Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Portrait Gallery
We are currently seeking an Archive Assistant to join the Archive and Library Team on a part time basis. The primary role of the post holder will be to supervise and support researchers in the Public Study Room and be responsible for providing the public and Gallery staff with an efficient and friendly information service.
Date posted: 20/10/2021
Deadline: 02/11/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£12,750 per annum (Based on the full time equivalent of £21,250 per annum)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02073060055
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Curator, Digital Art to join our Collections Division.
Date posted: 19/10/2021
Deadline: 08/11/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£27,878 - £33,506Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to join the the Endangered Material Knowledege Programme (EMKP) in the Africa, Oceania and Americas department.
Date posted: 19/10/2021
Deadline: 09/11/2021
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£30,955Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442073238000
National Library of Scotland
Full time (37 hours), fixed term until August 2022, Salary £39,052 per annum, Civil Service Pension.
Based at the Moving Image and Sound Collections, Kelvin Hall.
Date posted: 19/10/2021
Deadline: 31/10/2021
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
ArchivistCollections Care
Curatorial
Salary:
39,052Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
National Library of Scotland
Full time (37 hours per week), fixed term for 3 months, Salary £30,057 per annum.
Date posted: 19/10/2021
Deadline: 01/11/2021
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
30057 pro-rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
The National Archives
We’re looking for someone who can bring new ideas to our analytical outputs to bring the data to life.
Date posted: 19/10/2021
Deadline: 11/11/2021
Location:
Richmond upon Thames, London, TW9 4DUCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£36,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Science Museum Group
Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service?
Date posted: 18/10/2021
Deadline: 31/10/2021
Location:
National Science & Media Museum (NSMM) - BradfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£9.30 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904685750
Science Museum Group
Do you have experience or knowledge of conservation and a desire to work with museum objects and collections?
Date posted: 18/10/2021
Deadline: 01/11/2021
Location:
National Railway Museum, YorkCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£23,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904685750
British Museum
The British Museum is offering an exciting opportunity for a Training and Development Advisor: Collection to join its Human Resources department.
Date posted: 18/10/2021
Deadline: 01/11/2021
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,557Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442073238000
Tate
Tate Britain is looking for a Senior Curator to lead the Contemporary British Art programme.
Date posted: 18/10/2021
Deadline: 21/11/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSenior management
Salary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
The National Archives
Customer insight is well-established in the organisation, however the demands are increasing as the function evolves.
Date posted: 15/10/2021
Deadline: 31/10/2021
Location:
Richmond upon Thames, London, TW9 4DUCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£28,040Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 3985 5979Derby Museums
Are you passionate about working with volunteers to unlock skills and experiences? Are you enthusiastic, motivated and also dedicated to enriching people’s lives? Do you love working with individuals from all walks of life to achieve more than you and they thought ever possible? If so Derby Museums wants to hear from you!
Date posted: 15/10/2021
Deadline: 05/11/2021
Location:
DerbyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£23,825 to £25,420 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01332641901
The Wallace Collection
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Collection Registrar from a registrar or collection management background, to lead primarily on a nascent Loans Out programme at the Wallace Collection.
Date posted: 15/10/2021
Deadline: 07/11/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£24,000 to £28,000 per annum dependent on skills and experienceContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 563 9544
British Library
Full time, Fixed Term till 31 July 2023
Salary: £39,000
Date posted: 15/10/2021
Deadline: 07/11/2021
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
DesignDigital
Salary:
£39,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 882030
British Library
Full time, Permanent
Salary: £21,000 per annum
Date posted: 15/10/2021
Deadline: 24/10/2021
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
DesignDigital
Salary:
£21,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 882030
Science Museum Group
Do you have experience in an online retail business with an understanding of online marketing and content management?
Date posted: 15/10/2021
Deadline: 07/11/2021
Location:
Science Museum, LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£40,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904685750
British Library
Full time, Fixed Term until 31 October 2022
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Date posted: 15/10/2021
Deadline: 24/10/2021
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
ArchivistCollections Care
Curatorial
Salary:
£26,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 882030
British Museum
The Head of Information Systems has overall responsibility for defining the Museum’s IS strategy and leading the IS team. You will oversee the development and maintenance of systems which support the full range of museum activities both online and on site.
Date posted: 15/10/2021
Deadline: 01/11/2021
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£66,485 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 (0)20 7323 8000
National Museums Liverpool
Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the NML team make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations.
Date posted: 14/10/2021
Deadline: 04/11/2021
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
EducationSalary:
£19,688 Pro RataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0151 478 4696
National Museums Liverpool
Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the NML team make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations.
Date posted: 14/10/2021
Deadline: 12/11/2021
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£27,815Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0151 478 4696