Jobs
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British Museum
This is a wonderful opportunity for a museum specialist with experience of working with and handling human remains.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Museum Exhibition Site Manager
Exhibitions and Temporary Displays
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£35,928 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 24 November 2025
Date posted: 28/10/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£35,928 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
University of Cambridge Museums
The Museum is seeking to appoint a number of members to its main board, known as the Syndicate. The successful candidates will become part of a highly qualified group of individuals who bring exceptional expertise, vision, and dedication to supporting the Museum in the shaping and delivery of its mission.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01730-776655
University of Cambridge Museums
The Museum is seeking to appoint a number of members to its main board, known as the Syndicate. The successful candidates will become part of a highly qualified group of individuals who bring exceptional expertise, vision, and dedication to supporting the Museum in the shaping and delivery of its mission.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01730-776655
National Gallery
Join the National Gallery in creating an innovative digital resource that will transform access to multidisciplinary research on paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds, one of Britain’s most influential 18th-century painters.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£41,623 per annum (20,811.50 pro rata)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/aLocation:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£18,200 - £22,222 per annum plus benefits (in line with National Living Wage)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Royal Museums Greenwich
We have an exciting opportunity for a People Coordinator to join our People and Culture team.
Date posted: 21/11/2025
Deadline: 07/12/2025
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
HRSalary:
£27316Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are hiring for a People Partner to join the People and Culture team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 21/11/2025
Deadline: 07/12/2025
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
HRSalary:
£42,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
British Museum
Join us in shaping the future of People and Culture at the British Museum, as we procure a new best-in-class HR and Recruitment System (HRIS).
Date posted: 27/10/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£32297 - £38182 per annum + Civil Service Pension, HybridContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Photography and Imaging team as a Photographer
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
PhotographicSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
Join us as a Preventive Conservator (Hazards) to support the Visual Documentation Project. You'll help preserve hazardous and licensed collections through expert risk management, conservation treatments, and collaboration to ensure their safety and accessibility.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£33,501Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Museums Greenwich
Our Collections Services team are seeking a Preventive Conservator and IPM Coordinator to join for 12 months as maternity cover.
Date posted: 10/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£36,900Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
British Library
This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the world’s foremost research libraries and to help shape understanding and access to its rich Latin American collections.
Date posted: 30/10/2025
Deadline: 23/11/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialResearch
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Museum
This is a wonderful opportunity for a museum specialist with experience of working with and handling human remains.
Date posted: 11/11/2025
Deadline: 09/12/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Engagement Producer, you will be part of an inclusive and people-focused Learning & Participation team, delivering a varied programme of public events, workshops, and activities across our museums, galleries and community settings.
Date posted: 14/11/2025
Deadline: 10/12/2025
Location:
Liverpool (International Slavery Museum & Maritime Museum)Category:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£26,121 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
The National Archives
The National Archives is looking for an experienced project manager and/or grant manager to oversee the successful delivery of a number of strategic grant-funded projects.
Date posted: 19/11/2025
Deadline: 03/12/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Fundraising / developmentResearch
Salary:
£39,567 - £48,460 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Gallery
Join the National Gallery in creating an innovative digital resource that will transform access to multidisciplinary research on paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds, one of Britain’s most influential 18th-century painters.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£41,623 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity for a prospect research manager to join the Development department as Research and Fundraising Priorities Manager.
Date posted: 19/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £43317 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
British Library Publishing has transformed in the last decade into one of the foremost institutional publishers of exciting, innovative and beautifully produced trade books for the mainstream book market and heritage/gift sector.
Date posted: 17/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Science Museum Group
Road Train Driver
Date posted: 17/11/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.86 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795