Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is looking for a Head of Individual Giving to lead, implement and develop the Gallery’s individual giving fundraising strategy.
Date posted: 10/10/2019
Deadline: 24/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073212000
Natural History Museum
You will provide exhibition/3D design services across permanent galleries, temporary exhibitions and other projects
Date posted: 09/10/2019
Deadline: 30/10/2019
Location:
Kensington and Chelsea, LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5302
Royal Armouries
The Royal Armouries has been witness to remarkable historical events and is guardian of the UK’s national collection of arms and armour, including some objects which have transformed the world as we know it.
Date posted: 09/10/2019
Deadline: 01/11/2019
Location:
LeedsCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Salary:
£24,000 - £26,000 pa depending on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113 2201949
British Museum
The British Museum has an exciting opportunity for a research assistant/ early career researcher to consolidate and extend the use of laser cleaning at the Museum. Based in the Department of Scientific Research.
Date posted: 09/10/2019
Deadline: 30/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£29,607 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Scotland
Based at the National Museum of Scotland, this post will support the work of the Art and Design Department
Date posted: 09/10/2019
Deadline: 27/10/2019
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
£29,141 - £37,136Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 247 4094
Science Museum
Are you an experienced graphic designer with an understanding of 2D and 3D design integration in a museum environment? Are you a confident communicator who is able to work effectively with various stakeholders?
Date posted: 08/10/2019
Deadline: 28/10/2019
Location:
Science Museum - South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£26,000 – 28,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
National Portrait Gallery
Working as part of the Paintings Conservations team, we are seeking an experienced and skilled Paintings Conservator to provide conservation expertise in support of the Gallery’s loans, collections and special projects activities.
Date posted: 08/10/2019
Deadline: 29/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£12,673 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
+44 (0) 20 7306 0055
Science Museum
Do you have experience of managing a range of high value and/or high profile strategic corporate partnerships? Do you enjoy forming relationships and building strategic partnerships with a diverse range of brands?
Date posted: 08/10/2019
Deadline: 22/10/2019
Location:
Science Museum - South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,000 - £30,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is looking for a full time Retail Sales Assistant with a pro active approach and passion for customer service.
Date posted: 08/10/2019
Deadline: 22/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£22,273 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 (0) 20 7306 0055
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust has 9 extraordinary venues that provide a fascinating glimpse into Birmingham's rich and vibrant past and showcase world class museum collections. By joining our team you can help us celebrate Birmingham’s contribution to culture and the arts, the nation’s industrial heritage and modern day science, technology and medicine.
Date posted: 08/10/2019
Deadline: 06/11/2019
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
OtherSalary:
£8,000Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
01213488311
Museum of London
At the Museum of London, we connect people with the lived experience of London. The story we tell is one of place and people, evolving through interaction and exchange. We summarise what we do in three words: We Are London. It is at once our aspiration and our mandate.
Date posted: 08/10/2019
Deadline: 20/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£27,773Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Imperial War Museums
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fee Paid Events Assistant to join the Imperial War Museums. .
The purpose of the role is to support the Subject Specialist Network Manager to develop and deliver sector-facing events as part of the First World War Centenary (FWWC) Digital Portal project.
Date posted: 08/10/2019
Deadline: 22/10/2019
Location:
IWM NorthCategory:
EventsSalary:
£12.00 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
02074165000
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Kew’s Library, Art & Archives are responsible for organising and managing one of the greatest collections of botanical literature to be found anywhere in the world.
Date posted: 07/10/2019
Deadline: 03/11/2019
Location:
Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AECategory:
ArchivistCollections Care
Registrar
Salary:
The salary will be £30,981 - £36,941 per annum, depending on skills and experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 332 3141
Science Museum
Do you have experience providing dedicated HR advice and guidance to managers? Are you passionate about providing a first-class service and driving continuous improvement and change?
Date posted: 07/10/2019
Deadline: 16/10/2019
Location:
Science Museum - South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £38,500 per annum + benefitsContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
Science Museum Group
Are you passionate about revealing the wonder of science to others? Do you want to communicate your enthusiasm about our exhibits and ignite curiosity for wide-ranging audiences?
Date posted: 07/10/2019
Deadline: 20/10/2019
Location:
Science Museum, LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£19,075.68 per annum pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
Royal Armouries
The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour, and one of the most important museums of its type in the world.
Date posted: 07/10/2019
Deadline: 01/11/2019
Location:
LeedsCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Upto 30,500 pa depending on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113 2201949
Royal Armouries
The Royal Armouries cares for one of the world’s oldest museum collections in the world, which continues to grow in new and exciting ways today.
Date posted: 07/10/2019
Deadline: 20/10/2019
Location:
LeedsCategory:
ExhibitionsOther
Technician
Salary:
£18,223 paContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113 2201949
Imperial War Museums
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Conservator (Art, Framing) to join the Imperial War Museums. You will undertake conservation treatment as defined in agreed, devolved method statements by the Conservation Manager. Commonly treatment will be IWM Art collection with a focus on framing.
Date posted: 07/10/2019
Deadline: 30/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£26,350 per annum pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074165000
Imperial War Museums
We are looking for a Conservator with a focus in art to undertake conservation treatment as defined in agreed, devolved method statements by the Conservation Manager. You will produce risk assessments and method statements for activities as identified by the Conservation Manager in order to prepare collections for display, transit and digitisation.
Date posted: 07/10/2019
Deadline: 30/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£26,350 per annum pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074165000
Imperial War Museums
Join our crew on board HMS Belfast. We are looking for an experienced Welder/Fabricator or General Engineer to join our team. If you have excellent practical and leadership skills, we want to hear from you.
Date posted: 07/10/2019
Deadline: 01/11/2019
Location:
HMS BelfastCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£26,350 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074165000