Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Museum of London
As the leading museum for London, we tell the story of the world’s greatest city and its people – so why not make this the place to discover your story of London?
Date posted: 07/08/2017
Deadline: 30/08/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£23,196 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7814 5611
Science Museum Group
Want to share your passion for science with our visitors? Enjoy being part of a strong, supportive team? Love talking to and helping the public? The Science Museum is one of the UK's leading museums and we want you to be part of our on-going success.
Date posted: 07/08/2017
Deadline: 20/08/2017
Location:
Science Museum, LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£17,560 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 686285
Natural History Museum
Based within the Angela Marmont Centre for UK Biodiversity team and reporting to the Citizen Science Manager, the Postdoctoral Researcher will collaborate closely with research lead Prof Heidi Ballard and two other post-doctoral researchers employed through this grant, based at the University of California, Davis and the Open University (UK).
Date posted: 07/08/2017
Deadline: 29/08/2017
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
EducationScientific
Salary:
£33,416 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
Natural History Museum
Working within Technology Solutions this role will identify, capture, analyse and translate requirements into existing and new digital system solutions to support the Museum’s future.
Date posted: 07/08/2017
Deadline: 21/08/2017
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ITScientific
Salary:
£33,085 to £39,725 per annum, dependant on experience, plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425812
Museum of London
As the leading museum for London, we tell the story of the world’s greatest city and its people – so why not make this the place to discover your story of London?
Date posted: 07/08/2017
Deadline: 28/08/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7814 5792
Victoria & Albert Museum
The V&A is seeking to employ several Exhibitions Managers, on fixed term contracts. This is an exciting opportunity to manage projects within the lively Exhibitions Department.
Date posted: 07/08/2017
Deadline: 01/09/2017
Location:
South Kensington, SW7 2RLCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£29,279.00 - £33,462.00 Per AnnumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
National Gallery
This is an exciting opportunity to join the National Gallery`s digital team promoting the world-class collection for the benefit of visitors from the UK and overseas.
Date posted: 04/08/2017
Deadline: 17/09/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingDigital
Salary:
£22,376 - £27,637Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077472876
Science Museum Group
Do you have knowledge of museum collection hazards?
Would you like to use this knowledge to contribute to an exciting museum project?
The Science Museum Group are looking for a Senior Collections Hazard Surveyor to play a key role in the One Collection project.
Date posted: 04/08/2017
Deadline: 28/08/2017
Location:
Blythe House, Science Museum, LondonCategory:
Collections CareHealth and Safety
Salary:
Up to £29,000 plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
National Museums Northern Ireland
This post will play a key role in the development and delivery of the organisation’s collections access and interpretation strategies in order to maximise engagement with new and existing audiences.
Date posted: 04/08/2017
Deadline: 25/08/2017
Location:
Cultra, Holywood, Northern IrelandCategory:
OtherSenior management
Salary:
£47,749-£52,334Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
028 9042 8428
Royal Armouries
The Royal Armouries, the United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour, is seeking a skilled and experienced Assistant Curator. You will be an active member of the Curatorial Team in the Collections Department.
Date posted: 03/08/2017
Deadline: 29/08/2017
Location:
LeedsCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Exhibitions
Salary:
£ 24,596 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113 2201949
Science Museum Group
We are creating a team of enthusiastic volunteers to deliver tours on gallery every day, including the weekends and late openings.
Date posted: 03/08/2017
Deadline: 19/08/2017
Location:
Science MuseumCategory:
ExhibitionsOther
Salary:
£0 - VolunteerContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
01904 686285
Imperial War Museums
This is an exciting opportunity for a bright, experienced and enthusiastic interpretation specialist to join Imperial War Museums to develop exhibition, display and interpretation projects.
Date posted: 03/08/2017
Deadline: 21/08/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£30,000 per annum + 20.9% employer pension contributionContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
National Gallery
The National Gallery is looking for an Art Handling Administrator to work 14 hours a week usually on a Thursday and Friday. You will provide administrative support for the Art Handling Department, which is responsible for all internal picture movements related to both the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.
Date posted: 03/08/2017
Deadline: 28/08/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£22,376 - £27,637Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077472876
National Gallery
The National Gallery and its collection of over 2300 Western European paintings is looking for an Art Handler. As an Art Handler you will be responsible for all aspects of preparation and installation within the Gallery and will also be required to act as a courier for loans from the collection.
Date posted: 03/08/2017
Deadline: 28/08/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£21,014 - £24,434Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077472876
Royal Museums Greenwich
With sound frames conservation experience, you’ve a proven track record of managing and motivating teams.
Date posted: 02/08/2017
Deadline: 20/08/2017
Location:
KidbrookeCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£30,000 - £37,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 312 6784
Science Museum Group
The Science Museum Group are looking for a Storage System Assistant to play a key role in the One Collection project - our strategic initiative to re-imagine how our collection is cared for, accessed and shared
Date posted: 02/08/2017
Deadline: 21/08/2017
Location:
Science Museum, Blythe HouseCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Up to £20,000 + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 686285
Imperial War Museums
To be responsible for the efficient organisation, delivery and administration of 14-18 NOW’s events and lead on the management of stakeholder communications.
Date posted: 02/08/2017
Deadline: 21/08/2017
Location:
IWM London, Lambeth Road, SE1 6HZCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesEvents
Press/PR
Salary:
£30,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 5000
Royal Museums Greenwich
Do you like working as part of a team? Are you flexible with an understanding of good customer care?
Date posted: 01/08/2017
Deadline: 20/08/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£10,962 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 312 6784
Science Museum Group
Would you like to help us increase our visitor giving income?
Date posted: 01/08/2017
Deadline: 03/09/2017
Location:
Museum of Science and Industry, ManchesterCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£7.50 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
01904 686285
Museum of London
As the leading museum for London, we tell the story of the world’s greatest city and its people – so why not make this the place to discover your story of London?
Date posted: 31/07/2017
Deadline: 29/08/2017
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
Circa £45,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7814 5792