Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Library of Scotland
Various part time, permanent posts. Salary £20,383 pro-rata.
(Positions range from 14 – 25 hours per week)
Date posted: 18/04/2018
Deadline: 29/04/2018
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£20,383 pro-rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
National Gallery
We are seeking a highly organised and responsive Management Accountant, with strong analytical skills, who will be responsible for supporting the management accounting activities of the Finance Department and being part of the effective setting, monitoring and reforecasting of budgets.
Date posted: 18/04/2018
Deadline: 07/05/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£30,236 - £37,886Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077472876
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Photographer to create and manage high quality digital photographs of objects in the Horniman’s collections and of Horniman events.
Date posted: 17/04/2018
Deadline: 30/04/2018
Location:
SE LondonCategory:
PhotographicSalary:
circa £28,000 per annum (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
Royal Museums Greenwich
Are you looking for a unique experience in a photographic studio? Do you enjoy administration and have an interest in gaining a ‘behind the scenes’ role in a museum?
The Picture Library and Photographic Studio teams at Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) are seeking an enthusiastic and committed volunteer to provide general support to a busy team.
Date posted: 17/04/2018
Deadline: 08/05/2018
Location:
Greenwich, SE10Category:
AdministrationPhotographic
Salary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
02083126543
Royal Armouries
The Royal Armouries (Tower of London) are offering a unique opportunity for an exceptional candidate to assist in the day to day management, basic housekeeping and basic conservation of the collections within the galleries, stores, and about the site.
Date posted: 17/04/2018
Deadline: 30/04/2018
Location:
Tower of LondonCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
£16,517 - £19,683 + £2,700 London Weighting (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113 2201949
Tate
We are looking for a creative and passionate marketer
Date posted: 17/04/2018
Deadline: 06/05/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£33,120 per annum (inclusive of a £2,000 per annum Market Rate Allowance)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Museum of Science & Industry
Do you inspire futures by leading teams to create learning experiences for diverse audiences?
Date posted: 17/04/2018
Deadline: 04/05/2018
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
OtherSalary:
£37,500 - £40,000 + benefitsContract type:
OtherHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
Science and Media Museum
Would you like to use your energy, initiative and positivity to support the mission of the Science Museum? Do you have effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines?
Date posted: 17/04/2018
Deadline: 07/05/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£25,000 + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a creative and proactive designer to develop new standards in communication and accessibility across all of our sites.
Date posted: 17/04/2018
Deadline: 30/04/2018
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
£18,000 - £22,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 312 6784
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for a Music in the Making Coordinator to help establish a four-year programme which will develop new understandings of the Horniman’s Musical Instrument collection and use them as a starting point for creative programming.
Date posted: 17/04/2018
Deadline: 01/05/2018
Location:
SE LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
circa £26,000 pa (pro rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Contact Centre Supervisor to join the V&A’s Contact Centre.
Date posted: 16/04/2018
Deadline: 29/04/2018
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£21,866 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals interested in flexible work opportunities to support the delivery of our exciting Science Learning programme. You will be responsible for the delivery of workshops, master classes, planetarium shows and other activities for primary and secondary school groups.
Date posted: 16/04/2018
Deadline: 14/05/2018
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
EducationEvents
Front of house/visitor services
Outreach
Scientific
Salary:
£10.75 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
0208 312 8514
Tate
An opportunity for an experienced museum professional
Date posted: 16/04/2018
Deadline: 30/04/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Exhibitions
Other
Registrar
Salary:
£31,120 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Tate
An influential role in the National and International Partnerships
Date posted: 16/04/2018
Deadline: 30/04/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsOther
Research
Senior management
Salary:
£34,120 per annum (inclusive of a £3,000 per annum Market Rate Allowance)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
National Galleries Scotland
COLLECTION AND RESEARCH
European and Scottish Art and Portraiture
CURATOR (BAND 6)
FULL TIME FIXED TERM (12 MONTHS in the first instance)
Salary £22,467 - £24,840 per annum
Date posted: 16/04/2018
Deadline: 03/05/2018
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£22,467 - £24,840 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6281
Tate
Create and deliver interesting, cutting edge and competitive opportunities for our corporate clients
Date posted: 16/04/2018
Deadline: 29/04/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,120 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Glasgow Museums
Content Manager (Burrell Renaissance Project). Supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Burrell Collection Renaissance Project is a £66m Glasgow City Council major project managed by Glasgow Life to redevelop the internationally significant Burrell Collection in Pollok Country Park
Date posted: 13/04/2018
Deadline: 29/04/2018
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£39,851.80 - £46,188.80Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
Phone 0141 287 1054
British Library
We are looking for a Project Support Officer, Two Centuries of Indian Print to join the British Library. Please click 'more information' below for further details. Please visit the British Library website to apply.
Date posted: 13/04/2018
Deadline: 06/05/2018
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
Salary is £12,600 per annum (this is pro rata £21,000 per annum)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937882030
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a National Museum that tells the story of the RAF through its people and collections. It has three sites (London, Cosford and Stafford) and a trading company which supplements its funding which comes principally from the Ministry of Defence.
Date posted: 13/04/2018
Deadline: 06/05/2018
Location:
ColindaleCategory:
OtherSalary:
c£28,000 paContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8205 2266
Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Life is the charity responsible for inspiring Glasgow’s citizens and visitors to lead richer and more active lives through culture, sport and learning. We believe in the transformational power of the services we provide for the citizens of and visitors to the City of Glasgow.
Date posted: 13/04/2018
Deadline: 29/04/2018
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£21,697.63 - £25,432.87Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 1054