Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
The Volunteer Programme Manager is responsible for the recruitment, training and management of 100 volunteers at IWM North. The role is responsible for developing and evaluating the award winning volunteer programme and to take the lead on accessing relevant partnerships and funding to ensure that the innovative volunteering programme for which IWM North is known continues to thrive and develop.
Date posted: 07/07/2017
Deadline: 26/07/2017
Location:
IWM North, Trafford Wharf Rd, Stretford, Manchester M17 1TZCategory:
AdministrationFinancial
Fundraising / development
Other
Outreach
Salary:
£25,500 per annum + 20.9% employer pension contributionContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 5000
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking an Employee Engagement Manager to develop and implement an employee engagement and internal communications strategy that encourages high staff performance and contributes directly to the achievements of the V&A's strategic aims.
Date posted: 06/07/2017
Deadline: 01/08/2017
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
HRSalary:
£36,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Senior HR Business Partner who will develop and maintain strong working relationships, supporting client groups to achieve their corporate objectives through human resources. The post-holder will be required to understand and translate business requirements into effective HR practice delivering people solutions to achieve business objectives, manage risk and drive performance.
Date posted: 06/07/2017
Deadline: 26/07/2017
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
HRSalary:
£45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Science Museum Group
Are you passionate about improving opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths subjects?
Science Museum Group showcase a world-class collection of objects through interactive galleries and exhibitions at 5, prestigious, museums nationwide.
Date posted: 06/07/2017
Deadline: 23/07/2017
Location:
National RoleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£21,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4319
Science Museum Group
Are you a champion of providing excellent administration skills?
We are focussed on igniting curiosity in our diverse audiences, aiming to grow their ‘Science-Capital’ inspiring the next generation of scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians (STEM).
Date posted: 06/07/2017
Deadline: 23/07/2017
Location:
MultipleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£17,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4319
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is offering a unique opportunity for a Quantity Survey with experience of preparing tender and cost documentation. Working on the £22m, BCLM:Forging Ahead project, this will involve the deconstruction, build and interior fit-out of historic structures, expanding our existing site by a third.
Date posted: 05/07/2017
Deadline: 07/08/2017
Location:
DUDLEYCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
40,000 GBPContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 521 5606
Science Museum Group
Are you skilled in appraising museum archives for their importance? Would you like to use your knowledge to contribute to a once-in-a-lifetime museum project?
The Science Museum Group is looking for an Assistant Archivist to play an important role in the Once Collection project – our strategic initiative to re-imagine how our collection is cared for, accessed and shared.
Date posted: 05/07/2017
Deadline: 24/07/2017
Location:
Science MuseumCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £22,000 + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4319
Science Museum Group
Would you like to develop and deliver financial processes in an inspiring environment?
The home of human ingenuity, the Science Museum Group is the most significant group of science and industry museums in the world, sharing a mission to engage people in making sense of the science that shapes our lives.
Date posted: 05/07/2017
Deadline: 23/07/2017
Location:
National RoleCategory:
OtherSalary:
Circa £26,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4319
The Wallace Collection
We currently have an opening in our Collections Services Department for an Archivist and Records Manager.
The Archivist and Records Manager has sole responsibility for the cataloguing and management of both the Wallace Collection’s historic archive and modern records and will play a vital role in the delivery of the museum’s objectives.
Date posted: 04/07/2017
Deadline: 24/07/2017
Location:
Central LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£25,000 to £27,500 depending on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7563 9565
Natural History Museum
The Learning Engagement Team are key to this mission and responsible for organising and delivering a world class suite of activities for large and diverse audiences, contributing to the Museum becoming a centre of excellence for informal learning.
Date posted: 03/07/2017
Deadline: 24/07/2017
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£32,500 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5000
Royal Museums Greenwich
The largest maritime museum in the world is looking for more people to join our friendly and dedicated team of volunteers! If you love meeting new people, have a passion for the arts, history or science and would enjoy volunteering alongside our knowledgeable and experienced volunteers and members of staff, we’d really like to hear from you.
Date posted: 29/06/2017
Deadline: 16/09/2017
Location:
Greenwich, SE10Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 8312 6543
Science Museum Group
As Director of Learning your work will sit at the heart of our mission, advocating SMG’s role in delivering learning for diverse national audiences to funders, policy-makers and other influencers.
Date posted: 28/06/2017
Deadline: 30/07/2017
Location:
National RoleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£78,000 - £85,000 + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4319
Imperial War Museums
You will be part of the Design team, collaborating with Graphic Designers and other colleagues and departments across IWM as required to ensure all tasks and objectives are met.
Date posted: 27/06/2017
Deadline: 24/07/2017
Location:
IWM London, Lambeth Rd, London, SE1 6HZCategory:
DesignSalary:
£35,000 per annum - £43,550 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking to appoint a Curator of Textiles to join the Furniture, Textiles and Fashion Department.
Date posted: 27/06/2017
Deadline: 21/08/2017
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£26,940.00 - £35,304.00 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937