Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Science Museum Group
Interested in joining a team responsible for the largest and most complex museum estate in the country? Do you have a keen eye for detail?
Date posted: 18/07/2024
Deadline: 01/08/2024
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesHealth and Safety
Salary:
Up to £28079 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Do you have great customer service and a good eye for detail and organisation? Are you keen to develop a career in fundraising?
Date posted: 18/07/2024
Deadline: 01/08/2024
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
£24000 - £27500 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Following the appointment of a new CEO in July 2024, there is an exciting and rare opportunity for an Executive Director of Museum Operations to join the senior team at the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN). This role will report direct to the CEO and be accountable to Trustees for leadership of one of the two directorates within the National Museum. This is an exciting time for the Museum,
Date posted: 17/07/2024
Deadline: 11/08/2024
Location:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, with the opportunity to adopt hybrid workingCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
Salary (Grade E): £88,253 - £93,757 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023 9289 4555
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (3 years)
£36,683 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 12 August 2024
Date posted: 17/07/2024
Deadline: 12/08/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£36,683 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
Horniman Museum and Gardens
A vacancy has arisen for a Fundraising Officer to work on our individual donor and benefactor portfolio, our onsite giving opportunities and our corporate sponsorship offer.
Date posted: 17/07/2024
Deadline: 31/07/2024
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,907 pa (rising to £33,579 after probation)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02086991872
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a John Lyon's Charity SEND Producer - Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 17/07/2024
Deadline: 18/08/2024
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
EducationSalary:
The salary for this temporary post is between £18,000 (£30,000 FTE) to £20,100 (£33,500 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Museum
Visitor Welcome First Line Manager
Visitor Services
Full-time
Permanent
£30,114 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Tuesday 30th July 2024
Date posted: 16/07/2024
Deadline: 30/07/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£30,114 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8864
National Gallery
The National Gallery has an exciting opportunity for an Audience Researcher to join The Data & Insight team, within Digital Services.
The Audience Researcher’s purpose is to generate audience insights that shape Gallery activity, and to report on audience KPIs. To deliver on these goals, the role oversees a varied portfolio of research.
Date posted: 16/07/2024
Deadline: 31/07/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingOther
Research
Digital
Salary:
£36,843 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking to appoint an Archive Assistant to provide maternity cover for this role, for up to 12 months.
Date posted: 16/07/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationArchivist
Other
Salary:
£18,594 per annum (£30,990 pro rata)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
2479
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking to appoint a Library and Archive Assistant (Graduate Trainee).
Research by Gallery staff supports the acquisition, care and study of paintings in the Gallery’s collection. Research by external visitors to the Research Centre supports the Gallery’s leading national and international role in the scholarship of Western European painting.
Date posted: 16/07/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistLibrarian
Other
Salary:
£30,030 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
National Army Museum
Seeking Volunteers to help provide a welcoming environment for visitors to the Chelsea History Festival in September 2024.
Date posted: 16/07/2024
Deadline: 19/08/2024
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Other
Salary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 77300717
Imperial War Museums
Responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Duxford Flight Information Service in accordance with current CAA legislation and local instructions.
Date posted: 16/07/2024
Deadline: 05/08/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Health and SafetySalary:
£ 29,000 to £31,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Museum
Health & Safety Manager
Estates and Capital Projects (EHS)
Full Time
Permanent
£54,558 per annum
Application deadline: 12:00 midday on 31 July 2024
Date posted: 16/07/2024
Deadline: 31/07/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesHealth and Safety
Salary:
£54,558 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8864
The National Archives
The National Archives is currently recruiting a Records Specialist, Collections Expertise & Engagement (CEE) department, to work with records relating to the history of the British Empire and Commonwealth.
Date posted: 15/07/2024
Deadline: 31/07/2024
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ArchivistFront of house/visitor services
Research
Salary:
£31,178 - £38,762Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
National Gallery
The National Gallery has an exciting opportunity for a Conservation Fellow.
Date posted: 15/07/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£35,700 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
National Gallery
The National Gallery has an exciting opportunity for a Conservation Fellow.
Date posted: 15/07/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£35,700 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
Imperial War Museums
The Events and Experiences Co-ordinator at Duxford manages the day-to-day operation of a number of activities based around IWM’s collection of historic exhibits. This role will manage and deliver site hire events at Duxford, as well as IWM events and experiences, such as Photography Evenings and Lecture Days.
Date posted: 15/07/2024
Deadline: 05/08/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
EventsSalary:
£ 26,000 – £29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Science Museum Group
Interested in working in a unique environment in the heart of York? Would you like to provide a warm welcome to our museum visitors?
Date posted: 15/07/2024
Deadline: 29/07/2024
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesFundraising / development
Salary:
£18069 - £18096 per annum + £12.00 p/h for 29 hours pwContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
HMS Belfast is a Second World War Light Cruiser moored on the River Thames and is a branch of IWM.
Date posted: 15/07/2024
Deadline: 05/08/2024
Location:
HMS BelfastCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£19.68 per hourContract type:
ContractHours:
OtherTelephone:
na
The National Archives
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Sector Development and Engagement Manager to lead a programme of training, skills-building and knowledge-sharing as part of our Archives Revealed funding programme.
Date posted: 15/07/2024
Deadline: 02/08/2024
Location:
This role is based either at The National Archives’ building in Kew, London, or regionally in another part of the United Kingdom on a home-working contractCategory:
Fundraising / developmentOther
Outreach
Salary:
£36,515 - £44,722Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313