Jobs
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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Academic Services Librarian to join the Bodleian Law Library at the University of Oxford.
Date posted: 04/06/2025
Deadline: 02/07/2025
Location:
Oxford, OX1 3URCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
£48,235 - £57,255 per annum
Imperial War Museums
Join the team at IWM Duxford as an Apprentice Conservation Technician (Engineering) and play a vital role in helping to conserve and restore the museum’s extensive collection of large industrial objects.
Date posted: 30/06/2025
Deadline: 21/07/2025
Location:
Duxford, CambridgeshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£23,587.00 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Tate
We are currently recruiting for one Art Handling Technicians to support the delivery of Tate programme and make sure that standards are maintained for object packing, handling, movement, documentation, storage and display. The roles will be based at Tate Stores (Southwark and Wiltshire) and across Tate’s other sites.
Date posted: 25/06/2025
Deadline: 07/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£16,710Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Library
As an Assistant Accountant in our Accounting team you will be fundamental to our ability to support the organisation through the provision of a financial service.
Date posted: 19/06/2025
Deadline: 20/07/2025
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week, including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 7 July 2025
Date posted: 20/06/2025
Deadline: 07/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
Science Museum Group
As an Assistant Registrar you will play a pivotal role in delivering the National Railway Museum's masterplan to manage the long loan out programme.
Date posted: 30/06/2025
Deadline: 14/07/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £24757 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
We are recruiting a Cataloguing Officer to support the relocation of the Parliamentary Archives to Kew.
Date posted: 19/06/2025
Deadline: 03/07/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
AdministrationArchivist
Other
Digital
Salary:
£28,337 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Life is looking for a Collections Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.
Date posted: 13/06/2025
Deadline: 06/07/2025
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£50,985.29 - £59,092.75Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928
Science Museum Group
Provide a high-quality service to enquirers at all times in line with SMG's Behaviours and supported by our in-house Inspiring Service programme.
Date posted: 23/06/2025
Deadline: 07/07/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £7202 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Development Manager: Philanthropy & Individual Giving.
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 20/07/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
The salary for this role is between £36,500 and £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Development Manager: Research & Operations.
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 20/07/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
The salary for this role is between £36,500 and £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Imperial War Museums
HMS Belfast is a Second World War Light Cruiser moored on the River Thames and is a branch of IWM. HMS Belfast has an engaged family audience of visitors, as well as the successful Kip in a Ship experience for schools and formal groups. We are launching a Birthday Party experience to further expand IWM’s engagement with young audiences.
Date posted: 16/06/2025
Deadline: 23/07/2025
Location:
HMS BelfastCategory:
EducationSalary:
£ 13.85 per hour, plus 12.1% in respect of annual leave entitlementContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
na
Science Museum Group
As a Finance Assistant, you will assist the team with processing sales and purchase invoices and expenses, providing a client-focused service.
Date posted: 23/06/2025
Deadline: 07/07/2025
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Up to £23900 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
To assist in the safety of the Aerodrome Operation at IWM Duxford.
Date posted: 16/06/2025
Deadline: 08/07/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Health and SafetySalary:
£28,000 to £ 30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Formal Learning Coordinator.
Date posted: 13/06/2025
Deadline: 09/07/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
AdministrationEducation
Salary:
The salary for this post is between £28,900 to £31,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Science Museum Group
Fundraising Co-Ordinator Role at Science Museum, London
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 11/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £27040 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £42,938 - £48,054 (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 07/07/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£42,938 - £48,054 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Library
We have an exciting opportunity for two friendly and supportive HR Advisors to join our team. As a HR Advisor, you will provide comprehensive advice and support to managers and employees across the full range of employee related issues.
Date posted: 19/06/2025
Deadline: 06/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Imperial War Museums
At IWM, we’re committed to creating a fantastic place to work—where people feel supported, included, and able to grow. We’re now hiring two HR Business Partners to help drive our people strategy and culture of high performance.
Date posted: 24/06/2025
Deadline: 04/08/2025
Location:
London, EnglandCategory:
HRSalary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Museum
Insight Manager
Programme Management and Masterplan
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£41,852 per annum
Date posted: 30/06/2025
Deadline: 28/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OutreachSalary:
Up to £41852 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000