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
Imperial War Museums
IWM Duxford attracts over 350,000 visitors each year. The branch charges an admission entry fee and manages the arrival of all visitors and groups, including the thousands of visitors we welcome to our weekend Air Shows in May, July and September.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£3,931.20 Pro Rata (£24,570 per annum equivalent)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
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
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
Science Museum Group
Planning & Operations Manager (Global Engagement) at Science Museum Group
Date posted: 14/11/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
EnglandCategory:
ExhibitionsOther
Salary:
Up to £46000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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
Project Curator: Iron Age and Roman Coins
£30,775 per annum
Fixed Term Contract for 36 months
Date posted: 04/11/2025
Deadline: 18/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £30775 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
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
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
Science Museum Group
Road Train Driver
Date posted: 14/11/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.86 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Road Train Driver
Date posted: 14/11/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.86 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Road Train Driver
Date posted: 14/11/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.86 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795