Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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The Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Development Officer (Trusts & Corporate Giving) to join the Development Team on a permanent basis.
The role focuses on generating income from benefactors, online donations, corporate sponsorships, supporter care, personal stewardship from trusts and foundations to support the Wallace Collection.
Date posted: 04/09/2019
Deadline: 02/10/2019
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£23000-26000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7563 9565
Natural History Museum
You will be responsible for delivering our ambitions within the UK, utilising the strengths of our collections, science research and working through partnerships.
Date posted: 04/09/2019
Deadline: 23/09/2019
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsFront of house/visitor services
Fundraising / development
Other
Outreach
Salary:
£45,000 – 50,000 per annum dependant on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5511
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
At Kew, we strive to deliver the highest level of quality and excellence across our Estates services.
Date posted: 04/09/2019
Deadline: 22/09/2019
Location:
Kew Gardens, TW9 3AECategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£43,215 - £44,296 per annum, depending on skills and experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 332 3141
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
We are looking for a candidate that has a background in Facilities maintenance administration, proven experience of working with an online financial system, advanced knowledge of Microsoft office and is an excellent communicator.
Date posted: 04/09/2019
Deadline: 22/09/2019
Location:
Kew Gardens, TW9 3AECategory:
AdministrationBuildings and facilities
Salary:
£25,456 - £30,560 per annum, depending on skills and experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 332 3141
Black Country Living Museum
We are looking to recruit a versatile individual to fulfil a new essential position as the role of Multi Skilled (Plumber) within our Historical Maintenance Team.
Date posted: 04/09/2019
Deadline: 25/09/2019
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesTechnician
Salary:
£24,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
Tate
Tate St Ives are recruiting for a Assistant Learning Curator.
Date posted: 04/09/2019
Deadline: 22/09/2019
Location:
St IvesCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£22,774 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for an experienced Head of Major Projects and Programmes to join the Museum team at an exciting time as we launch our Strategic Framework to 2030.
Date posted: 04/09/2019
Deadline: 23/09/2019
Location:
CosfordCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01902 376200
Sir John Soane's Museum
This post acts as personal assistant to the Museum Director and provides administrative support to the Chairman and Trustees. Also as Office Manager the post-holder ensures the day to day business of the Museum runs smoothly.
Date posted: 03/09/2019
Deadline: 23/09/2019
Location:
londonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 440 4263
Natural History Museum
This is an opportunity to lead a major department in a world-renowned institution with a scientific mission and public profile.
Date posted: 03/09/2019
Deadline: 30/09/2019
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£90,019 – 108,204 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5511
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Collections Information Department at Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) is seeking an enthusiastic and committed volunteer to assist with the review of the Museum’s archaeology holdings.
Date posted: 03/09/2019
Deadline: 23/09/2019
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
VoluntaryContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
02083126543
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Collections Information Department at Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) is seeking an enthusiastic and committed volunteer to assist with reconciling, cleaning and enhancing data about collection objects recorded in the collections management system, Mimsy XG.
Date posted: 03/09/2019
Deadline: 23/09/2019
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
VoluntaryContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
02083126543Location:
Museum of Science and Industry, ManchesterCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£50,000 - £60,000 + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
British Library
Full Time, Permanent
£39,000 per annum
St Pancras, London
Date posted: 02/09/2019
Deadline: 29/09/2019
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
£39,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 882030
National Galleries Scotland
WE INVITE ALL INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS TO PLEASE CONTACT US FOR THIS EXCITING FULL-TIME OPPORTUNITY, CONTRACT 4 YEARS
Date posted: 02/09/2019
Deadline: 09/10/2019
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesCollections Care
Senior management
Salary:
Salary and benefits will be discussed directly with individuals commensurate with experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6281
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
At Kew, we strive to deliver the highest level of quality and excellence across our Estates services.
Our reputation as a World Heritage Site is renowned, and we set ourselves a significantly high standard of service to aspire to and achieve.
Date posted: 30/08/2019
Deadline: 22/09/2019
Location:
Kew Gardens, TW9 3AECategory:
Buildings and facilitiesHealth and Safety
Technician
Salary:
£43,215 - £44,296 per annum, depending on skills and experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 332 3141
Imperial War Museums
As part of the IT and AV Services department, the AV Infrastructure Managers support the design, development, production and maintenance of AV-based visitor experiences, as well as a wide range of services for departments across IWM.
Date posted: 30/08/2019
Deadline: 27/09/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£30,600 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Kew’s Economic Botany Collection holds over 100,000 useful plant raw materials and products, ranging from ancient Egyptian wreaths to modern herbal medicines.
The Collections Manager has a crucial role in ensuring high standards of curation, and in supporting its very active research, loans and public engagement programme.
Date posted: 29/08/2019
Deadline: 25/09/2019
Location:
Kew Gardens, TW9 3AECategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Scientific
Salary:
£25,456 to £28,008 per annum, depending on skills and experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 332 3141
National Museums Scotland
Based at the National Museum of Scotland this permanent, full-time post will support the work of the World Cultures Department.
Date posted: 29/08/2019
Deadline: 23/09/2019
Location:
Edinburgh, Chambers StreetCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Exhibitions
Research
Salary:
£29,141 - £37,136Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 247 4094
Tate
Join our world famous Conservation team
Date posted: 21/08/2019
Deadline: 22/09/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£31,742 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Black Country Living Museum
To manage the successsful delivery of BCLM: Forging Ahead in line with project objectives, timescales and cost plan.
Date posted: 04/04/2019
Deadline: 23/09/2019
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£48,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 521 5619