Jobs
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Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£42,719 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611
British Library
This is an exciting opportunity to lead an innovative and creative curatorial team responsible for the development of and engagement with 21st century publications from the UK and Ireland in digital and print form.
Date posted: 30/05/2025
Deadline: 29/06/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
£52,724 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Natural History Museum
Are you ready to play a vital role in safeguarding one of the world’s most iconic institutions? The Natural History Museum is seeking an exceptional Deputy Head of Security, Emergency Planning and Logistics to help lead our Security, Emergency Planning and Logistics team – a department that sits at the heart of the Museum’s daily operations, exhibitions, and future vision.
Date posted: 04/06/2025
Deadline: 29/06/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSecurity
Salary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5000
British Library
The British Library, in Partnership with the Qatar National Library is digitising and publishing collection items related to Qatar and the region. This Partnership brings to life rare and unique items from our collections, making them accessible for audiences worldwide.
Date posted: 13/06/2025
Deadline: 29/06/2025
Location:
EnglandCategory:
Collections CareLibrarian
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. Aswell as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.
Date posted: 29/05/2025
Deadline: 29/06/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£29,993 - £33,872 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392891370
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. Aswell as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.
Date posted: 29/05/2025
Deadline: 29/06/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£40,541 - £41,847 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392891370
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. Aswell as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.
Date posted: 29/05/2025
Deadline: 29/06/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£48,692 - £53,460 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392891370
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 30 June 2025
Date posted: 12/06/2025
Deadline: 30/06/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM as a Preventive Conservator (Projects) and play a key role in preserving our world-class collections.
Date posted: 06/06/2025
Deadline: 30/06/2025
Location:
IWM London or IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,209 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Library
Culture is one of the six British Library purposes, and this role will lead on the delivery of our Culture progarmme.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 30/06/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EventsSalary:
£52,724 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you the History of Science Museum’s new Operations Manager? Based in the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built museum building, this role puts you at the heart of our Museum.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 30/06/2025
Location:
Oxford, OX1 3AZCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£31,459 - £36,616 (per annum)
British Museum
Research Assistant: Craft Interactions in a New Kingdom Industrial Landscape
Scientific Research
Full-time (41 hours per week, including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (2 Years)
£35,868.30 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 1 July 2025
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 01/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£35,868.30 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
Imperial War Museums
The Events and Experiences Co-ordinator at Duxford manages the development, planning and operation of several commercial activities based around IWM’s collection of historic exhibits.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 01/07/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
EventsSalary:
£ 27,000 – £29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
naLocation:
BrightonCategory:
OutreachSalary:
£33,366 – £37,938 pro-rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Academic Services Librarian to join the Bodleian Law Library at the University of Oxford.
Date posted: 04/06/2025
Deadline: 02/07/2025
Location:
Oxford, OX1 3URCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
£48,235 - £57,255 per annum
British Museum
Philanthropy Officer: Stewardship
Development
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£34,713 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Thursday 3 July 2025
Date posted: 11/06/2025
Deadline: 03/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
34,713Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands.
Date posted: 13/06/2025
Deadline: 06/07/2025
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12,894.09Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Life is looking for a Collections Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.
Date posted: 13/06/2025
Deadline: 06/07/2025
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£50,985.29 - £59,092.75Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Formal Learning Coordinator.
Date posted: 13/06/2025
Deadline: 09/07/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
AdministrationEducation
Salary:
The salary for this post is between £28,900 to £31,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Senior Marketing and Press Officer.
Date posted: 13/06/2025
Deadline: 10/07/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Digital
Salary:
The salary for this post is between £34,500 to £39,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544