Jobs
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National Museum of the Royal Navy
We are looking to recruit an experienced shipwright to join our conservation and collections team based in Portsmouth, with occasional travel to our remote sites. The successful candidate will be part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team of museum professionals, conservators and marine industry specialists committed to high quality professional work maintaining and conserving historic ships.
Date posted: 10/09/2025
Deadline: 29/10/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (Grade 5) - £29,993 - £32,936 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
National Portrait Gallery
Reporting to the Patrons Manager, the Patrons Officer is responsible for helping to retain and increase support amongst the Patrons group by planning and ensuring the successful delivery of an enriching events programme.
Date posted: 22/09/2025
Deadline: 26/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£28,808.00 - £28,999.00Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
41694 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Do you have experience of researching, developing, coordinating or delivering Student Engagement initiatives in a Collegiate University?
Date posted: 06/10/2025
Deadline: 28/10/2025
Location:
Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PHCategory:
EducationSalary:
Starting from Grade 6.1: £35,681 per annum (pro rata)
Museum of the Home
To manage, coordinate and support the work of the Events Team in delivery of commercial and income-generating events at the Museum of the Home (and occasionally off-site venues), including private and corporate hires, commercial partnerships and development events to support the Museum’s fundraising work. Actively contribute to the Museum’s commercial strategy.
Date posted: 07/10/2025
Deadline: 27/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
35000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077496004
Imperial War Museums
Join our team at IWM Duxford as a Conservator and play a crucial role in preserving our objects and ensuring their readiness for display, research, and loans. This position is essential in safeguarding their historical integrity, ensuring future generations can experience and enjoy them.
Date posted: 07/10/2025
Deadline: 10/11/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£30,906 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to a Learning Producer, you will deliver a compelling and inclusive year-round programme of events and activities that engages, inspires and delights primary school children and young people, their teachers/educators, home educators and post-16 learners.
Date posted: 10/10/2025
Deadline: 05/11/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Outreach
Salary:
£26,121Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting directly to the Project Curator (History & Archaeology), you will undertake self-led research on the history, archaeology and legacies of transatlantic slavery. You will also interpret collections for audiences and be actively involved in community-engagement activities.
Date posted: 10/10/2025
Deadline: 05/11/2025
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,054Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
We're seeking to appoint a Senior Collection Manager to manage the dedicated Loans & Display, Framed Works and Textiles teams.
Date posted: 10/10/2025
Deadline: 24/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
We’re delighted to share a fantastic opportunity to join our People Team at the British Library!
We’re looking for an experienced HR Business Partner with a passion for people and a drive to make a real difference. This is your chance to shape culture, support leaders, and help build a high-performing, inclusive organisation.
Date posted: 10/10/2025
Deadline: 26/10/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
HRSalary:
£52,724 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Science Museum Group
Do you love bringing stories to life through digital and AV exhibits and experiences?
Date posted: 13/10/2025
Deadline: 27/10/2025
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£33000 - £38588 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Events Sales Executive at the Science Museum, London.
Date posted: 13/10/2025
Deadline: 27/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £32529 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
We're seeking to appoint a Senior Collection Manager to manage the dedicated Loans & Display, Framed Works and Textiles teams.
Date posted: 13/10/2025
Deadline: 27/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The British Library's International Team is seeking an International Engagement Manager to work with our partners across the world and lead our international Hubs for our Endangered Archives Programme.
Date posted: 13/10/2025
Deadline: 02/11/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Birmingham Museums Trust
Are you a passionate senior leader with experience in engaging diverse audiences and enhancing an organisation’s social impact?
Date posted: 14/10/2025
Deadline: 27/10/2025
Location:
Hybrid / BirminghamCategory:
DesignMarketing
Senior management
Digital
Salary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Information & Records Management Team at Tate as Records Manager, leading on all aspects of information and records management across the organisation.
Date posted: 14/10/2025
Deadline: 03/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£44976
British Museum
Fire Safety Prioritised Improvement Manager; Fixed term for 6 months; £49,829 per annum
Date posted: 14/10/2025
Deadline: 11/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Health and SafetySalary:
Up to £49829 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The National Archives
As a Digital Archivist (Transfer), you’ll play a key role in ensuring vital digital records from government and courts are transferred to the National Archives for permanent preservation.
Date posted: 14/10/2025
Deadline: 04/11/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
£35,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Information & Records Management Team at Tate as Assistant Records Manager, working closely with Tate’s historical and current records.
Date posted: 14/10/2025
Deadline: 03/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£38,394 per annum
Imperial War Museums
We are looking for two Movement & Storage Assistants to join our busy Collections Care team, on a fixed-term basis (23 months), offering an exciting opportunity to learn how to carry out a wide range of core museum tasks in a national museum.
Date posted: 15/10/2025
Deadline: 05/11/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£25,500 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na