Jobs
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Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
NegotiableContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Supporter Events Coordinator
Development
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£31,979 per annum/ pro rata
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Friday 5 September 2025
Date posted: 21/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,979Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
To provide first line management to deliver an excellent visitor safety service. Ensure the safety and security of our visitors and the collection through the management of a team and operational management of all Health and Safety, security and emergency responsibilities.
Date posted: 20/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£33,033 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Programme Manager x 2
Estates and Capital Projects
41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)”
Permanent
£58,162 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 05 September 2025
Date posted: 18/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£58,162 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8864
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you a finance professional with a passion for building collaborative relationships with stakeholders? An opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Senior Finance Business Partner in the Bodleian Libraries.
Date posted: 08/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
Oxford OX1 3BGCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£48,235 - £57,255 per annum
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (23 months)
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 5 September 2025
Date posted: 14/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£29,642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed Term (23 months)
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 5 September 2025
Date posted: 14/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£29,642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums is seeking to appoint a FCDO Trustee to join the Board.
Date posted: 07/07/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
United KingdomCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Voluntary rolesContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
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Imperial War Museums
Join our team at IWM Duxford as a Conservator and play a crucial role in preserving our objects and ensuring their readiness for display, research, and loans. This position is essential in safeguarding their historical integrity, ensuring future generations can experience and enjoy them.
Date posted: 11/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
From £30,906 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Finance Manager.
Date posted: 08/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Circa £45,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
University of Cambridge Museums
We are now recruiting a Communications Assistant – a new role providing key support across internal communications and PR.
Date posted: 04/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£26,942 - £30,805Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764 407
Natural History Museum
The Senior Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and the rest of the Philanthropy team, feeding into the overall strategy for the team. They will manage a portfolio of funder accounts which deliver long-term, high-value strategic partnerships as well as building new relationships.
Date posted: 07/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
52000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5000
University of Cambridge Museums
The Membership and Individual Giving Coordinator is a pivotal new role that will support the strategic development and delivery of the Fitzwilliam Museum's membership and individual giving programmes.
Date posted: 04/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£30,805 - £35,116Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764 407
National Library of Scotland
9 hours per week and fixed term to mis July 2026.
Date posted: 02/09/2025
Deadline: 08/09/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationLibrarian
Salary:
£7,947Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
Tate
This is a rare opportunity to lead the design and creative direction at Tate.
Date posted: 12/08/2025
Deadline: 08/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£52,000
Imperial War Museums
The Travel Trade & Group Sales Manager will lead the development and delivery of IWM’s group and travel trade sales strategy across five sites, driving visitor growth and revenue through strong partnerships and ensuring smooth booking and communication processes.
Date posted: 11/08/2025
Deadline: 08/09/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£ 44,000 - £ 47,000 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Galleries Scotland
Permanent and Part Time (21 hours per week)
Salary £34,944 - £38,128 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 20/08/2025
Deadline: 08/09/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34,944 - £38,128 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
Science Museum Group
Head of Marketing and Communications
Date posted: 26/08/2025
Deadline: 09/09/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
MarketingSalary:
Up to £58000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Royal Air Force Museum
We are looking to recruit a retail assistant. You will be part of a customer focused team working across both the museum’s retail outlet and admissions point.
Date posted: 21/08/2025
Deadline: 09/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£13,685.93Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
British Museum
Client Project Manager
Estates and Capital Projects
41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£49,829 per annum
Date posted: 19/08/2025
Deadline: 09/09/2025
Location:
Bloomsbury, New JerseyCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
NegotiableContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000