Jobs
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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Ashmolean Museum is seeking Evening Event Supervisors to oversee the safe and successful delivery of a wide range of evening events, including corporate functions, weddings, receptions, filming and University events.
Date posted: 30/06/2026
Deadline: 07/07/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
EventsSalary:
Grade 4Location:
BirminghamCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£32,401 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.ALocation:
GreenwichCategory:
EventsSalary:
UnpaidContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
02083128565Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a Collections Assistant to join our dedicated Collections Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse collection, helping to preserve, document and share the stories of the Black Country with current and future generations.
Date posted: 01/07/2026
Deadline: 15/07/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,435 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643National Museum of the Royal Navy
We are looking for a Lead Rigger to join our team and play a key role in the ongoing care and maintenance of the wide range of rigs within RNM’s collection. This role helps ensure that all rigging is maintained to a high standard while retaining historical accuracy.
Date posted: 01/07/2026
Deadline: 13/07/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (Grade 6) – £38,961 - £41,340 per annum (dependent upon experience )Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for a Head of Technical Services to provide clear and effective leadership and direction for the Technical Services Department, an expert and committed team of more than thirty specialist museum technicians who are widely recognised across the sector for their expertise.
Date posted: 01/07/2026
Deadline: 19/07/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£46,947Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a Duty Manager, acting on a casual basis, in support of our established team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth and safe daily operation of the historic site.
Date posted: 01/07/2026
Deadline: 13/07/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£15.22 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643Location:
London E2 8EACategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£14.80 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077399893Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
35280Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792Horniman Museum and Gardens
Join the Horniman Museum and Gardens at an exciting time as we celebrate our 125th anniversary and prepare to reopen our transformed Natural History Gallery.
We’re looking for an experienced senior leader to cover a maternity leave and drive audience development, communications, fundraising, digital, visitor experience, events programming and commercial activity during this landmark period.
Date posted: 02/07/2026
Deadline: 24/07/2026
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesFundraising / development
Marketing
Senior management
Digital
Salary:
£79,774 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £48756 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£37,893 - £42,002 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £68281 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £58162 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £58162 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £24479 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795Museum of London
London Museum tells the story of the world’s greatest city and its people. We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new museum for London. The museum will sit in atmospheric former market buildings – over 30,000 sqm – at the heart of one of the capital’s most historic and creative quarters, Smithfield.
Date posted: 03/07/2026
Deadline: 27/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesHealth and Safety
Salary:
£51,925 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
£33,784 per annum, pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02039855979Imperial War Museums
The Retail and Admissions department welcomes over 2 million visitors each year. The department has 5 permanent Retail and Admissions operations across the IWM branches. The department is responsible for generating income and profit for IWM; delivering a product range that is unique, relevant and inspiring.
Date posted: 03/07/2026
Deadline: 10/07/2026
Location:
HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£28,860 (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07731708877Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£19,448.67 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885