Jobs
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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our leadership team as the Head of Public Engagement and Programming.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 13/05/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX1 3PP)Category:
EducationOutreach
Senior management
Salary:
Starting from Grade 8.1: £48,235 per annum
Imperial War Museums
In this pivotal role at IWM North, you will lead the creation and delivery of IWM’s Masterplan, a transformative programme aimed at enhancing the museum's visitor experience. This involves working collaboratively with communities and partners to bring the vision to life.
Date posted: 11/04/2025
Deadline: 12/05/2025
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you an experienced HR professional with passion for and experience in change management and employee relations? The Gardens, Libraries and Museums Division of the University is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to support a major department within the Bodleian Libraries with particular focus on a large-scale transformation programme in Collections Management.
Date posted: 03/04/2025
Deadline: 02/05/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW)Category:
HRSalary:
£48,235 - £57,255 per annum
British Museum
HR Advisor
Human Resources
Full-time
Permanent
£40,312 per annum
Application deadline: 10am on Friday 25 April 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 25/04/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
HRSalary:
40312Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (until 1 February 2028)
£43,207 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 5 May 2025
Date posted: 11/04/2025
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£43,207 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
Science Museum Group
Senior Spatial and Exhibition Design Manager based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 01/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
Up to £47729 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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
British Museum
Management Accountant
Finance
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£48,144 - £53,132 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 5 May 2025
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
48144 - 53,132Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a Head of Development and Communications to drive income from diverse and appropriate funding sources. As a leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our future by driving sustainable income streams, growing key partnerships, and elevating our public profile.
Date posted: 07/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£55,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643 (ext: 304)
British Museum
The Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Advancement, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum's vision for the future.
Date posted: 21/03/2025
Deadline: 21/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £56195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£55,262 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 25 April 2025
Date posted: 27/03/2025
Deadline: 25/04/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£55,262 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
The National Archives
The National Archives is seeking a dynamic and innovative manager to join our Collections Expertise and Engagement (CEE) department as the Head of Public Services and Operations.
Date posted: 02/04/2025
Deadline: 23/04/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Senior management
Salary:
£50,500 - £55,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 3985 5979
British Library
We are now recruiting for the post of Head, East Asian Collections to lead the team in the East Asia section in developing, managing, promoting and making accessible collections in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Manchu and other languages.
Date posted: 04/04/2025
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareSenior management
Salary:
£52,724 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world.
Date posted: 04/04/2025
Deadline: 25/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £56195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for someone to join Birmingham Museums Trust’s Collections & Estate team as the Head of Estate.
Date posted: 07/04/2025
Deadline: 04/05/2025
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
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
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
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
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