Jobs
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British Museum
Head of Operations: Visitor Services and Security
Visitor and Security Services
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£75,185 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 7 May 2025
Date posted: 16/04/2025
Deadline: 07/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
SecuritySenior management
Salary:
£75,185 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8396
Derby Museums Trust
Are you methodical, organised, have excellent attention to detail and skilled at organising and analysing data? Are you enthusiastic, proficient in the use of excel for data monitoring and reporting, and have a savvy understanding of CRM systems? If so, Derby Museums wants to hear from you!
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 07/05/2025
Location:
DE1 1BSCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£28,906 – £30,840 (FTE) / £23,437 – £25,005 (pro rata for 30 hours)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01332641901
Sir John Soane's Museum
This important role represents an historical first at Sir John Soane’s Museum. Joining us at this pivotal moment will offer the right person an unparalleled opportunity to design and run the tech and digital foundations for the future of one of the UK’s precious national museums.
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 08/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
42000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404273
Museum of the Home
We are currently seeking
2 x Casual Visitor Experience Host
2 x Contracted Visitor Experience Host:
10.5 hours per week-Tuesdays 11:00 - 17:30 & Fridays 09:30 - 15:30
12.5 hours per week-Thursdays 11:00 - 17:30 & Saturdays 9:30 - 17:30
To work as part of a team to deliver an outstanding experience for every visitor at the Museum of the Home.
Date posted: 24/04/2025
Deadline: 08/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£13.85 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7749 6004
British Museum
Full Time
Fixed Term (6 months)
£28,144 pro rata
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 9 May 2025
Date posted: 24/04/2025
Deadline: 09/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165Museum of London
We are looking for an experienced DAMS & Image Rights Manager to join our Digital Innovation team and champion this important area of activity working with our Picture Library. You will be the museum lead for maintaining image quality standards, metadata and staff training as well as supporting rights clearance.
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherPhotographic
Salary:
£33,853 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611
Imperial War Museums
The Retail and Admissions department welcomes over 2 million visitors each year.
Date posted: 28/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
Churchill War RoomsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£27,008 per annum, £21,606 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
na
British Library
We have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and supportive Advisory team as a HR Advisor.
Date posted: 25/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
HRSalary:
£34,608 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Library
We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed term post to catalogue the archive of the poet and translator, Michael Hamburger.
Date posted: 25/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,119 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019Museum of London
London Museum is currently running the most exciting cultural project in London for a generation: the creation of an entirely new museum in Smithfield, due to open its doors in 2026. This £437m project will see the transformation of two market buildings in Smithfield into a new world-class cultural destination
Date posted: 24/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
38049Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Museum of the Home
The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (ARCC) exists to provide assurance to the Board of Trustees. Your expertise will provide insight and constructive advice on matters such as resource constraints, operational models, risk information flow, and the Museum's ability to respond to emerging risks.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7749 6028Museum of London
London Museum has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Collections Move Technician, with an excellent understanding of art handling and museum technical services, coupled with the ability to provide expert advice and solve complex technical problems.
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£33,067 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611
Imperial War Museums
In this pivotal role at IWM North, you will lead the creation and delivery of IWM’s Masterplan, a transformative programme aimed at enhancing the museum's visitor experience. This involves working collaboratively with communities and partners to bring the vision to life.
Date posted: 11/04/2025
Deadline: 12/05/2025
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Black Country Living Museum
The Black Country Living Museum is seeking an organised Receptionist/Administrator to join the Visitor Welcome Team. You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our guests experience a professional welcome by providing a seamless service upon arrival. If you're a proactive problem solver with excellent communication skills, we'd love to hear from you!
Date posted: 29/04/2025
Deadline: 12/05/2025
Location:
DudleyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£20335 per annum (FTE £25418.75)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
British Museum
Executive Assistant and Senior Administrator
Development
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£30,898 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 12 May 2025
Date posted: 25/04/2025
Deadline: 12/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£30,898Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our leadership team as the Head of Public Engagement and Programming.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 13/05/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX1 3PP)Category:
EducationOutreach
Senior management
Salary:
Starting from Grade 8.1: £48,235 per annum
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We’re looking for a Junior Graphic Artworker to join our friendly Exhibitions and Design team. This part-time role has been created to support the growing demand for accessible and well-designed 2D artwork across the Horniman.
If you have a strong eye for design, a can-do attitude, the ability to manage your workload and contribute to a busy and creative team then we want to hear from you.
Date posted: 29/04/2025
Deadline: 13/05/2025
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
DesignOther
Digital
Salary:
£27,300 pro rata per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02086991872
British Library
The British Library is looking for someone to join the Conservation Department to undertake work in the delivery of the project Hazards in Collections.
Date posted: 23/04/2025
Deadline: 14/05/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£ 34,608 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Imperial War Museums
IWM Duxford hosts two of the biggest Air Shows in the UK in June and September, and several smaller flying events throughout the year from May to October. IWM is one of the world’s leading authorities on conflict and its impact on people’s lives – from 1914 through to the present day and beyond.
Date posted: 28/04/2025
Deadline: 15/05/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12.60 per hour, plus 12.1% in respect of annual leave entitlementContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
na
National Army Museum
The Programmes Summer Placement supports the Programmes team in planning and delivering the National Army Museum’s public programme, including the Chelsea History Festival.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 16/05/2025
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Other
Salary:
NMW/NLWContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7881 2477