Jobs
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Tate
An opportunity for two individuals with excellent customer service experience
Date posted: 15/08/2017
Deadline: 28/08/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationExhibitions
Front of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£12,821 per annum (ie pro rata to the full-time equivalent of £21,368 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are recruiting for enthusiastic Gallery Assistants to join the Learning and Visitor Experience Department
Date posted: 15/08/2017
Deadline: 22/08/2017
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£18,601.00 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for a Horticulturalist to work with the Head of Horticulture and a small dedicated team of gardeners to create innovative new displays and planting schemes which are linked to the collections and exhibitions inside the museum.
Date posted: 15/08/2017
Deadline: 29/08/2017
Location:
SE LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
circa £23,500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
Royal Museums Greenwich
If you're a friendly and engaging individual who can deliver an exceptional customer experience, this could be the exciting new role you're been waiting for. It's your chance to be the welcoming face of Royal Museums Greenwich as you help our visitors thoroughly enjoy this amazing place.
Date posted: 15/08/2017
Deadline: 20/08/2017
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128514
Natural History Museum
Become part of an expanding team at the cutting edge of citizen science, informatics and biodiversity research. The Natural History Museum is recruiting two Digitisers to support the digitisation of specimens as part of the Digital Collection Programme
Date posted: 14/08/2017
Deadline: 21/08/2017
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ResearchScientific
Digital
Salary:
£25,190 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
Natural History Museum
A new permanent opportunity has arisen within our Earth Sciences Department Operations Team (‘ESDOT’). The Senior Department Co-ordinator role, is ideal for an ambitious and solutions-focussed individual who would like to work and develop in a busy and successful department of c.70 staff plus our population of students, scientific associates, volunteers and visitors.
Date posted: 14/08/2017
Deadline: 21/08/2017
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
AdministrationScientific
Salary:
£28,241 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
Tate
An ideal opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of the workings of a major arts organisation
Date posted: 14/08/2017
Deadline: 28/08/2017
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
AdministrationCuratorial
Exhibitions
Other
Salary:
£14,694 per annum (ie pro rata to the full-time equivalent of £18,368 per annum)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
National Museums Scotland
This is an exciting opportunity to manage and develop a new section within the Department of Scottish History and Archaeology. Its collections are of international significance and are represented in the Early People and Kingdom of the Scots galleries in the National Museum of Scotland.
Date posted: 14/08/2017
Deadline: 03/09/2017
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£36,739 - £41,653 per annum plus membership of Civil Service pension schemeContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 247 4094 (answerphone)
The National Archives
A fabulous opportunity has arisen to be a part of a well-established finance team as the lead of technical accounting expertise at The National Archives based in the beautiful surroundings of Kew, Richmond.
Date posted: 14/08/2017
Deadline: 04/09/2017
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
FinancialOther
Salary:
£40,000 - £45,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 392 5203
Natural History Museum
This is an opportunity for early career palaeontologists who do specimen-based research to join a world-class institution with a unique scientific mission and public profile. We particularly welcome applications from holders of externally-funded fellowships.
Date posted: 11/08/2017
Deadline: 02/10/2017
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ResearchScientific
Salary:
Up to £54,494 depending on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Membership Coordinator: Systems to ensure a high level of excellence within all Membership processes.
Date posted: 11/08/2017
Deadline: 29/08/2017
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£24,756 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8299
Imperial War Museums
IWM is committed to ensuring that its collections and facilities are accessible to everyone and are of the highest possible standards at all times. The post holder will act as a champion for our customers. They will support the Customer Experience Manager with ongoing improvements to the customer experience across five branches.
Date posted: 11/08/2017
Deadline: 29/08/2017
Location:
IWM London or IWM DuxfordCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
IWM London - £23,000 per annum | IWM Duxford - £21,500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 5000
Royal Museums Greenwich
Do you want to work for a truly unique organisation? Set within a Unesco World Heritage Site, Royal Museums Greenwich now has a great opportunity for someone to join the HR team
Date posted: 11/08/2017
Deadline: 28/08/2017
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
HRSalary:
£16,500 - £18,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 312 6784
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for an organised and creative Interpretation Editor to join the Interpretation Team. We need an accomplished individual with experience in editing to deliver and maintain the diverse range of gallery text required for interpretation at the V&A. S/he will have experience of working in a museum or similar cultural institution, and/or a publishing environment.
Date posted: 10/08/2017
Deadline: 27/08/2017
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
EducationSalary:
£26,940 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02079422937
The National Archives
You’ll develop an inspiring programme of research around the application of technology to TNA’s digital archiving challenges.
Date posted: 10/08/2017
Deadline: 24/08/2017
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ArchivistResearch
Digital
Salary:
£41,970 - £55,768Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 392 5203
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a part time Programme Manager to plan, manage and co-ordinate the delivery of a vibrant and innovative programme of new and existing ticketed events for the V&A's Learning Academy.
Date posted: 10/08/2017
Deadline: 28/08/2017
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
EducationSalary:
£32,065.00 - £38,542.00 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02079422937
Imperial War Museums
Supporting the Publishing Programme, both by providing administrative support to the team and researching material in IWM’s collections suitable for commercial publications.
Date posted: 10/08/2017
Deadline: 30/08/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£21,000 per annum pro rata + 20% employer pension contributionContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
Imperial War Museums
Play a key role in the implementation of the IWMs customer service strategy and the development of a new, central Customer Services function.
Date posted: 10/08/2017
Deadline: 30/08/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£19,500 per annum + 20% employer pension contributionContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
British Library
We are looking for a Curator, Newspaper Digitisation to join the British Library. Please click 'more information' below for further details. Please visit the British Library website to apply.
Date posted: 10/08/2017
Deadline: 10/09/2017
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Salary range is £32,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074127000
British Library
We are looking for a Rights Clearance & Licensing Officer, Unlocking Our Sound Heritage to join the British Library. Please click 'more information' below for further details. Please visit the British Library website to apply.
Date posted: 10/08/2017
Deadline: 20/08/2017
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
LegalOther
Salary:
Salary is £26,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074127000