Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Gallery
This is a fixed-term three-year appointment with responsibility for the further development of one of the National Gallery’s key research themes, Art and Religion.
Date posted: 14/05/2018
Deadline: 28/05/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£30,236 - £37,886 paContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 747 2812
British Museum
Do you want to work at the heart of one of the world’s most prestigious institutions? We’re embarking on a huge IS transformational programme to drive the British Museum into the future.
Date posted: 11/05/2018
Deadline: 25/05/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£33,277 - £37,090Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The National Archives
Do you have a passion for archival records, finding aids and search tools? Could you help us improve the quality and completeness of our catalogue data?
Date posted: 15/05/2018
Deadline: 31/05/2018
Location:
Kew, Richmond, SurreyCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£26,336Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 392 5203
National Galleries Scotland
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT – FINANCIAL CONTROL BAND 5A
PERM FULLTIME
£29,889 to £32,744 (pay award pending)
Date posted: 11/05/2018
Deadline: 20/05/2018
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£29,889 to £32,744 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6281
British Museum
The Registrar’s Office is looking to recruit an Assistant Collections Manager in the Loans and Display team with responsibility for practical aspects of care and preservation of the British Museum collections.
Date posted: 10/05/2018
Deadline: 22/05/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£20,867Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
The Assistant Director of Resources will support the Executive Director of Collections and Governance in the management of Finance, HR and Procurement.
Date posted: 09/05/2018
Deadline: 23/05/2018
Location:
IWM London, Lambeth Road, SE1 6HZCategory:
FinancialHR
Other
Salary:
Circa £70,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 5000
Tate
An exciting opportunity for an Assistant Merchandiser to join Tate Enterprises's Merchandise team
Date posted: 14/05/2018
Deadline: 01/06/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£23,000 per annum plus great benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074014166
Museum of Science & Industry
Are you passionate about promoting museum collections to diverse audiences?
Date posted: 18/05/2018
Deadline: 04/06/2018
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£11,127 (based on £22,500) + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
Natural History Museum
The new role of Associate Head, Philanthropy, will take the lead on the major donors remit of the team, whilst supporting up to three staff members to deliver excellent account management and develop new business across Trusts, Major Donors, Patrons and Legators.
Date posted: 16/05/2018
Deadline: 29/05/2018
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Competitive plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals interested in flexible work opportunities to support the delivery of our exciting Science Learning programme. You will be responsible for the delivery of workshops, master classes, planetarium shows and other activities for primary and secondary school groups.
Date posted: 16/04/2018
Deadline: 21/05/2018
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
EducationEvents
Front of house/visitor services
Outreach
Scientific
Salary:
£10.75 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
0208 312 8514
Science Museum
Are you enthusiastic about delivering high quality AV services in a museum environment? Do you have in-depth knowledge of audio and video systems?
Date posted: 01/05/2018
Deadline: 20/05/2018
Location:
Science Museum, LondonCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£27,000 - £30,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
Natural History Museum
We seek to employ a PhD level scientist focusing on bioinformatics analysis that can work independently on the project. This means that the post holder will have the training and applicable skills to also perform some lab work to support this project.
Date posted: 03/05/2018
Deadline: 04/06/2018
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£33,416 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a dynamic Head of Collections Move Programme who will lead and manage our large decant team (c. 35 staff in 2018, plus volunteers) ensuring that the collection of c.250,000 objects, 875 archives and library material is moved safely to their new location, within the allocated time and budget.
Date posted: 18/05/2018
Deadline: 11/06/2018
Location:
Blythe House, W14 0QXCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£55,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Imperial War Museums
IWM are looking for a Business Support Assistant to ensure provision of all financial and administrative support within the department.
Date posted: 18/05/2018
Deadline: 05/06/2018
Location:
IWM London, Lambeth Road, SE1 6HZCategory:
AdministrationFinancial
Salary:
£21,315 – £25,325 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 5000
British Museum
The British Museum is recruiting for a Business Support Officer to provide operational and administrative support to the Capital Planning and Programme Management department by delivering a central performance reporting, project cash-flow monitoring, data gathering and analysis, administration and communications function.
Date posted: 18/05/2018
Deadline: 06/06/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationBuildings and facilities
IT
Salary:
£28,655Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum Company’s Retail department is looking to recruit a Buyer to manage the efficient development, buying and supply of retail product to maximise sales and customer satisfaction.
Date posted: 11/05/2018
Deadline: 25/05/2018
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8181
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Trust
Currently operating as an independent charitable trust, Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is now seeking a successor to the Founding Chair, Roger Cooke.
Date posted: 18/04/2018
Deadline: 25/05/2018
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Pro bonoContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
01228 618 779
Royal Museums Greenwich
If you take real pride in a job well done, we could have the role for you. Working as part of a team, you'll make sure that areas across Royal Museums Greenwich sites are kept spotlessly clean. Shifts are 3.5 hours from 7am, for five days out of seven including weekends and bank holidays.
Date posted: 17/05/2018
Deadline: 31/05/2018
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Health and Safety
Other
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 312 8514
Tate
Join our excellent Collection Care division as a Collection Registrar
Date posted: 24/04/2018
Deadline: 07/06/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,120Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Imperial War Museums
IWM are looking for a Collections Assistant to join its Collections management team on a 12 month FTC
Date posted: 18/05/2018
Deadline: 04/06/2018
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareExhibitions
Salary:
£17,278 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074165000