Jobs
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British Museum
The British Museum are looking for a Membership and Supporter Events Coordinator who will be responsible for developing the Membership events programme, under the guidance of the Membership and Supporter Events Manager. The Membership events programme should engage Members with the Museum and its work and increase retention rates by acting as a valued benefit.
Date posted: 05/08/2022
Deadline: 19/08/2022
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
EventsSalary:
£26,922 plus 5% allowanceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207323839
British Museum
In this exciting role you will work as part of the client-side team providing design management support to enable the successful delivery of projects across the Museum’s estate – including the Grade-I listed building in Bloomsbury – which serves to protect and display the Museum’s unique collection.
Date posted: 05/08/2022
Deadline: 19/08/2022
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£35,485 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
The National Archives
This role has an impact on the ability of the organisation to deliver large scale digitisation projects.
Date posted: 05/08/2022
Deadline: 04/09/2022
Location:
Richmond-upon-Thames, London, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£32,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Tate
We are looking for two Assistant Curators to join the Public Programmes team (Learning Department).
Date posted: 05/08/2022
Deadline: 21/08/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialEvents
Exhibitions
Salary:
£26,959 per annum pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Astronomy Engagement team, based at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate individual to join their team as the new GCSE Astronomy Teacher.
Date posted: 04/08/2022
Deadline: 14/08/2022
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
EducationSalary:
£406.25 per monthContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02083128576
National Portrait Gallery
This is a rare, sought after opportunity for a talented individual to join the Gallery’s award-winning publishing programme and produce exceptional publications.
Date posted: 04/08/2022
Deadline: 22/08/2022
Location:
londonCategory:
DesignOther
Salary:
£25,600 per annum based on the full time equivalent of £32,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
British Library
Part Time, Fixed Term for 18 months
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established Research Development Team who co-ordinate the British Library’s role and status as an Independent Research Organisation (IRO). You will be part of a dynamic five-person team, which manages a research portfolio of over 60 funded projects, fellowship programmes and a large collaborative doctoral programme.
Date posted: 03/08/2022
Deadline: 04/09/2022
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EventsResearch
Salary:
£32,000 (FTE) per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937882030
National Gallery
The role of Art Handler comprises the central function of the Art Handling Department and is critical to its success. As a National Gallery Art Handler you will be expected to carry out your role to the highest standard whilst observing the philosophy of the department, helping to advance new solutions and promoting its goals.
Date posted: 03/08/2022
Deadline: 31/08/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareExhibitions
Salary:
27,583Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2479
Royal Museums Greenwich
You are invited to apply for the post of Publishing Project Editor in the Commerce and Visitor Experience team. The post holder will be reporting to the Publishing Manager.
Date posted: 03/08/2022
Deadline: 14/08/2022
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,000 to £32,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128576
Science Museum Group
Do you have a strong track record in planning and delivering events? Are you interested in developing and delivering events that attract, engage and retain high value supporters across all our museums?
Date posted: 03/08/2022
Deadline: 21/08/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
up to £32,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685750
National Portrait Gallery
The Ticketing Operations Manager will play a critical role in planning for the implementation of the Gallery’s new Ticketing Strategy, recruiting an entirely new team and preparing the Gallery for re-opening in 2023.
Date posted: 03/08/2022
Deadline: 17/08/2022
Location:
londonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£32,0000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
The National Archives
We're looking for an FOI Centre Service Advisor to assist the Centre in managing and coordinating FOI requests across The National Archives.
Date posted: 03/08/2022
Deadline: 17/08/2022
Location:
Richmond-upon-Thames, London, TW9 4DUCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£22,993Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Are you passionate about museum collections and making them accessible to a wide audience? If so you could play a key role in the recording and sharing of the Horniman’s collections.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Documentation Officer. Your main responsibilities will be the documentation of the collections in the Horniman’s collections management database (Mimsy).
Date posted: 03/08/2022
Deadline: 15/08/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£29,101 per annum (rising to £29,695 per annum after probation)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
Tate
PA to Director of Exhibitions & Displays and Head of Programme Management
Reference: TG3418
Opportunity type: Permanent, Full-time
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £26,959 per annum
Location: London
Closing date: 14 August 2022 at midnight
Date posted: 02/08/2022
Deadline: 14/08/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£26,959 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
British Library
This job will support the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project and its successor, the Audio Collections Project. These exciting projects will digitally preserve almost half a million rare and at risk sound recordings, establish a network of audio preservation centres across the UK and encourage more people to enjoy and learn from audio archives.
Date posted: 02/08/2022
Deadline: 21/08/2022
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesCollections Care
Digital
Salary:
£26,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 882030
National Army Museum
We are recruiting a full-time Family Learning Producer who will join our Learning team. The successful candidate will develop and deliver an accessible, world-class and audience-led family programme at the National Army Museum in Chelsea.
Date posted: 02/08/2022
Deadline: 28/08/2022
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£30,200pa (plus benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812478
National Army Museum
(Full-Time, Permanent Appointment - London based)
We are seeking to appoint a Historian to conduct and communicate research into the history and traditions of ‘Our Army’: the land forces of Britain and the former British Empire.
Date posted: 02/08/2022
Deadline: 28/08/2022
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
OtherResearch
Salary:
£33,365pa (plus benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812463
Tate
Paper and Photographs Conservation Traineeship
Reference: TG3033
Opportunity type: Fixed-term, Full-time
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £20,755 per annum
Location: London
Closing date: 11 September 2022 at midnight
Date posted: 02/08/2022
Deadline: 11/09/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationPhotographic
Salary:
£20,755 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Tate
Conservation Technician, Workshop
Reference: TG3415
Opportunity type: Fixed Term, Full-time
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £23,536.00 per annum
Location: London
Date posted: 01/08/2022
Deadline: 14/08/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Technician
Salary:
£23,536 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
National Portrait Gallery
The Digital team manages the Gallery’s digital activities – these include the website, digital interpretation onsite, and digital representations of portraits in the Collection. The Digital Officer will assist in the development, delivery, maintenance and support of the Gallery’s website, playing a key part in engaging our audiences while the Gallery is closed.
Date posted: 29/07/2022
Deadline: 22/08/2022
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
££20,000 per annum (full time equivalent £25,000 per annum)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02073122482