Jobs
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National Portrait Gallery
This exciting and dynamic role is responsible for delivering conservation support for the Gallery’s international programme of touring Collections exhibitions. You will have a conservation specialism in either Paintings, Works on Paper, Frames, Objects. You will take a lead role providing conservation advice to stakeholders and undertaking treatments and conservation documentation.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£21,794.76 per annum based on the FTE of £36,324.60Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
British Museum
Head of Documentation and Digitisation Programme
Collection Programme Management
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Hybrid, at least 3 days per week on-site
Fixed-term for 3 years
£58,162 - £65,471 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 1 December 2025
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£58,162-£65,471Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
University of Cambridge Museums
The Museum is seeking to appoint a number of members to its main board, known as the Syndicate. The successful candidates will become part of a highly qualified group of individuals who bring exceptional expertise, vision, and dedication to supporting the Museum in the shaping and delivery of its mission.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01730-776655
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Photography and Imaging team as a Photographer
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
PhotographicSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
We are now recruiting for the post of Lead Curator, East Asian Collections to develop, manage, promote and make accessible the Library’s collections in Japanese and Korean and to lead the associated staff.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£42,179 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Library
This role leads on the development of interpretation for the Library’s temporary, touring and permanent exhibitions programme.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Imperial War Museums
Join us as a Preventive Conservator (Hazards) to support the Visual Documentation Project. You'll help preserve hazardous and licensed collections through expert risk management, conservation treatments, and collaboration to ensure their safety and accessibility.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£33,501Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Museum
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Technical Project Coordinator to join the British Museum's IT team!
Date posted: 04/11/2025
Deadline: 25/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £41723 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
Lead and support volunteers at IWM to deliver impactful, enjoyable experiences across our sites. This dynamic role involves coordination, training, and collaboration, championing a strong volunteer ethos and ensuring smooth operations front and back of house.
Date posted: 04/11/2025
Deadline: 20/11/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,000 to £29,000 per annum, full time equivalent (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
British Museum
Project Curator: Iron Age and Roman Coins
£30,775 per annum
Fixed Term Contract for 36 months
Date posted: 04/11/2025
Deadline: 18/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £30775 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Merchandising Manager, you’ll oversee stock control across multi-site retail, lead the merchandising team, and manage NML’s online shop. You’ll drive performance, align with strategy, and ensure an exceptional customer experience across all retail platforms.
Date posted: 04/11/2025
Deadline: 26/11/2025
Location:
Liverpool (Midland Railway Building)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£28,239 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join the new senior team in Collections Management at The Bodleian Libraries, Oxford University.
Date posted: 05/11/2025
Deadline: 28/11/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW)Category:
Senior managementSalary:
£56,623 - £65,336 (per annum)
Museum of the Home
This role is for a creative communications leader with a good understanding of the digital and media landscape. Reporting directly to the Director and collaborating with colleagues across the Museum and the wider cultural sector, this role is integral to positioning us as the only museum of its kind in the world – exploring the meaning of home from the 1600s to the present and future.
Date posted: 05/11/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Digital
Salary:
47000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077496004
Tullie
We are seeking an inspiring and commercially minded Commercial Operations Manager to join our team. This is a key role that will shape how visitors experience Tullie, driving operational excellence and income growth across our visitor experience, retail, and catering teams.
Date posted: 06/11/2025
Deadline: 05/12/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£37,280Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £52,406 - £60,809 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 06/11/2025
Deadline: 27/11/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationSenior management
Salary:
£52,406 - £60,809 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Lakeland Arts
A member of Senior Managment Team and responsible for the operational and strategic financial management of Lakeland Arts
Date posted: 06/11/2025
Deadline: 28/11/2025
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£46,000-£48,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537
Tate
We are looking for an experienced learning professional to lead and deliver our Early Years and Families programme, engaging children, families, and intergenerational audiences through creative, inclusive experiences with art across Tate Modern and Tate Britain.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£44,975 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Head of Retail, you will assist with all aspects of managing a multi-sited retail operation in accordance with company policy and practice.
You will manage staff performance and motivate the Retail team to maximise sales, meet targets and deliver the highest standard of customer care to all National Museums Liverpool (NML) visitors.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 03/12/2025
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£30,329 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a curator for the museum's collections of objects from late medieval Europe, circa 1100-1500.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 05/12/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
IWM Duxford attracts over 350,000 visitors each year. The branch charges an admission entry fee and manages the arrival of all visitors and groups, including the thousands of visitors we welcome to our weekend Air Shows in May, July and September.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£3,931.20 Pro Rata (£24,570 per annum equivalent)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a