Jobs
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British Museum
Finance Assistant: Payables
Finance
Full-time
Permanent
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 4 August 2025
Date posted: 22/05/2025
Deadline: 04/08/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
29642Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
People Coordinator
People and Culture
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 18 August 2025
Date posted: 01/08/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
HRSalary:
£29,642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Imperial War Museums
We are one of the world’s leading authorities on conflict and its impact on people’s lives – from 1914 through to the present day and beyond. Our collections are filled with personal stories and experiences, inspiring powerful and often conflicting emotions.
Date posted: 01/08/2025
Deadline: 01/09/2025
Location:
United KingdomCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£27,000 per annum. In addition, you will receive a £500 salary increase upon the successful completion of core apprenticeship milestones.Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Library
The British Library Estates & Facilities Management department has an interesting and rewarding permanent vacancy for an Estates Systems Administrator. The role is based in St Pancras, where we provide services and support for both our sites at St Pancras, London & Boston Spa, Yorkshire.
Date posted: 31/07/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£28,119Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Tate
This is an exciting new opportunity to join Tate’s Individual Giving & Collection Development team.
Date posted: 31/07/2025
Deadline: 14/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£27,851 per annum
Science Museum Group
Retail Sales Assistant at Science Museum, London
Date posted: 30/07/2025
Deadline: 06/08/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £21606.4 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Portrait Gallery
We are looking for a talented and committed individual with a strong experience of conservation and preservation to expertly assess and treat works on paper and photographs.
Date posted: 29/07/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
National Portrait GalleryCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£21,794.76 based on FTE of £36,324.60Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0
British Museum
VSS Administrator
Visitor and Security Services
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 18 August 2025
Date posted: 25/07/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Security
Salary:
£29,642Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8396
Royal Museums Greenwich
The People and Culture team at Royal Museums Greenwich are seeking a Talent Acquisition and Volunteer Coordinator to join the team.
Date posted: 25/07/2025
Deadline: 10/08/2025
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
HRSalary:
£26,027 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565
The National Archives
We are on the lookout for a Document Services Manager to oversee the operation of our MoD (Ministry of Defence) team and manage a group of up to eight talented individuals.
Date posted: 25/07/2025
Deadline: 07/08/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£28,337Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The National Archives
We are seeking a passionate and driven manager to oversee large-scale document moves and lead a team of up to eight talented individuals.
Date posted: 25/07/2025
Deadline: 07/08/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£28,337Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313Museum of London
We are on the brink of something extraordinary at London Museum – building a new museum that brings fresh voices, stories, and experiences to life, offering visitors an unforgettable journey through London’s past, present, and future. The Creative Programme is the London Museum’s public programme, taking place in the new London Museum Smithfield (opening 2026).
Date posted: 24/07/2025
Deadline: 11/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£28,314 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7814 5611Museum of London
We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new museum for London. It will sit in atmospheric former market buildings, at the heart of one of the capital’s most historic and creative quarters, Smithfield. The New Museum project is one of the largest cultural projects in Europe and will transform the museum, Smithfield and the City of London.
Date posted: 18/07/2025
Deadline: 03/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
29080Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Victoria & Albert Museum
Join the V&A as a Museum Technician, supporting the care and handling of collections across multiple sites.
Date posted: 18/07/2025
Deadline: 11/08/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£28,520Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
British Library
The Business & IP Centre (BIPC) at the British Library and network partner libraries support start-up businesses and entrepreneurs across the UK to develop the insight, skills and confidence they need to start and grow successful businesses.
Date posted: 18/07/2025
Deadline: 10/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OutreachSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Museum
Technician
Exhibitions and Temporary Displays
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Date posted: 17/07/2025
Deadline: 07/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £28144 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit an AV Technician.
Date posted: 17/07/2025
Deadline: 15/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsIT
Salary:
£28,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
British Museum
Technician
Exhibitions and Temporary Displays
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 08/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £28144 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The National Archives
The National Archives is looking for a talented database engineer to operate and extend our database services.
Date posted: 30/07/2025
Deadline: 13/08/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ITSalary:
£32,721 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Museum
Research Manager
Research Archives and Libraries
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (18 months)
Date posted: 08/07/2025
Deadline: 05/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
Up to £34713 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000