Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
For enquiries about any of the vacancies listed here please contact the relevant organisation directly.
Click here for links to other museum sector jobs resources and vacancy listings
Click here for links to more information on jobs and volunteering at NMDC member organisations
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust has 9 extraordinary venues that provide a fascinating glimpse into Birmingham's rich and vibrant past and showcase world class museum collections. By joining our team you can help us celebrate Birmingham’s contribution to culture and the arts, the nation’s industrial heritage and modern day science, technology and medicine.
Date posted: 08/10/2019
Deadline: 06/11/2019
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
OtherSalary:
£8,000Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
01213488311
National Portrait Gallery
Working as part of the Paintings Conservations team, we are seeking an experienced and skilled Paintings Conservator to provide conservation expertise in support of the Gallery’s loans, collections and special projects activities.
Date posted: 08/10/2019
Deadline: 29/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£12,673 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
+44 (0) 20 7306 0055
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 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
Science and Media Museum
Are you a confident performer who is passionate about sharing and delivering authentic stories?
At Science Museum Group, we are enthusiastic about the interactive spaces our museums offer and aim to 'think big' when creating new, informal, learning content which enhance our visitors learning experiences and ignite their curiosity in science.
Date posted: 16/10/2019
Deadline: 03/11/2019
Location:
National Science and Media MuseumCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,830Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
Birmingham Museums Trust
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, organised and enthusiastic object Conservator to join Birmingham Museums Trust.
Date posted: 17/09/2019
Deadline: 27/10/2019
Location:
Birmingham Museum & Art GalleryCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£25,017 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 348 8311
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
Science Museum Group
Do you have experience of developing and delivery training courses? Are you excited at the prospect of joining a team of passionate and enthusiastic facilitators in the Science Museum Group Academy which will deliver inspirational science engagement training courses and resources to teachers, museum and STEM professionals nationally and internationally?
Date posted: 02/10/2019
Deadline: 27/10/2019
Location:
Science Museum, LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
Up to £28,000 per annum + great benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 4222
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: 03/10/2019
Deadline: 28/10/2019
Location:
Duxford, CambridgeCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£22,470 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074165000
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
Imperial War Museums
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Conservator (Art, Framing) to join the Imperial War Museums. You will undertake conservation treatment as defined in agreed, devolved method statements by the Conservation Manager. Commonly treatment will be IWM Art collection with a focus on framing.
Date posted: 07/10/2019
Deadline: 30/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£26,350 per annum pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074165000
Imperial War Museums
We are looking for a Conservator with a focus in art to undertake conservation treatment as defined in agreed, devolved method statements by the Conservation Manager. You will produce risk assessments and method statements for activities as identified by the Conservation Manager in order to prepare collections for display, transit and digitisation.
Date posted: 07/10/2019
Deadline: 30/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£26,350 per annum pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074165000
Imperial War Museums
Join our crew on board HMS Belfast. We are looking for an experienced Welder/Fabricator or General Engineer to join our team. If you have excellent practical and leadership skills, we want to hear from you.
Date posted: 07/10/2019
Deadline: 01/11/2019
Location:
HMS BelfastCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£26,350 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074165000
Science Museum
Are you an experienced graphic designer with an understanding of 2D and 3D design integration in a museum environment? Are you a confident communicator who is able to work effectively with various stakeholders?
Date posted: 08/10/2019
Deadline: 28/10/2019
Location:
Science Museum - South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£26,000 – 28,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
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
Royal Armouries
The Royal Armouries has been witness to remarkable historical events and is guardian of the UK’s national collection of arms and armour, including some objects which have transformed the world as we know it.
Date posted: 09/10/2019
Deadline: 01/11/2019
Location:
LeedsCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Salary:
£24,000 - £26,000 pa depending on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113 2201949
British Museum
The British Museum has an exciting opportunity for a research assistant/ early career researcher to consolidate and extend the use of laser cleaning at the Museum. Based in the Department of Scientific Research.
Date posted: 09/10/2019
Deadline: 30/10/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£29,607 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
Full Time, Fixed Term until 30 June 2021
Salary: £26,000 per annum pro rata
St Pancras, London
Date posted: 10/10/2019
Deadline: 03/11/2019
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£26,000 per annum pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 882030