Jobs
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Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Researcher & Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director of the V&A
Date posted: 20/09/2019
Deadline: 21/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
up to £30,000 per annum, dependent upon skills and experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 2937
The Wallace Collection
The role leads the Communications Department whose key purpose is to present the Collection to the external world, to increase visitor engagement and to encourage both new and repeat, real and virtual visitors, through marketing and press/PR activity and targeted events and campaigns. We aim to engage with and diversify our audience and currently attract over 450,000 visitors a year to the museum.
Date posted: 24/09/2019
Deadline: 21/10/2019
Location:
Central LondonCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Digital
Salary:
£32,000-£35,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7563 9565
British Museum
The Security department of the British Museum is currently recruiting for a Supervisor to supervise operational shifts by ensuring that staff carry out duties successfully and that the shifts are effectively managed.
Date posted: 30/09/2019
Deadline: 21/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£21,634 plus £4,080 shift roster allowance per annum pro-rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative Facilities Manager to lead the day to day care, operation and maintenance of a much loved estate. This is an exciting opportunity for a pro-active and positive individual to work at a unique and diverse visitor attraction incorporating historic grade II* listed buildings, gardens, living collections and collections storage facilities.
Date posted: 02/10/2019
Deadline: 21/10/2019
Location:
SE LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
circa £32,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
National Museums Scotland
Located in the Museum’s Collections Care team, this full time, permanent post plays a central role in the delivery of a comprehensive and unified programme of collections care across all National Museums Scotland sites.
Date posted: 04/10/2019
Deadline: 21/10/2019
Location:
National Museums Collection Centre, GrantonCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£21,225 to £23,022Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01312474094
National Galleries Scotland
FULL-TIME, FIXED TERM UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2020
£18,449 - £21,362 (pay award pending)
Date posted: 14/10/2019
Deadline: 21/10/2019
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSecurity
Salary:
£18,449 - £21,362 (pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6498
National Galleries Scotland
FULL TIME, FIXED TERM UNTIL 31 MAY 2020
Band 4: £34,288 - £38,375 (pay award pending)
Date posted: 14/10/2019
Deadline: 21/10/2019
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£34,288 - £38,375 (pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6498
Tate
A leading role helping Tate Modern fulfil and realise its ambitious programme
Date posted: 23/09/2019
Deadline: 22/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationCuratorial
Exhibitions
Registrar
Senior management
Salary:
£38,208 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078878953
Science Museum
Do you have experience of managing a range of high value and/or high profile strategic corporate partnerships? Do you enjoy forming relationships and building strategic partnerships with a diverse range of brands?
Date posted: 08/10/2019
Deadline: 22/10/2019
Location:
Science Museum - South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,000 - £30,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is looking for a full time Retail Sales Assistant with a pro active approach and passion for customer service.
Date posted: 08/10/2019
Deadline: 22/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£22,273 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 (0) 20 7306 0055
Imperial War Museums
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fee Paid Events Assistant to join the Imperial War Museums. .
The purpose of the role is to support the Subject Specialist Network Manager to develop and deliver sector-facing events as part of the First World War Centenary (FWWC) Digital Portal project.
Date posted: 08/10/2019
Deadline: 22/10/2019
Location:
IWM NorthCategory:
EventsSalary:
£12.00 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
02074165000
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking to recruit a Project Curator to carry out research into the Peruvian collections within the British Museum and co-ordinate a proposal for a prospective Peru exhibition at the Museum.
Date posted: 25/09/2019
Deadline: 23/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£36,742 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
An opportunity has arisen at the British Museum for a Visitor Services Team Leader to ensure consistent delivery of first-class customer care to all, at the UK’s top visitor attraction.
Date posted: 10/10/2019
Deadline: 23/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£20,652 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a highly motivated Preventive Conservation Engineer to join the team delivering the One Gallery Accommodation Hub project. The post holder will have specific responsibility for ensuring the safety of the collection (paintings and archival material) for the duration of this major building project in the heart of the Gallery.
Date posted: 03/10/2019
Deadline: 24/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesCollections Care
Conservation
Technician
Salary:
£32,445 paContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 747 5909
Science Museum Group
Are you passionate about conceptualising and managing the delivery of unique exhibitions? Do you have experience leading project teams in a heritage/cultural setting?
Date posted: 10/10/2019
Deadline: 24/10/2019
Location:
Science Museum, LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsOther
Salary:
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
Natural History Museum
You will support the Department's activities focusing on the development, fabrication and installation of specimen.
Date posted: 10/10/2019
Deadline: 24/10/2019
Location:
Kensington and Chelsea, LondonCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Technician
Salary:
benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 942 5302
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is looking for a Head of Individual Giving to lead, implement and develop the Gallery’s individual giving fundraising strategy.
Date posted: 10/10/2019
Deadline: 24/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073212000
Royal Museums Greenwich
This role will work as part of the Sales and Events team to actively grow and develop the venue hire business within Royal Museums of Greenwich five venues (National Maritime Museum, Cutty Sark, Royal Observatory, Peter Harrison Planetarium, Queens House). This role will assist in the operational delivery of Royal Museum Greenwich events from sales handover through to the event day and post
Date posted: 15/10/2019
Deadline: 24/10/2019
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 858 4422
Royal Pavilion and Museums
The role of the Chair is to provide leadership and direction to the board of Trustees of the Royal Pavilion and Museums Trust (RPMT) in the development of the new Trust and the strategic direction going forward. The Chair will hold the Board and Executive to account for the Charity’s mission and vision.
Date posted: 02/10/2019
Deadline: 25/10/2019
Location:
BrightonCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
VoluntaryContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
N/A
Royal Pavilion and Museums
This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in shaping the vision for this new independent trust and to be associated with one of the UK’s most iconic heritage sites. As well as Brighton’s extraordinary portfolio of museums and their collections you will contribute to the positioning of Brighton and Hove as a world class cultural attraction.
Date posted: 02/10/2019
Deadline: 25/10/2019
Location:
BrightonCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
VoluntaryContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
N/A