Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking to take on board a small team of enthusiastic Community Garden Support Volunteers. This position will support the development and maintenance of our collection inspired community driven garden at The Prince Philip Maritime Collection Centre, in Kidbrooke. This is a voluntary position which is suited for passionate gardening enthusiasts.
Date posted: 18/08/2023
Deadline: 18/08/2024
Location:
SE3 9QSCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
+44 (0)20 8312 6543
Imperial War Museums
The Retail & Admissions department at IWM Duxford is passionate about delivering an amazing customer service.
Date posted: 19/01/2024
Deadline: 11/08/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£10.90 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
02070913186
British Museum
Senior Patrons Manager
Advancement
Full-time - 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£40,633 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 27 March 2024
Date posted: 14/03/2024
Deadline: 27/04/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£40,633 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238396
British Museum
Curator: Greek World
Greece and Rome
Full-time
Permanent
£33,803 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 03/05/2024
Date posted: 15/03/2024
Deadline: 03/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33,803 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238165
British Museum
Curator: Ancient Anatolia and the Eastern Mediterranean
Greece and Rome
Full-time
Permanent
£33,803 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 03/05/2024
Date posted: 15/03/2024
Deadline: 03/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£33,803 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238165
National Museums Scotland
National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe with one of the largest and most diverse collections in the world.
We are looking for an inspirational senior manager with excellent understanding of museums and heritage and a passion for sharing collections, knowledge and skills.
Date posted: 22/03/2024
Deadline: 28/04/2024
Location:
National Museum of Scotland, EdinburghCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£51,797 - £58,729Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01312474451
Imperial War Museums
You have demonstrable experience of collections management and can use your knowledge of the legal, ethical and policy environment, and your ability to analyse museum records, to determine ownership and implement robust and risk-aware collections development decisions.
Date posted: 22/03/2024
Deadline: 29/04/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£40,898.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 3186Museum 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: 26/03/2024
Deadline: 06/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
Circa £55,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611
Victoria & Albert Museum
We have a permanent opportunity within the Exhibitions Department at the V&A for an Exhibitions Manager.
Date posted: 27/03/2024
Deadline: 13/05/2024
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£34,861 - £39,230Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
British Library
We are looking for an enthusiastic and qualified conservator to join the British Library Conservation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on our unique and diverse collection and participate in all the activities to support the library services.
Date posted: 28/03/2024
Deadline: 28/04/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£27,300Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+441937882040
Imperial War Museums
Deliver an effective programme of outgoing and incoming loans from Imperials War Museums in line with current policies, procedures, and guidance on legal and regulatory compliance.
Date posted: 28/03/2024
Deadline: 29/04/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 3186
Imperial War Museums
• Your role will be to provide general administrative and operational support to your team and to help them achieve the department’s objectives and meet their KPIs.
Date posted: 28/03/2024
Deadline: 07/05/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£22,500.00Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 3186
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Digitisation Officer (Fixed Term Contract).
Date posted: 03/04/2024
Deadline: 05/05/2024
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
DigitalSalary:
In the range of £27,352.00 and £29,000.00 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Imperial War Museums
You will lead the delivery of IWM Masterplanning projects, these are predominantly capital works projects focused on transforming the visitor offer and experience of each unique site.
Date posted: 04/04/2024
Deadline: 29/04/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£48,900 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 416 3186
Science Museum Group
Academy Programme Leader based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 04/04/2024
Deadline: 02/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationOutreach
Salary:
Up to £31797 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Academy Programme Leader (Early Years) based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 04/04/2024
Deadline: 02/05/2024
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
EducationOutreach
Salary:
Up to £31797 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Project Curator: Archaeological Assemblages
Collection Projects and Resources
Full-time
Fixed term (12 months)
£28,868 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 6th May 2024
Date posted: 05/04/2024
Deadline: 06/05/2024
Location:
ReadingCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,868 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238165
Tate
Exciting opportunity for a Paper Conservator to join our acquisitions team!
Date posted: 05/04/2024
Deadline: 06/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£37,567Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
British Museum
Project Curator: Archaeological assemblages and site archives
Collection Projects and Resources
Full-time
Fixed term (12 months)
£33,803 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 29th April 2024
Date posted: 05/04/2024
Deadline: 29/04/2024
Location:
ReadingCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33,803 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238165
University of Cambridge Museums
The Collections Assistant will contribute to the movement and storage of collection items for study, research and loans, in order to contribute to the delivery of the Museum’s Mission and aims by enabling access to the collections.
Date posted: 05/04/2024
Deadline: 01/05/2024
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£25,742 - £29,605Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764407