Jobs
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Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an experienced Digital Assistant to have day-to-day responsibility for the Horniman’s website, intranet and social media. If you are a good digital all-rounder with exceptional knowledge of digital and social media platforms, an interest in digital developments and a passion for creating fun, interesting content, then we want to hear from you.
Date posted: 23/07/2024
Deadline: 19/08/2024
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
c. £27,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02086991872
Tyne and Wear Archives and Museums
The Great North Museum: Hancock (GNM:H) is seeking a Project Manager: Public Programmes to join our team. This role will manage the development and delivery of diverse public programmes, including exhibitions and events. As Project Manager, you will shape our annual programming to provide inclusive and engaging experiences whilst enhancing audience engagement.
Date posted: 23/07/2024
Deadline: 07/08/2024
Location:
Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon TyneCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£20,367 - £22,401 Per Annum, Pro Rota. (FTE Salary Equivalent to £33,945 - £37,336)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
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The National Archives
We're looking for an experienced Head of Research Impact, Culture and Engagement, to lead the translation of our research to our public, academic, student and archive sector audiences.
Date posted: 23/07/2024
Deadline: 18/08/2024
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
EducationOther
Research
Senior management
Salary:
£48,108 - £53,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The National Archives
As the lead role in the Paid Search Team, you will oversee and manage the workload of the team.
Date posted: 23/07/2024
Deadline: 06/08/2024
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£31,178Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Museum
HR Coordinator
Human Resources
Full-time
Permanent
£25,575 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 12 August 2024
Date posted: 23/07/2024
Deadline: 12/08/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
HRSalary:
£25,575 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Library
The British Library/Qatar Foundation Partnership Programme is looking to recruit a part-time bilingual copyeditor (English and Arabic) to join the Editorial Team on a large digitisation project.
Date posted: 22/07/2024
Deadline: 18/08/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,300 pro-rata (annually)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Library
As part of a uniformed security team, you will help provide a secure environment for people working in or visiting the British Library's Boston Spa site helping to provide part of a 24/7 security operation.
Date posted: 22/07/2024
Deadline: 04/08/2024
Location:
Boston Spa, LeedsCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£22,464Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
National Museum of the Royal Navy
The National Museum’s vision is to be the world’s most inspiring Naval Museum: inspiring learning, enjoyment, and engagement with the story of the Royal Navy and its impact in shaping the modern world.
Date posted: 22/07/2024
Deadline: 11/08/2024
Location:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, with the opportunity to adopt hybrid workingCategory:
AdministrationArchivist
Conservation
Librarian
Salary:
Salary (Grade 4): £26,364 - £27,437 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023 9289 4555
The National Archives
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and highly skilled Lead User Researcher to shape and grow our user research capability
Date posted: 22/07/2024
Deadline: 18/08/2024
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DesignDigital
Salary:
£50,000 - £55,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359Museum of London
As part of London Museum’s sector leadership role, our team of Museum Development Officers (MDOs) works on behalf of non-national museums to provide development opportunities and to support good practice. We have a vacancy in the Museum Development London team.
Date posted: 22/07/2024
Deadline: 27/08/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£17,797Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078145792
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Formal Learning Producer.
Date posted: 22/07/2024
Deadline: 18/08/2024
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
EducationSalary:
The salary for this post is between £30,000 to £33,500 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Museum
Finance Assistant: Payables
Finance
Full-time
Permanent
£25,575 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 5 August 2024
Date posted: 22/07/2024
Deadline: 05/08/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£25,575 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
Service Operations Analyst
Information Services (IS)
Full-time
Permanent
£38,750 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 5 August 2024
Date posted: 22/07/2024
Deadline: 05/08/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£38,750 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Library
The British Library is seeking to recruit a permanent full-time Eccles Institute Programmes Curator (Research and Scholarship) to join the Eccles Institute for the Americas and Oceania.
Date posted: 19/07/2024
Deadline: 04/08/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33,600 AnnuallyContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
Royal Museums Greenwich
This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Collections Services department based at our Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre in Kidbrooke.
Date posted: 19/07/2024
Deadline: 11/08/2024
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28516Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Science Museum Group
Assistant Registrar based at the National Railway Museum in York.
Date posted: 19/07/2024
Deadline: 09/08/2024
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
Up to £24757 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Do you have experience in an online retail business with an understanding of online marketing and content management?
Date posted: 19/07/2024
Deadline: 02/08/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingDigital
Salary:
£45000 - £47000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
We are looking for a Senior Delivery Manager for Lawmaker, an innovative shared service for drafting, amending and managing legislation in the UK and devolved nations.
Date posted: 19/07/2024
Deadline: 01/08/2024
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherSenior management
Digital
Salary:
£48,108 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
The National Archives
The National Archives is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced grant / research manager to identify and secure opportunities for grant-funded projects, partnerships and fellowships.
Date posted: 19/07/2024
Deadline: 18/08/2024
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
Fundraising / developmentOther
Salary:
£36,515 - £44,722 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our mission is to tell the epic story of the Royal Navy and we do this through planes, ships, submarines, people, collections, exhibitions, galleries, and new museums. Our vision is to be the most inspiring naval museum in the world.
Date posted: 18/07/2024
Deadline: 04/08/2024
Location:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard,Category:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (Grade 5) – £28,554 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023 9289 4555