35,304 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422010
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
Science Museum Group
As Director of Learning your work will sit at the heart of our mission, advocating SMG’s role in delivering learning for diverse national audiences to funders, policy-makers and other influencers.
Date posted: 28/06/2017
Deadline: 30/07/2017
Location:
National RoleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£78,000 - £85,000 + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4319
Natural History Museum
The NHM are now seeking to appoint a new Director of Public Engagement, reporting to the Director of the Museum, Sir Michael Dixon, and with oversight of permanent gallery developments, temporary exhibitions and learning and other public programmes, alongside the Museum’s commercial businesses (including digital products and services)
Date posted: 07/07/2017
Deadline: 01/09/2017
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
CompetitiveContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
(0) 20 7340 6200
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking an Employee Engagement Manager to develop and implement an employee engagement and internal communications strategy that encourages high staff performance and contributes directly to the achievements of the V&A's strategic aims.
Date posted: 06/07/2017
Deadline: 01/08/2017
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
HRSalary:
£36,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Imperial War Museums
We are looking for a bright, ambitious museum professional to join our Exhibitions and Interpretation team. You will have experience of working in the museums and heritage sector, a passion for the stories IWM tells and the skills and enthusiasm to work with colleagues from different specialisms to improve the visitor experience at Churchill War Rooms, one of our London branches.
Date posted: 19/07/2017
Deadline: 07/08/2017
Location:
IWM London, Lambeth Road, London SE1 6HZCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesCollections Care
Design
Exhibitions
Salary:
£25,000 - £29,375 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 5000