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British Museum
This is a wonderful opportunity for a museum specialist with experience of working with and handling human remains.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 05/12/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tullie
We are seeking an inspiring and commercially minded Commercial Operations Manager to join our team. This is a key role that will shape how visitors experience Tullie, driving operational excellence and income growth across our visitor experience, retail, and catering teams.
Date posted: 06/11/2025
Deadline: 05/12/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£37,280Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Head of Retail, you will assist with all aspects of managing a multi-sited retail operation in accordance with company policy and practice.
You will manage staff performance and motivate the Retail team to maximise sales, meet targets and deliver the highest standard of customer care to all National Museums Liverpool (NML) visitors.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 03/12/2025
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£30,329 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Photography and Imaging team as a Photographer
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
PhotographicSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Photography and Imaging team as a Senior Photographer.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
PhotographicSalary:
Up to £35928 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Head of Documentation and Digitisation Programme
Collection Programme Management
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Hybrid, at least 3 days per week on-site
Fixed-term for 3 years
£58,162 - £65,471 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 1 December 2025
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£58,162-£65,471Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Library
We are now recruiting for the post of Lead Curator, East Asian Collections to develop, manage, promote and make accessible the Library’s collections in Japanese and Korean and to lead the associated staff.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£42,179 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
University of Cambridge Museums
The Museum is seeking to appoint a number of members to its main board, known as the Syndicate. The successful candidates will become part of a highly qualified group of individuals who bring exceptional expertise, vision, and dedication to supporting the Museum in the shaping and delivery of its mission.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01730-776655
University of Cambridge Museums
The Museum is seeking to appoint a number of members to its main board, known as the Syndicate. The successful candidates will become part of a highly qualified group of individuals who bring exceptional expertise, vision, and dedication to supporting the Museum in the shaping and delivery of its mission.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01730-776655
Tullie
We are looking to recruit a Finance Manager who will perform a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Leadership Team in developing and delivering the Trust’s finances.
Date posted: 24/10/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£42,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
British Museum
We are seeking an experienced heritage professional to lead the Portable Antiquities Scheme in England.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 28/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £57196 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Lakeland Arts
A member of Senior Managment Team and responsible for the operational and strategic financial management of Lakeland Arts
Date posted: 06/11/2025
Deadline: 28/11/2025
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£46,000-£48,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join the new senior team in Collections Management at The Bodleian Libraries, Oxford University.
Date posted: 05/11/2025
Deadline: 28/11/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW)Category:
Senior managementSalary:
£56,623 - £65,336 (per annum)
British Museum
Looking for a customer service professional to join the Development department working with Members of the British Museum Friends.
Date posted: 30/10/2025
Deadline: 27/11/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £35928 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £52,406 - £60,809 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 06/11/2025
Deadline: 27/11/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationSenior management
Salary:
£52,406 - £60,809 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
This is a fantastic opportunity for a specialist of academic distinction and curatorial experience to join the British Museum.
Date posted: 29/10/2025
Deadline: 26/11/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £77816 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOMContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Merchandising Manager, you’ll oversee stock control across multi-site retail, lead the merchandising team, and manage NML’s online shop. You’ll drive performance, align with strategy, and ensure an exceptional customer experience across all retail platforms.
Date posted: 04/11/2025
Deadline: 26/11/2025
Location:
Liverpool (Midland Railway Building)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£28,239 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Technical Project Coordinator to join the British Museum's IT team!
Date posted: 04/11/2025
Deadline: 25/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £41723 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
Exciting chance to support IWM’s Digital Futures Strategy. By 2036, IWM aims to digitise 4.6M photos and 40K film reels from WWII—nearly half its holdings—making them accessible to global audiences ahead of the war’s centenary.
Date posted: 29/10/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£31,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM as a Curator on the Digital Futures 2 project, helping digitise our vast Second World War film and photo collections by 2036. You'll shape access to over 40,000 reels and work within a team dedicated to interpreting mid-20th century conflict.
Date posted: 30/10/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£34,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a