Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
Are you a team player who enjoys working in a public facing role? Apply now to join the IWM Duxford Retail and Admissions team for our 2018 Airshows.
Date posted: 13/04/2018
Deadline: 24/04/2018
Location:
IWM Duxford - Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4QRCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£8.45 per hour plus 12.1% holiday allowanceContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7416 5000
Tate
A great opportunity to lead the Programme team at Tate St Ives
Date posted: 13/04/2018
Deadline: 27/04/2018
Location:
St Ives, CornwallCategory:
OtherSalary:
£40,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicantContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for a Youth Engagement & Volunteering Coordinator who will advocate for active youth participation at the Horniman and ensure that the contribution of young people is integrated into major museum projects, exhibitions and initiatives
Date posted: 13/04/2018
Deadline: 30/04/2018
Location:
SE LondonCategory:
EducationOutreach
Salary:
circa £29,000 (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
Royal Museums Greenwich
Are you passionate about delivering excellent customer service? Enjoy history and space science? Royal Museums Greenwich are looking for enthusiastic, positive, individuals to join their front of house team. Working across both Visitor Experience and Retail, you will help to make the visitor's experience one to remember.
Date posted: 13/04/2018
Deadline: 22/04/2018
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£15,004 (pro rata for part-time roles)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
02083126784
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a National Museum that tells the story of the RAF through its people and collections. It has three sites (London, Cosford and Stafford) and a trading company which supplements its funding which comes principally from the Ministry of Defence.
Date posted: 12/04/2018
Deadline: 03/05/2018
Location:
ColindaleCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
£24,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8205 2266
Natural History Museum
The Junior Web Developer will work within the Science product team in the Digital Media and Marketing Department, reporting directly to the Senior Web Developer in the team. This team is directly responsible for inspiring action through engagement with our science.
Date posted: 12/04/2018
Deadline: 14/05/2018
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£31,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
York Museums Trust
York Museums Trust is an independent charitable organisation created to manage York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum & Gardens, and York St Mary’s.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an E-Communications Co-ordinator to work within the Communications Department.
Date posted: 12/04/2018
Deadline: 27/04/2018
Location:
YorkCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£19,248 to £21,454 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 687617
Imperial War Museums
IWM are looking for a Retail and Admissions Assistant to join its Retail team part time.
Date posted: 12/04/2018
Deadline: 22/04/2018
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£19,013 per annum, pro rata + 20% employers pension contributionContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074165000Derby Museums
We are looking for an enthusiastic and friendly person to work as part of the Resources team, reporting to the Business Support Manager. The Business Administrator will be responsible for providing a professional and comprehensive administration service to a diverse range of customers, both internal and external.
Date posted: 12/04/2018
Deadline: 24/04/2018
Location:
DerbyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£15,805 - £16,232 pa pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01332 641901
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking three volunteers to join the Sculpture, Metalwork, Ceramics and Glass department.
Date posted: 12/04/2018
Deadline: 26/04/2018
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
CuratorialOther
Salary:
VoluntaryContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02079422937
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking two Exhibitions Assistants (one permanent, and one fixed term) to assist with the delivery of exhibitions at the V&A and at other venues.
Date posted: 12/04/2018
Deadline: 21/05/2018
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£23,005Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for two warm and approachable Visitor Hosts (one full time and one part time) to share their enthusiasm for the Horniman's collections and to ensure that our visitors have a safe and smooth-running visit.
Date posted: 12/04/2018
Deadline: 25/04/2018
Location:
SE LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
circa £20,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
Natural History Museum
We are looking for an experienced product manager to deliver world-class digital product for the Natural History Museum, in support of our bold new mission to substantially grow national and global audiences across all digital platforms whilst supporting ambitious digital revenue targets.
Date posted: 11/04/2018
Deadline: 25/04/2018
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£42,680 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
British Museum
The Patrons Co-ordinator role is an exciting opportunity to enter the Development department of the British Museum and gain a breadth of relevant experience and specialist training. The Development department provides vital support for the Museum’s fundraising activities.
Date posted: 11/04/2018
Deadline: 22/04/2018
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£25,248 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238181
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for an experienced Collections Database and Audit Manager to join our Collections Management team to cover maternity leave.
Date posted: 11/04/2018
Deadline: 25/04/2018
Location:
Kidbrooke/GreenwichCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,000 – £35,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 312 6784
Tate
Are you passionate about providing excellent service to customers?
Date posted: 11/04/2018
Deadline: 25/04/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
See Job DescriptionContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7887 4997
The National Archives
The project cataloguers will be working within the Collections Expertise and Engagement Department, as part of the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive joint project between The National Archives UAE and The National Archives to create the leading online resource for historical information relating to the Gulf region.
Date posted: 11/04/2018
Deadline: 23/04/2018
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherSalary:
£21,595Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Royal Museums Greenwich
We're looking for passionate individual to coordinate the delivery of our opening programme of activities and supporting resources for the final stages of the Endeavour project.
Date posted: 11/04/2018
Deadline: 01/05/2018
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
EducationSalary:
£23,000-£30,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 312 6784
Science Museum Group
Are you passionate about great communications and excited by the opportunity to help us achieve our ambition of becoming the best museum group in the world?
Date posted: 10/04/2018
Deadline: 25/04/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
£36,000 - £37,500 + benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
Science Museum Group
Are you a motivated and ambitious project manager with experience leading on projects from inception to delivery? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have an eye for detail?
Date posted: 10/04/2018
Deadline: 24/04/2018
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£35,000 - £37,000 p.a. + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222