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
National Museum of the Royal Navy
The National Museum’s vision is to be the world’s most inspiring Naval Museum: inspiring learning, enjoyment, and engagement with the story of the Royal Navy and its impact in shaping the modern world.
Date posted: 01/05/2024
Deadline: 09/07/2024
Location:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, with the opportunity to adopt hybrid workingCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Salary (Grade 5) – £28,554 – £31,557 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023 9289 4555
Imperial War Museums
To assist in the safety of the Aerodrome Operation at IWM Duxford.
Date posted: 03/05/2024
Deadline: 03/06/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£26,000 to £ 30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02070913108
British Library
The British Library is seeking a skilled, dedicated Events Production Manager with substantial and diverse events experience gained in multi-space venues, literary or other arts festivals or similar environments.
Date posted: 01/05/2024
Deadline: 02/06/2024
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£40,950Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Bodleian Libraries are recruiting The Bern and Ronny Schwartz Curator of Photography, a post generously endowed by The Bern Schwartz Family Foundation.
Date posted: 30/04/2024
Deadline: 31/05/2024
Location:
Weston Library, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BGCategory:
CuratorialPhotographic
Salary:
Grade 7: £36,024 - £44,263 (per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Armouries
Royal Armouries are on the look out for a Licensing & Partnership Officer
Date posted: 02/05/2024
Deadline: 31/05/2024
Location:
LeedsCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£24.204Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01132201919
Imperial War Museums
The Commercial Events Manager is a key role in the design and delivery of a range of events and Experiences at Duxford. The position manages a number of areas, from site hire and commercial filming, to sit in experiences and our History Festival.
Date posted: 03/05/2024
Deadline: 31/05/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£39,000 to £43,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02070913186
British Library
The British Library’s Public Lending Right Team is responsible for ensuring the effective dissemination of £6.3 million (UK) and €220,000 (ROI) in payments to registered authors, illustrators and other rights holders in remuneration for the loan of their books through public libraries.
Date posted: 02/05/2024
Deadline: 29/05/2024
Location:
Boston Spa, LeedsCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£30,450Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Museum
Membership Services Manager (Sales)
Advancement
Full-time
Permanent
£33,368 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 27 May 2024
Date posted: 22/04/2024
Deadline: 27/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£33,368 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Imperial War Museums
The purpose of the Business Support Executive is to carry out Commercial billing and provide financial and administrative support to the Operations and Estates Departments.
Date posted: 01/05/2024
Deadline: 27/05/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
AdministrationFinancial
Salary:
£ 28,000 to £30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02070913186
British Museum
Full-time, 41 hours per week
Permanent
£41,949 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 27th May
Date posted: 10/04/2024
Deadline: 27/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£41,949 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Collections Documentation Officer.
Date posted: 29/04/2024
Deadline: 26/05/2024
Location:
StaffordCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Conservation
Salary:
£25,360Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£41,949 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 24 May 2024
Date posted: 24/04/2024
Deadline: 24/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£41,949 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£41,949 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 24 May 2024
Date posted: 24/04/2024
Deadline: 24/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£41,949 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
Imperial War Museums
The Retail and Admissions department welcomes over 2 million visitors each year. The department has 5 permanent Retail and Admissions operations across the IWM branches.
Date posted: 01/05/2024
Deadline: 24/05/2024
Location:
HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£23,302 per annum, £18,641.60 per annum pro rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02070913186
Science Museum Group
Gallery Technician (Working Objects) based at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester.
Date posted: 02/05/2024
Deadline: 23/05/2024
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
ExhibitionsTechnician
Salary:
Up to £28665 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Do you have good sales skills with an ability to build good working relationships? Are you interested in working in truly remarkable setting?
Date posted: 30/04/2024
Deadline: 21/05/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsFundraising / development
Salary:
£26000 - £29400 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
This post will identify, build and effectively manage key stakeholders to support the delivery of IWM’s strategic aims across all five branches. The post works across IWM to ensure that we are working strategically and to maximum effect with stakeholders locally, nationally and internationally.
Date posted: 30/04/2024
Deadline: 21/05/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£40,000 to £45,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02070913108
British Museum
Treasure Registration Coordinator (S3)
Learning and National Partnerships (Portable Antiquities & Treasure team)
41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£29,399 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 21st May
Date posted: 03/05/2024
Deadline: 21/05/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
EducationSalary:
£29,399Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238864