Jobs
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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
National Army Museum
Offering volunteers a unique opportunity to play a key role while gaining experience working with a national museum collection of historic importance.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the running of a new second-hand pop-up bookshop in the Museum.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7730 0717
Imperial War Museums
Join Imperial War Museums (IWM) as Head of Preservation (Maternity Cover) and lead the charge in safeguarding extraordinary collections across our sites. Work with conservators, stakeholders, and partners to deliver risk-aware, sector-leading strategies that protect our heritage.
Date posted: 21/10/2025
Deadline: 11/11/2025
Location:
IWM Duxford / IWM LondonCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
£55,400 - £65,000 depending on experienceContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking to involve Museum Records Historic Archive volunteers within the Museums Records team. Volunteers will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop their interest of working in an Archive environment within the Public Sector and 20th century records.
Date posted: 06/11/2025
Deadline: 12/11/2025
Location:
Kidbrooke, LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
(0)20 8312 6543
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking to take on board a small team of enthusiastic History of Science Curatorial Research volunteers to support the team at the Royal Observatory.
Date posted: 28/10/2025
Deadline: 10/11/2025
Location:
Greenwich, LondonCategory:
CuratorialResearch
Salary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
(0)20 8312 6543
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
Imperial War Museums
We’re hiring a Senior Estate Programme Manager to lead capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and refurbishments across IWM’s estate (up to £25M annually), while also supporting property management including leases and commercial arrangements.
Date posted: 29/10/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£60,000 - £65,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Museum
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Management Accountant to join the Finance department and provide a first-class management accounting service.
Date posted: 27/10/2025
Deadline: 10/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Up to £54992 per annum + Civil Service Pension, HybridContract type:
ContractHours:
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
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)
Science Museum Group
Senior Philanthropy Manager
Date posted: 05/11/2025
Deadline: 19/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£45000 - £52000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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
We are hiring a Design Manager with a strong architectural background.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 14/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £54992 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
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
British Museum
Join the British Museum as an Executive Assistant to the Financial Director and Director of Public Engagement.
Date posted: 29/10/2025
Deadline: 19/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£43317 - £44317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
This role leads on the development of interpretation for the Library’s temporary, touring and permanent exhibitions programme.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
The is a fantastic opportunity for a conservation specialist to join to lead and manage a team working to support the Masterplan.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £48568 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to shape outstanding end-to-end digital experiences that connect millions of people with Tate and its collection. As a Digital Product Manager, you will ensure our digital products are evidence-led, user-centred, and aligned with Tate’s mission and goals.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 11/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£40,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Museum
Fire Safety Prioritised Improvement Manager; Fixed term for 6 months; £49,829 per annum
Date posted: 14/10/2025
Deadline: 11/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Health and SafetySalary:
Up to £49829 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000