Jobs
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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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Museum of the Home
We are currently seeking
2 x Casual Visitor Experience Host
2 x Contracted Visitor Experience Host:
10.5 hours per week-Tuesdays 11:00 - 17:30 & Fridays 09:30 - 15:30
12.5 hours per week-Thursdays 11:00 - 17:30 & Saturdays 9:30 - 17:30
To work as part of a team to deliver an outstanding experience for every visitor at the Museum of the Home.
Date posted: 24/04/2025
Deadline: 08/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£13.85 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7749 6004
Museum of the Home
The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (ARCC) exists to provide assurance to the Board of Trustees. Your expertise will provide insight and constructive advice on matters such as resource constraints, operational models, risk information flow, and the Museum's ability to respond to emerging risks.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7749 6028
British Museum
Head of Strategy and Operations
Development
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£65,972 - £72,072 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 6 May 2025
Date posted: 22/04/2025
Deadline: 06/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
65,972 - 72,072Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
Associate Director of Communications
Directorate
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (9 months)
£75,185 - £89,840 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Tuesday 6 May 2025
Date posted: 22/04/2025
Deadline: 06/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
OtherSalary:
75,185 - 89,840Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
Head of Operations: Visitor Services and Security
Visitor and Security Services
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£75,185 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 7 May 2025
Date posted: 16/04/2025
Deadline: 07/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
SecuritySenior management
Salary:
£75,185 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8396
British Museum
Programme Director: Masterplan and Transformation
Project Management Office
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£75,185 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 19 May 2025
Date posted: 25/04/2025
Deadline: 19/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£75,185 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8396
British Museum
Management Accountant
Finance
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£48,144 - £53,132 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 5 May 2025
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
48144 - 53,132Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
The National Archives
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Data Engineer to influence, shape and grow our web archiving capability.
Date posted: 13/04/2025
Deadline: 02/05/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£55,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
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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Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for someone to join Birmingham Museums Trust’s Collections & Estate team as the Head of Estate.
Date posted: 07/04/2025
Deadline: 04/05/2025
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
British Library
We are now recruiting for the post of Head, East Asian Collections to lead the team in the East Asia section in developing, managing, promoting and making accessible collections in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Manchu and other languages.
Date posted: 04/04/2025
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareSenior management
Salary:
£52,724 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our leadership team as the Head of Public Engagement and Programming.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 13/05/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX1 3PP)Category:
EducationOutreach
Senior management
Salary:
Starting from Grade 8.1: £48,235 per annum
Science Museum Group
Senior Spatial and Exhibition Design Manager based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 01/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
Up to £47729 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (until 1 February 2028)
£43,207 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 5 May 2025
Date posted: 11/04/2025
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£43,207 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
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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Sir John Soane's Museum
This important role represents an historical first at Sir John Soane’s Museum. Joining us at this pivotal moment will offer the right person an unparalleled opportunity to design and run the tech and digital foundations for the future of one of the UK’s precious national museums.
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 08/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
42000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404273
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Collections Systems Project Manager - Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 24/04/2025
Deadline: 01/05/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Collections CareIT
Digital
Salary:
The salary for this temporary post is between £32,357 and £41,800 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you an experienced HR professional with passion for and experience in change management and employee relations? The Gardens, Libraries and Museums Division of the University is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to support a major department within the Bodleian Libraries with particular focus on a large-scale transformation programme in Collections Management.
Date posted: 03/04/2025
Deadline: 02/05/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW)Category:
HRSalary:
£48,235 - £57,255 per annumMuseum of London
London Museum has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Collections Move Technician, with an excellent understanding of art handling and museum technical services, coupled with the ability to provide expert advice and solve complex technical problems.
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£33,067 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611