Jobs
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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
British Library
We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed term post to catalogue the archive of the poet and translator, Michael Hamburger.
Date posted: 25/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,119 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
Full Time
Fixed Term (6 months)
£28,144 pro rata
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 9 May 2025
Date posted: 24/04/2025
Deadline: 09/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
We are looking for 4 Project Assistants to join our Collections Move Project team to help with the preparation and movement of museum collections and delivery to the new store.
Date posted: 22/04/2025
Deadline: 19/05/2025
Location:
Various sites across OxfordshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,838 – £31,459 per annum
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Collections Stores Coordinator, the Collections & Storage Assistant provides building management and collections care support for the protection and longevity of NML’s stored collections.
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 07/05/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Curatorial
Salary:
£26,121Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Derby Museums Trust
Are you methodical, organised, have excellent attention to detail and skilled at organising and analysing data? Are you enthusiastic, proficient in the use of excel for data monitoring and reporting, and have a savvy understanding of CRM systems? If so, Derby Museums wants to hear from you!
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 07/05/2025
Location:
DE1 1BSCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£28,906 – £30,840 (FTE) / £23,437 – £25,005 (pro rata for 30 hours)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01332641901
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