Jobs
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Imperial War Museums
Join Imperial War Museums (IWM) as Visual Documentation Project Manager to lead a pilot project that will enhance the care and accountability of our collections through visual documentation. You’ll manage a cross-site team and collaborate with experts across the museum to deliver impactful change.
Date posted: 22/08/2025
Deadline: 15/09/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£42,738.00 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/aLocation:
CarlisleCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£33,368 to £35,235 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
British Museum
To provide first line management to deliver an excellent visitor safety service. Ensure the safety and security of our visitors and the collection through the management of a team and operational management of all Health and Safety, security and emergency responsibilities.
Date posted: 20/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£33,033 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Liverpool
The role holder should be an exceptional fundraiser able to secure and grow income from trusts, foundations and other charitable grant-making organisations to support the organisation's increasing momentum. The successful candidate will be an accomplished Development Manager able to work collaboratively with the Head of Development and two Development Managers to meet the financial needs of NML.
Date posted: 29/08/2025
Deadline: 24/09/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£33,773 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
Imperial War Museums
The Travel Trade & Group Sales Manager will lead the development and delivery of IWM’s group and travel trade sales strategy across five sites, driving visitor growth and revenue through strong partnerships and ensuring smooth booking and communication processes.
Date posted: 11/08/2025
Deadline: 08/09/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£ 44,000 - £ 47,000 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/ALocation:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,979Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Imperial War Museums
WM has recently created and committed to carrying out a new Digital Content Strategy (DCS) with ambitious targets around user experience, audience development and financial sustainability. This includes plans to build on IWM’s recent success on social media to deliver larger audience sizes and cover new topic areas targeting different audiences.
Date posted: 15/08/2025
Deadline: 15/09/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£32,000 to £34,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Natural History Museum
The Senior Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and the rest of the Philanthropy team, feeding into the overall strategy for the team. They will manage a portfolio of funder accounts which deliver long-term, high-value strategic partnerships as well as building new relationships.
Date posted: 07/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
52000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5000Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW), with the option for some working from home.Category:
Senior managementSalary:
£55,636 - £64,228 (per annum)Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
Collections CareFront of house/visitor services
Librarian
Digital
Salary:
£48,205Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565Location:
LondonCategory:
LegalSalary:
£70,000 - £75,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you a finance professional with a passion for building collaborative relationships with stakeholders? An opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Senior Finance Business Partner in the Bodleian Libraries.
Date posted: 08/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
Oxford OX1 3BGCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£48,235 - £57,255 per annumLocation:
SE10 9NFCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£48,205Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSecurity
Senior management
Salary:
£34,944 - £38,218 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£13,685.93Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34,944 - £38,128 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537Location:
BloomCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£44,719 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
Tullie
Are you a creative project manager interested in playing a key role in the transformation of Cumbria’s premier museum?
Join the passionate and driven team at Tullie as Project Manager (Maternity Cover), to help lead and deliver Phase 3 of Project Tullie – our major capital development programme.
Date posted: 20/08/2025
Deadline: 12/09/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,590 to £32,294Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719