Jobs
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British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£55,262 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 25 April 2025
Date posted: 27/03/2025
Deadline: 25/04/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£55,262 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
The National Archives
Would you like to lead on the development and delivery of an exciting partnership learning programme between The National Archives (TNA) and North East Museums (NEM)?
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 27/04/2025
Location:
North East MuseumsCategory:
EducationOutreach
Salary:
£38,322 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a creative and dynamic Public Programmes Manager. You will lead the development and delivery of our inspiring, innovative and audience-focused programmes and experiences. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and audiences, who can inspire others and cultivate partnerships that broaden the Museum’s reach.
Date posted: 09/04/2025
Deadline: 27/04/2025
Location:
Dudley, West MidlandsCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£36,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead our team of Historic Characters. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role overseeing the teams who bring the past to life for our visitors. You'll be at the heart of our themed events and day to day visitor experience - creating truly memorable, engaging, educational and entertaining experiences.
Date posted: 11/04/2025
Deadline: 27/04/2025
Location:
Dudley, West MidlandsCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£38,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01215579643
North East Museums
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this award-winning service; we are seeking to recruit a HR Assistant to join our small but supportive and dedicated HR team, where positive sharing of experience and learning is valued and welcomed.
Date posted: 09/04/2025
Deadline: 27/04/2025
Location:
NewcastleCategory:
HRSalary:
£31,586 - £34,314 pro rata, per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07793208476
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as an Exhibitions Project Manager.
Date posted: 02/04/2025
Deadline: 27/04/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
The salary for this role is between £35,500 to £38,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Museum
Head of Temporary Display Delivery
Exhibitions and Temporary Display
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £56195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Head of Exhibitions Project Management
Exhibitions and Temporary Display
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £56195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a Head of Development and Communications to drive income from diverse and appropriate funding sources. As a leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our future by driving sustainable income streams, growing key partnerships, and elevating our public profile.
Date posted: 07/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£55,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643 (ext: 304)
British Museum
Planning and Resources Manager
Exhibitions and Temporary Display
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £56195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person to deliver high-quality administrative support to one of our Executive team.
Date posted: 07/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX1 3BG)Category:
AdministrationSalary:
£31,459 - £36,616 per annum
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM as Head of Movement & Storage, and lead our Collections Care department in managing the team responsible for the storage and transit of collections across all IWM branches; a role crucial to the success of our Collections Care work.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
CambridgeshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£58,364.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£65, 972 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 28 April 2025
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£65,972 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£65,972 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 28 April 2025
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
DesignSenior management
Salary:
£65,972 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
Science Museum Group
Events Sales Executive based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 29/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£30576 - £32529 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a fantastic opportunity for a Development Officer, Major Gifts.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 29/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£35,700 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a fantastic opportunity for a Development Officer, Major Gifts.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 29/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£35,700 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
Tate
The IS Service Desk Student role plays a crucial role in supervising and coordinating day-to-day operations within the Service Desk department.
Date posted: 16/04/2025
Deadline: 29/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£13.85 per hour
Science Museum Group
Junior Photographer based at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Swindon.
Date posted: 08/04/2025
Deadline: 29/04/2025
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
PhotographicSalary:
Up to £27500 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Visitor Experience Assistant based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 16/04/2025
Deadline: 30/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.85 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795