Jobs
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British Library
As an Assistant Accountant in our Accounting team you will be fundamental to our ability to support the organisation through the provision of a financial service. Based within our Accounting Team at Boston Spa, the role will involve working closely with other teams across several departments providing you with a broad range of financial and leadership skills to enhance your formal training.
Date posted: 22/04/2025
Deadline: 04/05/2025
Location:
LeedsCategory:
OtherSalary:
£31,364Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01924
British Museum
Full Time
Fixed Term (6 months)
£28,144 pro rata
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 9 May 2025
Date posted: 24/04/2025
Deadline: 09/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
British Museum
Associate Director of Communications
Directorate
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (9 months)
£75,185 - £89,840 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Tuesday 6 May 2025
Date posted: 22/04/2025
Deadline: 06/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
OtherSalary:
75,185 - 89,840Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Collections Systems Project Manager - Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 24/04/2025
Deadline: 01/05/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Collections CareIT
Digital
Salary:
The salary for this temporary post is between £32,357 and £41,800 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Collections Stores Coordinator, the Collections & Storage Assistant provides building management and collections care support for the protection and longevity of NML’s stored collections.
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 07/05/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Curatorial
Salary:
£26,121Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
33329Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792Museum of London
We are looking for an experienced DAMS & Image Rights Manager to join our Digital Innovation team and champion this important area of activity working with our Picture Library. You will be the museum lead for maintaining image quality standards, metadata and staff training as well as supporting rights clearance.
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherPhotographic
Salary:
£33,853 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611
Derby Museums Trust
Are you methodical, organised, have excellent attention to detail and skilled at organising and analysing data? Are you enthusiastic, proficient in the use of excel for data monitoring and reporting, and have a savvy understanding of CRM systems? If so, Derby Museums wants to hear from you!
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 07/05/2025
Location:
DE1 1BSCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£28,906 – £30,840 (FTE) / £23,437 – £25,005 (pro rata for 30 hours)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01332641901
British Museum
Data Manager: Membership
Advancement
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£34,713 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 7 May 2025
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 07/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
34713Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
Database Manager
Advancement
Full-time
6-month Fixed Term Contract
£34,713 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 7 May
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 07/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
34713Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you an experienced HR professional with passion for and experience in change management and employee relations? The Gardens, Libraries and Museums Division of the University is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to support a major department within the Bodleian Libraries with particular focus on a large-scale transformation programme in Collections Management.
Date posted: 03/04/2025
Deadline: 02/05/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW)Category:
HRSalary:
£48,235 - £57,255 per annum
British Museum
Executive Assistant and Senior Administrator
Development
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£30,898 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 12 May 2025
Date posted: 25/04/2025
Deadline: 12/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£30,898Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Head of Exhibitions, you will lead the development, management and delivery of the John Moores Painting Prize, in addition to other contemporary art projects.
Date posted: 08/04/2025
Deadline: 30/04/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
CuratorialExhibitions
Salary:
£30,403 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Imperial War Museums
IWM Duxford hosts two of the biggest Air Shows in the UK in June and September, and several smaller flying events throughout the year from May to October. IWM is one of the world’s leading authorities on conflict and its impact on people’s lives – from 1914 through to the present day and beyond.
Date posted: 28/04/2025
Deadline: 15/05/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12.60 per hour, plus 12.1% in respect of annual leave entitlementContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
na
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for someone to join Birmingham Museums Trust’s Collections & Estate team as the Head of Estate.
Date posted: 07/04/2025
Deadline: 04/05/2025
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Imperial War Museums
In this pivotal role at IWM North, you will lead the creation and delivery of IWM’s Masterplan, a transformative programme aimed at enhancing the museum's visitor experience. This involves working collaboratively with communities and partners to bring the vision to life.
Date posted: 11/04/2025
Deadline: 12/05/2025
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM as Head of Movement & Storage, and lead our Collections Care department in managing the team responsible for the storage and transit of collections across all IWM branches; a role crucial to the success of our Collections Care work.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 21/05/2025
Location:
CambridgeshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£58,364.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Museum
Head of Operations: Visitor Services and Security
Visitor and Security Services
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£75,185 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 7 May 2025
Date posted: 16/04/2025
Deadline: 07/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
SecuritySenior management
Salary:
£75,185 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8396
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our leadership team as the Head of Public Engagement and Programming.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 13/05/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX1 3PP)Category:
EducationOutreach
Senior management
Salary:
Starting from Grade 8.1: £48,235 per annum
British Museum
Head of Strategy and Operations
Development
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£65,972 - £72,072 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 6 May 2025
Date posted: 22/04/2025
Deadline: 06/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
65,972 - 72,072Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396