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Imperial War Museums
IWM Duxford hosts two of the biggest Air Shows in the UK in June and September, and several smaller flying events throughout the year from May to October. IWM is one of the world’s leading authorities on conflict and its impact on people’s lives – from 1914 through to the present day and beyond.
Date posted: 28/04/2025
Deadline: 15/05/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12.60 per hour, plus 12.1% in respect of annual leave entitlementContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
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Imperial War Museums
Join IWM as Head of Movement & Storage, and lead our Collections Care department in managing the team responsible for the storage and transit of collections across all IWM branches; a role crucial to the success of our Collections Care work.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 21/05/2025
Location:
CambridgeshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£58,364.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Imperial War Museums
In this pivotal role at IWM North, you will lead the creation and delivery of IWM’s Masterplan, a transformative programme aimed at enhancing the museum's visitor experience. This involves working collaboratively with communities and partners to bring the vision to life.
Date posted: 11/04/2025
Deadline: 12/05/2025
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Churchill War RoomsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£27,008 per annum, £21,606 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
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Imperial War Museums
The Volunteering Officer ensures that IWM delivers high quality, enjoyable and impactful volunteer engagement. Volunteering Officers lead a team of passionate and motivated volunteers, overseeing smooth and safe operation across Front of House and Back of House areas. The team will produce positive, impactful results and experiences for volunteers, visitors and IWM.
Date posted: 29/04/2025
Deadline: 19/05/2025
Location:
Any London BranchCategory:
OutreachSalary:
£27,000 to £29,000 per annum, full time equivalent (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
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