Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Natural History Museum
You will lead and motivate our most forward-facing area of the business; covering all aspects of providing a unique, memorable front of house visitor experience.
Date posted: 18/02/2019
Deadline: 04/03/2019
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesHealth and Safety
Security
Senior management
Salary:
£45,509 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5511
Imperial War Museums
Are you a team player who enjoys working in a customer facing role? Apply now to join the Churchil War Rooms team as a Retail and Admissions Assistant.
Date posted: 18/02/2019
Deadline: 05/03/2019
Location:
Clive Steps, King Charles, Westminster, London SW1A 2AQCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£19,890 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
Natural History Museum
The successful candidate will have significant experience in developing successful and imaginative learning experiences for a variety of audiences, and in developing or managing public facing volunteering programmes.
Date posted: 18/02/2019
Deadline: 11/03/2019
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
EducationExhibitions
Salary:
£33,664 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5511
Royal Museums Greenwich
This is an exciting time to join Royal Museums Greenwich as our Learning Team gears up to deliver a range of innovative new programmes, projects and resources. So bring your passion for creating engaging schools programmes. Inspire young minds, spark imaginations and stimulate curiosity. Explore what British maritime heritage means today.
Date posted: 18/02/2019
Deadline: 04/03/2019
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
EducationOutreach
Salary:
23,000-30,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128514
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a talented, passionate and practical Creative Artworker to join our V&A Design Studio team.
Date posted: 18/02/2019
Deadline: 06/03/2019
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
DesignSalary:
£27,500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Galleries and Exhibitions team in the role of Chihuly Exhibition Gallery Assistant at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art and Marianne North Gallery at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Date posted: 18/02/2019
Deadline: 03/03/2019
Location:
Kew Gardens, Richmond TW9 3AECategory:
CuratorialEvents
Exhibitions
Front of house/visitor services
Outreach
Salary:
£19,472 per annum pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
OtherTelephone:
02083323141
Science Museum
Can you help us share authentic stories by being a champion and advocate for a world-class Museum in Manchester?
Date posted: 18/02/2019
Deadline: 04/03/2019
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£45,000-£50,000 + beneiftsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
Museum of London
At the Museum of London and the Museum of London Docklands, we connect people with the lived experience of London. The story we tell is one of place and people, evolving through interaction and exchange. We summarise what we do in three words: We Are London. It is at once our aspiration and our mandate.
Date posted: 15/02/2019
Deadline: 03/03/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£27,362 per annum, rising to £33,413Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Royal Air Force Museum
Having just completed a multimillion pound redevelopment project on site, there has never been a better time to join our award-winning museum.
Date posted: 15/02/2019
Deadline: 14/03/2019
Location:
ColindaleCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
c.48,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 205 2266
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking to recruit an Assistant Collections Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team responsible for the delivery of a major storage and moves project.
Date posted: 15/02/2019
Deadline: 01/03/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£21,831 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
This post is at the centre of IWM’s operation and has oversight of and responsibility for key strategic and governance functions. The overall purpose of the job is to provide the Executive Director of Collections and Governance, the Director-General and the wider senior management team support in leading and delivering strategic initiatives.
Date posted: 15/02/2019
Deadline: 28/02/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£56,662 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking two Membership Services Assistants to deliver excellent customer care to Members and provide administrative support for the successful day-to-day running of the Membership Office.
Date posted: 15/02/2019
Deadline: 25/02/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£21,831 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Portrait Gallery
We are currently seeking Retail Sales Assistants to work as part of a small team, which operates up to four retail outlets and the Gallery’s online shop.
Date posted: 15/02/2019
Deadline: 26/02/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£21,944 per annum (FTE)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073212000
National Railway Museum
Are you passionate about performing, sharing and delivering authentic stories?
Date posted: 15/02/2019
Deadline: 03/03/2019
Location:
National Railway Museum, YorkCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,337.00 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
National Railway Museum
Do you pride yourself on delivering excellent customer service? Love ensuring every detail is spot on? Our award-winning venue is looking for you!
Date posted: 15/02/2019
Deadline: 03/03/2019
Location:
National Railway Museum, YorkCategory:
EducationSalary:
£18,000 - £20,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
Science Museum
Do you understand building projects and experience of dealing with designers, architects and Quantity Surveyors? Are you able to coordinate complex projects within tight timescales?
Date posted: 15/02/2019
Deadline: 06/03/2019
Location:
Science Museum, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£35,000 - £38,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
Imperial War Museums
In January 2017 IWM launched a new Public Engagement and Learning programme which is courageous, authoritative, relevant, and empathetic. This new way of programming embraces other disciplines such as STEM, theatre, journalism, and visual art and uses creative learning techniques to offer different perspectives on our subject matter.
Date posted: 15/02/2019
Deadline: 08/03/2019
Location:
Duxford, CambridgeshireCategory:
EducationSalary:
£24,256 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our L&D team
Date posted: 14/02/2019
Deadline: 04/03/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£34,742 per annum (inclusive of a £3,000 per annum Market Rate Allowances)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
The National Archives
Marketing and Communications is a well-established and busy function within The National Archives.
Date posted: 14/02/2019
Deadline: 28/02/2019
Location:
Kew, Richmond, SurreyCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£19,095Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 392 5203
British Library
The Exhibitions Project Manager will be responsible for the planning and delivery of a new exhibition programme designed to deliver more diverse temporary and permanent exhibitions for visitors of all ages.
Date posted: 14/02/2019
Deadline: 24/02/2019
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
AdministrationExhibitions
Salary:
£39,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882030