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British Library
Are you a great content strategist? Can you write a tight creative brief? Can you spot a story opportunity AND turn it into compelling content?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Brand Content Manager to join our buzzing Digital Engagement team (managing the Library’s web content, social and email channels).
Date posted: 17/09/2025
Deadline: 11/10/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
MarketingDigital
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Library
The British Library's International Team is seeking an International Office Co-ordinator to work with our partners across the world and coordinate the day-to-day activities in our International Office.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 08/10/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£28,119Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Museum
Curator: British Prints and Drawings (1500-1774)
Prints and Drawings
Full-time: 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£44,719 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 8 October
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 08/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£44,719Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
British Museum
Curator: British Prints and Drawings (1775-1885)
Prints and Drawings
Full-time: 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£44,719 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 8th October
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 08/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationCuratorial
Salary:
£44,719Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£48,568 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 7 October 2025
Date posted: 08/09/2025
Deadline: 07/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£48,568 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
We're seeking an Events Officer to play a key role in delivering high-profile museum events - from exhibition openings and fundraising dinners to donor receptions and key anniversaries.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
londonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£28,000-£32,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Museum
Senior Video Producer
Communications
Full-time: 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£41,723 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 6th October 2025
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingPhotographic
Digital
Salary:
£41,723 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
Imperial War Museums
Are you passionate about history and skilled in mechanical conservation? Join us aboard one of London’s most iconic attractions — the HMS Belfast, moored on the River Thames.
Date posted: 05/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
HMS Belfast, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£30,300 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Library
The successful candidate will support the delivery of press campaigns across all of the Library’s activities, ranging from our leading cultural programme to our innovative services for business and collaborations with libraries across the UK.
If you are looking for a varied and creative role in an inclusive and supportive work environment, then we would love to hear from you.
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 05/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Science Museum Group
Do you have an interest in preventive conservation and protecting collections before damage occurs?
Date posted: 10/09/2025
Deadline: 01/10/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £38870 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Object Conservator - Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 30/09/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ConservationSalary:
The salary for this role is between £13,737.99 (£34,344.98 FTE) to £15,337.99 (£38,344.98 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Development Officer: Individual Giving.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 30/09/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
The salary for this role is between £31,500 and £34,700 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Imperial War Museums
As a member of the Retail and Admissions team you will be in a key, customer facing role, welcoming visitors to the museum, providing them with detailed information and consistently delivering the highest standards of customer service.
Date posted: 18/09/2025
Deadline: 30/09/2025
Location:
HMSBCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£28,008 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Museum
Curator: Masterplan
Programme Management and Masterplan
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£44,719 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 29th September 2025
Date posted: 01/09/2025
Deadline: 29/09/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£44,719 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
British Museum
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£77,816 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 29 September 2025
Date posted: 01/09/2025
Deadline: 29/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistLibrarian
Research
Senior management
Salary:
£77,816 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking an experienced Exhibitions Registrar on a fixed term contract for 12 months to be based within the Exhibitions Department.
Date posted: 29/08/2025
Deadline: 29/09/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£35,561 - £40,309 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Imperial War Museums
IWM is seeking a creative and experienced internal communications professional to develop and distribute internal communications to IWM’s 600 staff.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 29/09/2025
Location:
IWM London or IWM DuxfordCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
£30,000 to £32,000 per annum depending on experienceContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Royal Museums Greenwich
This is an exciting opportunity to join our wide-reaching Engagement team at Royal Museums Greenwich and work to interpret British maritime histories through creative responses.
Date posted: 10/09/2025
Deadline: 28/09/2025
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
OutreachSalary:
£36,900Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565
British Museum
Imaging Assistant
Greece and Rome
Part-time (18 hours per week)
Fixed term (20 months)
£29,642 per annum (£14,821 pro-rated salary)
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 26 September 2025
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 26/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Curatorial
Salary:
£29,642Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
The National Archives
We are seeking a highly credible HR Business Partner to join our friendly and supportive team, operating as a strategic partner to support the delivery of positive business outcomes.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 25/09/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
HRSenior management
Salary:
£55,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313