Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
We are recruiting for a Security Warder to work as part of the Security Support Team and perform a variety of duties to protect the UK’s leading museum.
Date posted: 11/01/2019
Deadline: 25/01/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£17,634 per annum pro-rata plus a shift roster allowance of £4,080 per annum pro-rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Visitor Hosts play a vital role at the Horniman, working alongside our Retail and Admissions team and our award-winning Volunteers to welcome around 900 000 visitors a year.
We are looking for warm and approachable Visitor Hosts (one full time and two part time) to share their enthusiasm for the Horniman’s collections of objects from the natural world and different cultures.
Date posted: 11/01/2019
Deadline: 25/01/2019
Location:
SE LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£20,651 pa, pro rata for part timeContract type:
PermanentHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 8699 1872
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for a Learning Assistant to support the smooth running of our programmes and the Learning department; through greeting and orientating school and family groups, preparing spaces and resources, and liaising with staff from multiple departments.
Date posted: 11/01/2019
Deadline: 21/01/2019
Location:
SE LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£22,360 pa pro rata (£22,816 after probation)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
Birmingham Museums Trust
Role: Heritage Seasonal Museum Enabler – Fixed Term Contract
Hours: (5¼ hours per day, working 106 days over weekends, bank holidays and school holidays between 13 April 2019 and Sunday 3rd November 2019)
Salary: £8.75 per hour
Location: Aston Hall / Blakesley Hall / Sarehole Mill
Do something extraordinary in 2019…
Date posted: 10/01/2019
Deadline: 04/02/2019
Location:
Blakesley Hall / Aston Hall / Sarehole MillCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£8.75 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01213488311
National Railway Museum
Are you passionate about providing excellent customer service?
We are looking for a Retail Sales Advisor to join our Retail Store team at the National Railway Museum in York on a fixed term basis for 12 months, 12-hour per-week basis.
Date posted: 10/01/2019
Deadline: 20/01/2019
Location:
National Railway Museum, YorkCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£5,079.36 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
Royal Museums Greenwich
If you're a friendly and engaging individual who can deliver an exceptional customer experience, this could be the exciting new role you're been waiting for. It's your chance to be the welcoming face of Royal Museums Greenwich as you help our visitors thoroughly enjoy this amazing place.
Date posted: 10/01/2019
Deadline: 27/01/2019
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£6,342 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 312 8514
Science Museum Group
Do you have experience of working in a fundraising or sales team? Do you have strong research skills and experience of presenting complex information?
Date posted: 10/01/2019
Deadline: 27/01/2019
Location:
Science Museum, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£26,500 - £28,500 + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
Science Museum Group
Do you have studio photography experience of collection in a museum, commercial or fine art environment? Do you have strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team?
Date posted: 10/01/2019
Deadline: 27/01/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£28,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 (0)1904 685735
British Library
As part of the British Library’s Unlocking Our Sound Heritage (UOSH) programme, the role of the Digital Learning Manager will be responsible for managing the creation of content for the project’s online learning resource
Date posted: 10/01/2019
Deadline: 28/01/2019
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
EducationDigital
Salary:
£32,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 882030
National Museums Scotland
This is a part-time role working 14.8 hours per week
Date posted: 10/01/2019
Deadline: 25/01/2019
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
EducationSalary:
£29,141 - £31,689 [pro rata] per annum plus membership of Civil Service pension schemContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 247 4094
Tate
An opportunity to join a busy in-house design studio in a world renowned art gallery
Date posted: 09/01/2019
Deadline: 22/01/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignOther
Salary:
£25,774 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Science Museum Group
Do you have practical experience of 3D object remedial conservation treatment? Have you managed teams of staff and delivered large projects?
Date posted: 09/01/2019
Deadline: 27/01/2019
Location:
WroughtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£25,000 - £27,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 (0)1904 685735
Science Museum Group
Do you have good leadership skills and knowledge or experience of preventative conservation?
Are you able to make decisions based on evidence and show adaptability in the face of change?
Date posted: 09/01/2019
Deadline: 27/01/2019
Location:
WroughtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£25,000 – £27,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 (0)1904 685735
Science Museum
Do you have practical experience of 3D object remedial conservation treatment? Do you have strong written communication skills and the ability to plan, resource and prioritise?
Date posted: 09/01/2019
Deadline: 06/02/2019
Location:
Science Museum at Blythe HouseCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£24,500 + benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
British Library
A project to sort and process a large quantity of modern Chinese language material published in Hong Kong prior to 1997.
Date posted: 09/01/2019
Deadline: 10/02/2019
Location:
Boston Spa West YorkshireCategory:
ConservationCuratorial
Salary:
£23,250 per annum pro rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937882030
Natural History Museum
The role of UK Biodiversity Officer will be central to the formative development and (subject to funding) delivery of this scientific programme, both within the Natural History Museum’s gardens and at a network of research sites across the UK.
Date posted: 09/01/2019
Deadline: 23/01/2019
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£36,513 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079465000
Natural History Museum
Reporting to the Head of Visitor Events, the Events Producer will have the proven skills to produce events from concept to completion, in line with the Visitor Events strategy and business plan.
Date posted: 09/01/2019
Deadline: 23/01/2019
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£28,735 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079465000
British Museum
The British Museum’s Information Services department is seeking a skilled Business Analyst to help support the Enterprise Architecture team’s transformational planning, design and execution.
Date posted: 09/01/2019
Deadline: 23/01/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£40,941 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum’s Information Services department is seeking a skilled Programme Manager to lead transformational planning and execution.
Date posted: 09/01/2019
Deadline: 23/01/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£40,941-£45,189 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
Are you a team player who enjoys working in a customer facing role? Apply now to join the HMS Belfast team as a Deputy Retail and Admissions Manager.
Date posted: 09/01/2019
Deadline: 21/01/2019
Location:
HMS Belfast - The Queen's Walk, London SE1 2JHCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£24,682 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000