Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Royal Air Force Museum
The RAF Museum, Cosford is looking to recruit a part time Retail Assistant.
Date posted: 04/02/2019
Deadline: 25/02/2019
Location:
CosfordCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£9506.64Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01902 376200
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Retail Assistant on a 6 month contract.
Date posted: 04/02/2019
Deadline: 25/02/2019
Location:
CosfordCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£9506.64Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01902 376200
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust is a registered charity. It is responsible for governing and managing the museum sites and collections owned by Birmingham City Council.
We are currently seeking a professional individual to join the team as a Buyers Administration Assistant.
Date posted: 12/02/2019
Deadline: 11/03/2019
Location:
Thinktank, Millennium Point, BirminghamCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£6752 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01213488311
Natural History Museum
This is a part time role of 21 hours per week, which is flexible according to the post holder’s preference, over a minimum of four days per week, Monday to Friday.
Date posted: 11/02/2019
Deadline: 24/02/2019
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£16,762 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7942 5511
National Railway Museum
Are you a confident communicator who would love to work for a National Museum?
Date posted: 11/02/2019
Deadline: 25/02/2019
Location:
National Railway Museum, YorkCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12,698.40 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02079424222
Tate
Great opportunity for a proactive person to be a part of the marketing team at Tate Liverpool
Date posted: 11/02/2019
Deadline: 24/02/2019
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
MarketingOther
Salary:
£13,664 per annum (ie pro rata to the full-time equivalent of £22,774 per annum)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874997
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust is a registered charity. It is responsible for governing and managing the museum sites and collections owned by Birmingham City Council.
We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced manager to support us during a very exciting period for Birmingham Museums Trust based at Soho House, Handsworth.
Date posted: 12/02/2019
Deadline: 03/03/2019
Location:
Soho House, Handsworth, BirminghamCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16443 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01213488311
The National Archives
DSD provides advice and guidance to visitors, staff and government departments as well as physical access to the records at Kew, via a reader registration process and also operates a document scanning service for remote and onsite customers.
Date posted: 12/02/2019
Deadline: 26/02/2019
Location:
Kew, Richmond, SurreyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£19,095Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 392 5203
The National Archives
Marketing and Communications is a well-established and busy function within The National Archives.
Date posted: 14/02/2019
Deadline: 28/02/2019
Location:
Kew, Richmond, SurreyCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£19,095Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 392 5203
National Railway Museum
Are you passionate about performing, sharing and delivering authentic stories?
Date posted: 15/02/2019
Deadline: 03/03/2019
Location:
National Railway Museum, YorkCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,337.00 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
National Railway Museum
Do you pride yourself on delivering excellent customer service? Love ensuring every detail is spot on? Our award-winning venue is looking for you!
Date posted: 15/02/2019
Deadline: 03/03/2019
Location:
National Railway Museum, YorkCategory:
EducationSalary:
£18,000 - £20,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
Imperial War Museums
Are you a team player who enjoys working in a customer facing role? Apply now to join the Churchil War Rooms team as a Retail and Admissions Assistant.
Date posted: 18/02/2019
Deadline: 05/03/2019
Location:
Clive Steps, King Charles, Westminster, London SW1A 2AQCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£19,890 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Galleries and Exhibitions team in the role of Chihuly Exhibition Gallery Assistant at the Shirley Sherwood Gallery of Botanical Art and Marianne North Gallery at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Date posted: 18/02/2019
Deadline: 03/03/2019
Location:
Kew Gardens, Richmond TW9 3AECategory:
CuratorialEvents
Exhibitions
Front of house/visitor services
Outreach
Salary:
£19,472 per annum pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
OtherTelephone:
02083323141
Imperial War Museums
Are you a team player who enjoys working in a customer facing role? Apply now to join the IWM North team as a Retail and Admissions Assistant.
Date posted: 19/02/2019
Deadline: 25/02/2019
Location:
IWM North - Trafford Wharf Rd, Stretford, Manchester M17 1TZCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,494 per annum pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
The National Archives
As an Apprentice, we’ll help you gain the confidence you need to deliver 1st and 2nd level IT customer support. We’re looking for someone with a general understanding of ICT and a passion for new technology.
Date posted: 21/02/2019
Deadline: 10/03/2019
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ITSalary:
£19,095Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Science Museum
Are you a customer-focused, organised and proactive property or estates Administrator?
Date posted: 22/02/2019
Deadline: 08/03/2019
Location:
Multiple LocationsCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£19,000 + benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
Science Museum
Are you a confident communicator who would love to work for a National Museum?
Date posted: 22/02/2019
Deadline: 12/03/2019
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£11,428.56Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02079424222
University of Cambridge Museums
The primary focus will be to ensure that The Fitzwilliam Museum thoroughly records and documents its holdings, transforming access to collections data and related assets for real and virtual visitors, researchers and students.
Date posted: 29/01/2019
Deadline: 26/02/2019
Location:
Central CambridgeCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,660 - £34,189Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764840
National Gallery
The Development Officer -Trusts and Major Gifts, will provide support to the Development Managers - Major Gifts, and the Development Manager - Trusts and Foundations, across their whole portfolio of tasks and activities relating to fundraising from Trusts, Foundations and Major Donors.
Date posted: 04/02/2019
Deadline: 24/02/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£27,409 paContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 747 5909
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Our supporters and members are at the forefront of supporting our vital science and conservation work, whether it’s enjoying visits to the Gardens, attending our science lectures and events, or providing philanthropic support to our charitable purpose.
The role of Marketing Assistant is key in developing marketing collateral for all audiences of the Foundation.
Date posted: 05/02/2019
Deadline: 24/02/2019
Location:
Kew Gardens, Richmond TW9 3AECategory:
MarketingSalary:
£21,000 - £23,000 per annum, depending on skills and experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083323141