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The National Archives
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Data Engineer to influence, shape and grow our web archiving capability.
Date posted: 13/04/2025
Deadline: 02/05/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£55,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
British Museum
Head of Temporary Display Delivery
Exhibitions and Temporary Display
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £56195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Planning and Resources Manager
Exhibitions and Temporary Display
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £56195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Head of Exhibitions Project Management
Exhibitions and Temporary Display
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £56195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Galleries Scotland
Part-time or Full-time and Fixed term
Salary £25,420 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On-site
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 21/04/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£25,420 per annum pro rata (pay award pending) plus generous benefitsContract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£65, 972 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 28 April 2025
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£65,972 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£65,972 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 28 April 2025
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
DesignSenior management
Salary:
£65,972 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
Science Museum Group
Events Sales Executive based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 29/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£30576 - £32529 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Army Museum
The Programmes Summer Placement supports the Programmes team in planning and delivering the National Army Museum’s public programme, including the Chelsea History Festival.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 16/05/2025
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Other
Salary:
NMW/NLWContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7881 2477
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM as Head of Movement & Storage, and lead our Collections Care department in managing the team responsible for the storage and transit of collections across all IWM branches; a role crucial to the success of our Collections Care work.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
CambridgeshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£58,364.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a fantastic opportunity for a Development Officer, Major Gifts.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 29/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£35,700 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a fantastic opportunity for a Development Officer, Major Gifts.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 29/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£35,700 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
The National Archives
As Senior Specialist in Digital Humanities for Heritage Science Conservation Research (HSRC) you will be a vital member of a dynamic team of conservation and heritage science professionals in TNA’s Collection Care Department.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 04/05/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
Collections CareScientific
Digital
Salary:
£38,322 - £44,722Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The National Archives
We are looking for someone with a recognised security qualification and a passion to work in a security and invigilation role.
Date posted: 16/04/2025
Deadline: 30/04/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSecurity
Salary:
£26,004 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
Science Museum Group
Visitor Experience Assistant based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 16/04/2025
Deadline: 30/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.85 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
The IS Service Desk Student role plays a crucial role in supervising and coordinating day-to-day operations within the Service Desk department.
Date posted: 16/04/2025
Deadline: 29/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£13.85 per hour
Tate
The Senior Conservation Technician provides technical expertise on the mounting, framing, storage and packing of art on paper, photographs, library, and archive material
Date posted: 16/04/2025
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Photographic
Salary:
£31,527 per annum
British Museum
Head of Operations: Visitor Services and Security
Visitor and Security Services
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£75,185 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 7 May 2025
Date posted: 16/04/2025
Deadline: 07/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
SecuritySenior management
Salary:
£75,185 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8396Museum of London
We are looking for an experienced DAMS & Image Rights Manager to join our Digital Innovation team and champion this important area of activity working with our Picture Library. You will be the museum lead for maintaining image quality standards, metadata and staff training as well as supporting rights clearance.
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherPhotographic
Salary:
£33,853 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611Museum of London
London Museum has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Collections Move Technician, with an excellent understanding of art handling and museum technical services, coupled with the ability to provide expert advice and solve complex technical problems.
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£33,067 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611