Jobs
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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:
019
British Museum
Management Accountant
Finance
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£48,144 - £53,132 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 5 May 2025
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
48144 - 53,132Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396Museum 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
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
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
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 are now recruiting for the post of Head, East Asian Collections to lead the team in the East Asia section in developing, managing, promoting and making accessible collections in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Manchu and other languages.
Date posted: 04/04/2025
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareSenior management
Salary:
£52,724 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
Head of Strategy and Operations
Development
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£65,972 - £72,072 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 6 May 2025
Date posted: 22/04/2025
Deadline: 06/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
65,972 - 72,072Contract 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
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
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: 21/05/2025
Location:
CambridgeshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£58,364.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
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
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for someone to join Birmingham Museums Trust’s Collections & Estate team as the Head of Estate.
Date posted: 07/04/2025
Deadline: 04/05/2025
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
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 Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Head of Exhibitions, you will lead the development, management and delivery of the John Moores Painting Prize, in addition to other contemporary art projects.
Date posted: 08/04/2025
Deadline: 30/04/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
CuratorialExhibitions
Salary:
£30,403 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
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
Are you an experienced HR professional with passion for and experience in change management and employee relations? The Gardens, Libraries and Museums Division of the University is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to support a major department within the Bodleian Libraries with particular focus on a large-scale transformation programme in Collections Management.
Date posted: 03/04/2025
Deadline: 02/05/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW)Category:
HRSalary:
£48,235 - £57,255 per annum
British Museum
Database Manager
Advancement
Full-time
6-month Fixed Term Contract
£34,713 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 7 May
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 07/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
34713Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
Data Manager: Membership
Advancement
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£34,713 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 7 May 2025
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 07/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
34713Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
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