Jobs
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British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (23 months)
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 5 September 2025
Date posted: 14/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£29,642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed Term (23 months)
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 5 September 2025
Date posted: 14/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£29,642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
This is a rare opportunity to lead the design and creative direction at Tate.
Date posted: 12/08/2025
Deadline: 08/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£52,000
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is currently recruiting for three Trustee roles.
Date posted: 12/08/2025
Deadline: 15/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
0Contract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Imperial War Museums
Join our team at IWM Duxford as a Conservator and play a crucial role in preserving our objects and ensuring their readiness for display, research, and loans. This position is essential in safeguarding their historical integrity, ensuring future generations can experience and enjoy them.
Date posted: 11/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
From £30,906 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Imperial War Museums
The Travel Trade & Group Sales Manager will lead the development and delivery of IWM’s group and travel trade sales strategy across five sites, driving visitor growth and revenue through strong partnerships and ensuring smooth booking and communication processes.
Date posted: 11/08/2025
Deadline: 08/09/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£ 44,000 - £ 47,000 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Finance Manager.
Date posted: 08/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Circa £45,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you a finance professional with a passion for building collaborative relationships with stakeholders? An opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Senior Finance Business Partner in the Bodleian Libraries.
Date posted: 08/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
Oxford OX1 3BGCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£48,235 - £57,255 per annum
Natural History Museum
The Senior Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and the rest of the Philanthropy team, feeding into the overall strategy for the team. They will manage a portfolio of funder accounts which deliver long-term, high-value strategic partnerships as well as building new relationships.
Date posted: 07/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
52000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5000
University of Cambridge Museums
We are now recruiting a Communications Assistant – a new role providing key support across internal communications and PR.
Date posted: 04/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£26,942 - £30,805Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764 407
University of Cambridge Museums
The Membership and Individual Giving Coordinator is a pivotal new role that will support the strategic development and delivery of the Fitzwilliam Museum's membership and individual giving programmes.
Date posted: 04/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£30,805 - £35,116Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764 407
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join the new senior team in Collections Management at the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford.
Date posted: 29/07/2025
Deadline: 17/09/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW), with the option for some working from home.Category:
Senior managementSalary:
£55,636 - £64,228 (per annum)
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums is seeking to appoint a FCDO Trustee to join the Board.
Date posted: 07/07/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
United KingdomCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Voluntary rolesContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
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Tullie
Are you a commercially savvy leader with a passion for delivering outstanding visitor experiences? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where retail, culture, and community come together? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 10/09/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£33,368 to £35,235 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719