Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Galleries Scotland
Project Office Manager (Band 4)
Full Time, Permanent
Date posted: 15/06/2022
Deadline: 29/06/2022
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationFinancial
IT
Senior management
Salary:
£37,105 - £41,526Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246281
British Library
The post will require a proven knowledge of prints and their physical characteristics and experience of cataloguing prints. Knowledge of Latin, French and/or Italian would be an advantage.
Date posted: 15/06/2022
Deadline: 03/07/2022
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
£26,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882030
British Library
The successful candidate will have a first degree or equivalent in a discipline relevant to African collections, a good knowledge of the history and cultures of Africa south of the Sahara, exemplified by a research or other relevant output, and a good working knowledge of one or more African languages.
Date posted: 15/06/2022
Deadline: 13/07/2022
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
£39,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882030
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is looking for a Corporate Sales & Development Manager to attract and maximise commercial opportunities for our large and unique heritage site.
Date posted: 15/06/2022
Deadline: 29/06/2022
Location:
DudleyCategory:
EventsFundraising / development
Marketing
Outreach
Press/PR
Salary:
c£34,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
OtherTelephone:
01215579643
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Team Member, Gosport
Fixed Term Contracts, until 11 September 2022 - Hourly rate - £9.50 per hour
Date posted: 14/06/2022
Deadline: 27/06/2022
Location:
Gosport, HampshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£9.50Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02392 891370
National Gallery
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced corporate fundraising professional to lead the corporate sponsorship function at the National Gallery.
Date posted: 13/06/2022
Deadline: 27/06/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£55,105Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077475982
British Museum
The main purpose of this important role is to provide the Director with effective and efficient management of his complex diary, to prepare materials for the Director’s meetings and presentations, to lead on the coordination of VIP visits to the BM, and to support the Director’s office.
Date posted: 13/06/2022
Deadline: 26/06/2022
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationOther
Press/PR
Salary:
£26,922 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Victoria & Albert Museum
We're looking for a talented, passionate and imaginative designer to join our team.
Date posted: 13/06/2022
Deadline: 27/06/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£35,000.00 - £39,000.00 Pro RataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02079422937
Victoria & Albert Museum
The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance, and the custodian of an extraordinary and extensive collection spanning decorative and applied arts. Working with and for our visitors, we are changing how our extensive Collections are cared for, seen, understood, and enjoyed.
Date posted: 13/06/2022
Deadline: 26/06/2022
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
22,627.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Tate
Senior Curator, International Art (Collection Displays)
Reference: TG3308
Opportunity type: Full-time, Fixed Term
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Location: London
Date posted: 13/06/2022
Deadline: 26/06/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£50,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
National Museum of the Royal Navy
National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth with the opportunity to adopt hybrid working. Travel to our other UK-based sites is essential and international travel may be required.
Date posted: 10/06/2022
Deadline: 27/06/2022
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Salary (Grade 8): £42,850 - £50,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392 894555
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands.
Date posted: 10/06/2022
Deadline: 03/07/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£27,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
National Galleries Scotland
We have an exciting opportunity for a specialist Paintings Conservator to join us to deliver paintings conservation across our collection. It is based within the Collections Care Directorate, reporting to one of the Senior Paintings Conservators. It sits alongside and compliments the other conservation specialisms of paper, frames, and time-based media.
Date posted: 10/06/2022
Deadline: 26/06/2022
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£29,816 - £32,645 per annum (Band 5)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246239
Imperial War Museums
IWM (Imperial War Museums) is the world’s leading authority on conflict and its impact on people’s lives – from 1914 through to the present day and beyond.
Date posted: 10/06/2022
Deadline: 15/07/2022
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
Collections CareExhibitions
Salary:
£67,150Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074165000
National Gallery
The National Gallery are looking for a Press & PR Officer to help develop PR campaigns and activities that maximise the Gallery’s use of earned media, seamlessly integrating with the other communications activities, and helping to report on PR and press campaign activity.
Date posted: 10/06/2022
Deadline: 29/06/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
29,760Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207747 2479
National Gallery
An inspiring and committed advocate for children’s leadership, you will develop and manage the National Gallery’s Family Programme reaching children aged 0-13 and their families. You will be passionate about the role that arts and creativity can play in children’s development and value their contribution to the learning of others.
Date posted: 10/06/2022
Deadline: 27/06/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
14,626Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7747 2479
Imperial War Museums
IWM (Imperial War Museums) is the world’s leading authority on conflict and its impact on people’s lives – from 1914 through to the present day and beyond.
Date posted: 09/06/2022
Deadline: 28/06/2022
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£25,530 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074165000
Sir John Soane's Museum
The four member Development and Communications team is responsible for the relationships with the Museum’s friends and supporters, and for all of the Museum’s fundraising.
This important role is focused on fundraising from Trusts and Foundations, alongside the relationship management, report writing and event provision entailed.
Date posted: 08/06/2022
Deadline: 27/06/2022
Location:
Holborn, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£30,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404241
National Army Museum
This year the Museum is hosting summer placements and we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
This is a unique opportunity for experienced professionals to join a passionate and committed team to develop and deliver the Museum’s visitor experience operations.
Date posted: 08/06/2022
Deadline: 28/06/2022
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
National Minimum WageContract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
02077300717
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Estates and Facilities Management Department is responsible for the Museum’s Estates and the provision of essential services such as cleaning, security, and grounds maintenance. The Hard Services team is responsible for the fabric, grounds, and mechanical and electrical aspects of the Estate, which include a number of capital projects each year.
Date posted: 06/06/2022
Deadline: 27/06/2022
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
OtherSalary:
£40,000 - £45,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128572