Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Sir John Soane's Museum
To catalogue drawings from the later decades of Adam's career, principally for commissions in Scotland, for online publication (training will be given).
Date posted: 14/10/2021
Deadline: 08/11/2021
Location:
Sir John Soane's Museum, WC2A 3BPCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£22,641Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7440 4245
University of Cambridge Museums
Research Coordinator for University of Cambridge Strategic Research Initiative Collections - Connections - Communities (Fixed Term)
Date posted: 14/10/2021
Deadline: 24/10/2021
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
ResearchSalary:
31,406 - 40,927Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 (0)7707 282 715
The National Archives
TNA is looking for a Research Software Engineer (Data Specialist) to join a 3-year cutting-edge research project, Our Heritage, Our Stories.
Date posted: 13/10/2021
Deadline: 03/11/2021
Location:
Kew, LondonCategory:
OtherResearch
Digital
Salary:
£42,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Royal Armouries
We are seeking a Curator of European Armour to work in the Edged Weapons & Armour Department, part of the Collections Directorate, based at the Leeds museum
Date posted: 12/10/2021
Deadline: 26/10/2021
Location:
LeedsCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
£29,00-£33,000 (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Armouries
We are seeking a non-permanent maternity cover for the Curator of Asian & Africa Collections in the Edged Weapons & Armour Department, part of the Collections Directorate, based at the Leeds museum.
Date posted: 12/10/2021
Deadline: 26/10/2021
Location:
LeedsCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
£29,00-£33,000 (depending on experience)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Armouries
The Royal Armouries has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced manager to play a key role in our Public Engagement Team. In this post you will manage, develop and deliver unique, world-class projects, programmes and resources for formal learners of all ages with dedicated teams at our museum in Leeds, at Fort Nelson in Hampshire, and online
Date posted: 12/10/2021
Deadline: 31/10/2021
Location:
LeedsCategory:
EducationEvents
Salary:
£29,000 - 31,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Marketing team!
Date posted: 12/10/2021
Deadline: 31/10/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingDigital
Salary:
£33,106 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums is for everyone and it's also a fantastic place to work.
People are at the heart of what we do. From museum enablers to curators, technicians to catering assistants we've full-time, part-time and casual posts across all our sites and teams.
Under the new leadership of our Co-CEO's Sara Wajid & Zak Mensah there has never been a more exciting time to join Birmingham Museums
Date posted: 12/10/2021
Deadline: 31/10/2021
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£25,020 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
The Wallace Collection
We are looking for a Retail Assistant with the core mission of delivering the highest standard of customer service to all visitors.
Date posted: 12/10/2021
Deadline: 31/10/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£22,357 to £23,620 per annum dependent on skills and experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639565
The National Archives
We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Service and Performance Manager to help us ensure that each contract is run effectively, provides excellent value for public money, and is compliant with regulation and best practise.
Date posted: 12/10/2021
Deadline: 26/10/2021
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
LegalDigital
Salary:
£33,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums is for everyone and it's also a fantastic place to work.
People are at the heart of what we do. From museum enablers to curators, technicians to catering assistants we've full-time, part-time and casual posts across all our sites and teams.
Date posted: 12/10/2021
Deadline: 31/10/2021
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£20,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
British Museum
There is an opportunity for an ambitious fundraising leader to join the Advancement department as we plan a major campaign to support the British Museum’s transformation for the 21st century.
Date posted: 11/10/2021
Deadline: 08/11/2021
Location:
Bloomsbury/ Remote WorkingCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
CompetitiveContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 (0)20 7323 8000
Science Museum
Do you have excellent customer service and communication skills? Would you like to support educational groups in making the most of the experiences offered by the Science Museum in London?
Date posted: 11/10/2021
Deadline: 25/10/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationEducation
Salary:
£18,545 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685 750
Science Museum Group
Do you have experience of developing and delivering training courses? Are you excited at the prospect of joining a team of passionate and enthusiastic facilitators in the Science Museum Group Academy?
Date posted: 11/10/2021
Deadline: 25/10/2021
Location:
Science Museum, LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£28,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904685750
Science Museum Group
Do you have experience of developing and delivering training courses? Are you excited at the prospect of joining a team of passionate and enthusiastic facilitators in the Science Museum Group Academy?
Date posted: 11/10/2021
Deadline: 25/10/2021
Location:
Multiple locations (North)Category:
EducationSalary:
£27,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904685750
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Curator of Photography to join our Collections Division.
Date posted: 11/10/2021
Deadline: 08/11/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£27,878 - £33,506 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
National Gallery
The National Gallery with the Art Fund and the assistance of the Vivmar Foundation are working together to offer two fully funded twenty-two month Curatorial Traineeships with two regional museums, running from February 2022 to summer 2023.
Date posted: 11/10/2021
Deadline: 31/10/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£32,445 Full time,22 months fixed-term contractContract type:
OtherHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442077472876
The Wallace Collection
Support the delivery of creative learning programmes for primary and secondary students, and teachers.
Date posted: 08/10/2021
Deadline: 31/10/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationEducation
Salary:
£22,357 to £23,620 per annum dependent on skills and experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 563 9544
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking an Employee Engagement Manager to join the People Team at the V&A.
Date posted: 08/10/2021
Deadline: 01/11/2021
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£40,000 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
The National Archives
In this role you will assist in all aspects of document movement, including retrieval and correct storage.
Date posted: 08/10/2021
Deadline: 25/10/2021
Location:
Richmond upon Thames, London, TW9 4DUCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£20,343Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359