Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Natural History Museum
This is a great opportunity to combine your skills and knowledge of curating special collections, including artworks, manuscripts and rare and historical published works, with your experience of applying the tools and approaches to supporting use and research of those collections within the digital environment.
Date posted: 14/05/2019
Deadline: 03/06/2019
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
AdministrationArchivist
Librarian
Salary:
£30,198 - £31,647 per annum (dependant on experience) plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5511
Science Museum
Do you have experience of working in a busy office environment and the ability to prioritise your workload effectively? Do you have excellent communication skills and the ability to show tact and discretion?
Date posted: 14/05/2019
Deadline: 04/06/2019
Location:
Science Museum - South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£26,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
National Galleries Scotland
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (BAND 5)
FULL TIME, PERMANENT
Salary £27,553 - £30,168 per annum (Pay Award Pending)
Date posted: 14/05/2019
Deadline: 26/05/2019
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Digital
Salary:
£27,553 - £30,168Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6281
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a strong administrator to join the Development Operations team.
Date posted: 13/05/2019
Deadline: 02/06/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
£25,000 pa fixedContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 747 5909
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide high quality in-house legal advice.
Date posted: 13/05/2019
Deadline: 27/05/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
LegalSalary:
£47,787 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking to recruit a Project Assistant to provide support for the Project Manager in ensuring smooth project development and successful delivery of Asahi Shimbun Displays in Room 3.
Date posted: 13/05/2019
Deadline: 27/05/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationExhibitions
Salary:
£21,831 per annum, pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Museums Greenwich
We’re looking for a talented, versatile Graphic Designer to join the Marketing team. This is a new role, working in-house on the development of marketing collateral and overseeing the effective application of RMG’s visual identity.
Date posted: 13/05/2019
Deadline: 27/05/2019
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
DesignMarketing
Salary:
£27,000 - £33,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083126784
Birmingham Museums Trust
Location: Museum Collection Centre
Salary: £30,450 per annum
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent
Date posted: 13/05/2019
Deadline: 16/06/2019
Location:
Museum Collection CentreCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£30,450 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01213488311
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Corporate Partnerships Officer is part of a small corporate team within the Development team. The Officer plays an important part in the success of the Development team to achieve the fundraising goals of RMG.
Date posted: 13/05/2019
Deadline: 03/06/2019
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
From £27,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083126784
Tate
Join our team at Tate Modern and be a part of the ground-breaking Tate Exchange programme
Date posted: 13/05/2019
Deadline: 27/05/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£31,742 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Tate
Great opportunity to join one of the most successful arts fundraising teams in the UK
Date posted: 13/05/2019
Deadline: 27/05/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£36,742 per annum (inclusive of a £5,000 per annum Market Rate Allowance)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
The National Archives
The aim of this role is to prolong the life of the collection while also maximising access to the archival records and enhancing the experience of our users. This is achieved through a combination of special projects and on-going programmes, taking the lead as required and working together with colleagues across the organisation as well as external visitors and stakeholders.
Date posted: 13/05/2019
Deadline: 31/05/2019
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£26,708Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Library
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to continue to implement and develop the Library’s apprentice and volunteer schemes, playing a key role in making our intellectual heritage accessible to everyone.
Date posted: 13/05/2019
Deadline: 27/05/2019
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
AdministrationEducation
HR
Salary:
£39,000 per annum pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937882030
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
The Children’s Garden Hosts will support visitors wishing to use the newly opened Children’s Garden.
The hosts will manage the capacity of the Gardens, maintain our safeguarding policies as they apply to the Garden and ensure the safety and security of the Visitors.
Date posted: 10/05/2019
Deadline: 27/05/2019
Location:
Kew Gardens, Richmond TW9 3AECategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£18,589 per annum pro rata for an average of 27 hours per weekContract type:
ContractHours:
OtherTelephone:
0208 332 3141
Royal Museums Greenwich
We're looking for someone with strong people management skills with the ability to motivate, performance manage and train a part-time workforce to deliver outstanding customer service across our sites.
Date posted: 10/05/2019
Deadline: 26/05/2019
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Front of house/visitor services
Salary:
£18,000 - £22,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 312 8514Derby Museums
This will be a varied and exciting opportunity for someone to develop their experience and skills in museum learning and engagement. Working within our passionate and committed Learning and Participation team, you will be pivotal in supporting the co-ordination and delivery of learning programmes for a diverse range of audiences.
Date posted: 10/05/2019
Deadline: 27/05/2019
Location:
Derby MuseumsCategory:
AdministrationDesign
Education
Events
Outreach
Salary:
£18,217 to £20,302Contract type:
OtherHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01332 641901
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Collection Manager: Care and Access within the Collection Directorate to manage the work of a team of Assistant Collection Managers to deliver Museum projects and lead on the daily care of the collections.
Date posted: 10/05/2019
Deadline: 27/05/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£26,765 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Army Museum
To assist with exhibition research, gallery development and exhibition install.
Date posted: 10/05/2019
Deadline: 07/06/2019
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
CuratorialExhibitions
Salary:
N/AContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7881 2456/2444
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Head of Commercial and Business Development who will be a future facing, dynamic member of the Senior Management at the Museum of Childhood and will be directly involved in the strategic development and future direction of the Museum.
Date posted: 10/05/2019
Deadline: 03/06/2019
Location:
Bethnal Green, LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£48,250.00 - £55,000.00 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 2937
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Senior Creative Producer to bring the Museum of Childhood's new vision to life, in fresh ways that are playful, curious, experimental and energetic. You will create nourishing and sustained relationships with audiences and creative and community partners locally, nationally and internationally, with a focus on children, young people, their families and adult carers.
Date posted: 10/05/2019
Deadline: 03/06/2019
Location:
Bethnal Green, LondonCategory:
CuratorialEducation
Salary:
£32,594.00 - £39,178.00 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 2937