Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Library
Full Time, Fixed Term until December 2021
£32,000 per annum pro rata
St Pancras, London
Date posted: 10/10/2019
Deadline: 03/11/2019
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£32,000 per annum pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 882030
Science Museum
Do you have exceptional people skills, with an organised an efficient approach? Are you looking to develop a career in account management or fundraising in a world-class Museum?
Date posted: 18/10/2019
Deadline: 03/11/2019
Location:
Science Museum - South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£24,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
Tate
We are recruiting for a Corporate Partnerships Account Manager on a temporary
Date posted: 17/10/2019
Deadline: 27/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Fundraising / development
Other
Senior management
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
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
Tate
Tate are currently recruiting for a Team Coordinator/ PA to the Head of Corporate Development
Date posted: 17/10/2019
Deadline: 30/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationFinancial
Fundraising / development
Other
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Leeds Museums and Galleries
Leeds Museums and Galleries seek to appoint a curator with a specialism in decorative art to be based at Temple Newsam House.
The curator will be responsible for the development, care, access and interpretation of these important collections.
Date posted: 17/10/2019
Deadline: 11/11/2019
Location:
Temple Newsam House, LeedsCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Exhibitions
Research
Salary:
SO2 - £29,636 to £31,371Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113 3782100
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
National Galleries Scotland
FULL-TIME, FIXED TERM UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2020
£18,449 - £21,362 (pay award pending)
Date posted: 14/10/2019
Deadline: 21/10/2019
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSecurity
Salary:
£18,449 - £21,362 (pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6498
Imperial War Museums
The Retail and Admissions department welcomes over 2 million visitors each year. The department has 5 permanent Retail and Admissions operations across the IWM branches.
Date posted: 03/10/2019
Deadline: 28/10/2019
Location:
Duxford, CambridgeCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£22,470 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074165000
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
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a creative and inspirational leader for the Photo Institute. You will have impeccable curatorial and research experience in addition to innovative photography programming for broad and specialist audiences.
Date posted: 02/10/2019
Deadline: 04/11/2019
Location:
south KensingtonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£70,000-£75,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Royal Museums Greenwich
This role will work as part of the Sales and Events team to actively grow and develop the venue hire business within Royal Museums of Greenwich five venues (National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark, Royal Observatory, Peter Harrison Planetarium, Queens House). This role will assist in the operational delivery of Royal Museum Greenwich events from sales handover through to the event day and post
Date posted: 15/10/2019
Deadline: 24/10/2019
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 858 4422
The National Archives
Join us as an Events Producer to deliver a high quality public events programme that will inspire our visitors with new ways of using and experiencing our collection.
Date posted: 14/10/2019
Deadline: 27/10/2019
Location:
The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DUCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Marketing
Outreach
Salary:
£26,708 - £28,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 3985 5979
Science Museum Group
Are you passionate about conceptualising and managing the delivery of unique exhibitions? Do you have experience leading project teams in a heritage/cultural setting?
Date posted: 10/10/2019
Deadline: 24/10/2019
Location:
Science Museum, LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsOther
Salary:
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
Natural History Museum
You will support the Department's activities focusing on the development, fabrication and installation of specimen.
Date posted: 10/10/2019
Deadline: 24/10/2019
Location:
Kensington and Chelsea, LondonCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Technician
Salary:
benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 942 5302
Science and Media Museum
Are you a confident performer who is passionate about sharing and delivering authentic stories?
At Science Museum Group, we are enthusiastic about the interactive spaces our museums offer and aim to 'think big' when creating new, informal, learning content which enhance our visitors learning experiences and ignite their curiosity in science.
Date posted: 16/10/2019
Deadline: 03/11/2019
Location:
National Science and Media MuseumCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,830Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative Facilities Manager to lead the day to day care, operation and maintenance of a much loved estate. This is an exciting opportunity for a pro-active and positive individual to work at a unique and diverse visitor attraction incorporating historic grade II* listed buildings, gardens, living collections and collections storage facilities.
Date posted: 02/10/2019
Deadline: 21/10/2019
Location:
SE LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
circa £32,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
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
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
Science Museum
Do you have experience managing a buying department in a multi-site organisation? Would you like to lead a retail buying and merchandising function in a world-class museum group?
Date posted: 10/10/2019
Deadline: 27/10/2019
Location:
Science Museum - South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£40,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222