Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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The National Archives
Would you like to work in an exciting and dynamic team, supporting our Education Officers as they help school children, families and young people to engage with our archival documents through workshops and creative projects?
Date posted: 04/07/2019
Deadline: 18/07/2019
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
EducationAdministration
Outreach
Salary:
£19,095Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02083925313
Royal Armouries
The Royal Armouries cares for one of the world’s oldest museum collections; housed at its headquarters and flagship museum in Leeds, the Victorian Fort Nelson near Portsmouth in Hampshire and its historic home at the Tower of London, we tell the story of the national collection of arms and armour.
Date posted: 15/07/2019
Deadline: 01/08/2019
Location:
LeedsCategory:
EducationEvents
Salary:
£18,427.54 paContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113 2201949
Science Museum Group
Are you an ambitious Project Manager with experience of the property, building services or infrastructure environment?
Date posted: 15/07/2019
Deadline: 29/07/2019
Location:
YorkCategory:
OtherSalary:
40,000-45,000 + benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
Science Museum Group
Are you an ambitious Project Manager with experience of the property, building services or infrastructure environment?
Date posted: 15/07/2019
Deadline: 29/07/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£45,000-£50,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
We currently have an opportunity within our Events and Venue Hire Team for an Events Sales Co-ordinator to support the sales of private and corporate events at Kew Gardens.
The events range from weddings to corporate dinners, conferences to birthday parties.
Date posted: 02/07/2019
Deadline: 21/07/2019
Location:
Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AECategory:
EventsSalary:
£23,315 - £28,583 per annum, depending on skills and experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 332 3141
Natural History Museum
We are seeking a talented, proactive and confident Executive Assistant to work with the Executive Director of Development in a rewarding and exciting workplace.
Date posted: 15/07/2019
Deadline: 05/08/2019
Location:
South Kensington, LondonCategory:
AdministrationOther
Fundraising / development
Salary:
c. £34,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425898
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking Exhibition Managers for 12-month fixed term opportunities to manage world-class projects within the Exhibitions Department at the V&A Museum, contributing to a diverse and exciting programme of South Kensington and touring exhibitions.
Date posted: 16/07/2019
Deadline: 09/08/2019
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£30,769 Per AnnumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Science Museum Group
Are you passionate about revealing the wonder of science to others? Do you want to communicate your enthusiasm about our exhibits and ignite curiosity for wide-ranging audiences?
Date posted: 12/07/2019
Deadline: 28/07/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£19,072 per annum pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02079424222
Science Museum Group
Are you a fully qualified accountant with experience of analysing complex data? Are you able to convey financial information to non-financial colleagues in a clear way?
Date posted: 11/07/2019
Deadline: 28/07/2019
Location:
Museum of Science and Industry, ManchesterCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£40-45,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
National Army Museum
To assist visitors in the temporary exhibition space of paintings and set works around WW1 Remembrance
Date posted: 08/07/2019
Deadline: 30/08/2019
Location:
ChelseaCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
N/AContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 881 2477/2456
Tate
Tate has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Advocacy & Events!
Date posted: 16/07/2019
Deadline: 21/07/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsOther
Senior management
Salary:
£60,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Tate
Tate is currently recruiting for a Head of Corporate Development & Events on a temporary basis
Date posted: 16/07/2019
Deadline: 24/07/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsExhibitions
Fundraising / development
Other
Senior management
Salary:
£60,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
As Head of External Affairs and International Engagement, you will lead our governmental affairs, public positioning and international engagement activities that support us in the delivery of our mission to be the global resource of plant and fungal knowledge.
Date posted: 01/07/2019
Deadline: 21/07/2019
Location:
Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AECategory:
Senior managementOther
Salary:
£48,537 - £58,718 per annum pro rata depending on skills and experienceContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 332 3141
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking an enthusiastic HR professional to lead our People & Culture team and propel a strategy which will inspire our staff and volunteers
Date posted: 11/07/2019
Deadline: 22/07/2019
Location:
DudleyCategory:
HRSenior management
Salary:
£45,000-£48,000 FTEContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking to appoint a HR Advisor to be a key part of our People & Culture team which supports and inspires our staff and volunteers
Date posted: 09/07/2019
Deadline: 23/07/2019
Location:
DudleyCategory:
HRSalary:
£27,000 - £30,000 FTEContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is looking for a talented HR Manager to support the delivery of high quality HR services covering the full employee lifecycle.
Date posted: 09/07/2019
Deadline: 22/07/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£31,500 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073212000
National Army Museum
We are seeking to appoint an ICT Development Officer who will be responsible for the development and maintenance of all audio-visual systems at the National Army Museum (NAM) premises at Chelsea, its outstations and in support of its outreach and travelling exhibition programme.
Date posted: 12/07/2019
Deadline: 09/08/2019
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£32,766pa (Plus Benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812486
The National Archives
Are you passionate about inclusion with the skills and experience to make a difference to the archive sector in the UK? We are looking for an inclusion and change manager to work with archives across the UK to build partnerships and lead collaborative initiatives in support of an inclusive, representative and diverse archive sector.
Date posted: 28/06/2019
Deadline: 05/08/2019
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherOutreach
Salary:
£36,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Library
Grade A - £35,750 per annum
Full time – although applications from candidates interested in part time will be considered
Fixed Term Contract for 2 years
Leeds, Yorkshire
Date posted: 08/07/2019
Deadline: 24/07/2019
Location:
Leeds, YorkshireCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£35,750 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 882030
British Library
Grade A - £35,750
Full time – although applications from candidates interested in part time will be considered
Fixed Term Contract for 2 years
Leeds, Yorkshire
Date posted: 08/07/2019
Deadline: 24/07/2019
Location:
Leeds, YorkshireCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£35,750Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 882030