Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Army Museum
Supporting the Museum’s collections development and review projects, which will feed into exhibitions administration and collections management tasks.
Date posted: 09/07/2019
Deadline: 04/08/2019
Location:
StevenageCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 881 2477
Royal Museums Greenwich
The largest maritime museum in the world is looking for more people to join our friendly and dedicated team of volunteers! If you love meeting new people, have a passion for the arts, history or science and would enjoy volunteering alongside our knowledgeable and experienced volunteers and members of staff, we’d really like to hear from you.
Date posted: 04/02/2019
Deadline: 31/12/2019
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
0Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
0208 312 6543
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to expand its visitor offer and develop new ways of telling the story of the RAF. We are looking for pro-active and customer-focused individuals to be part of this exciting change.
Date posted: 05/07/2019
Deadline: 17/07/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£8,000 - £12,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01902376200
Science Museum Group
Have you ever thought about working in a National Museum?
Date posted: 08/07/2019
Deadline: 17/07/2019
Location:
ShildonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£8.70 per horuContract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
02079424222
Victoria & Albert Museum
The V&A and DCMS encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds who have the ability to make effective contributions to the Board.
Date posted: 08/07/2019
Deadline: 07/08/2019
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
The posts are unpaid but reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed, subject to the V&A’s expenses policy.Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
02079422937
National Museums Scotland
Based at the National Museum of Scotland, this permanent, full-time post will manage and develop the work of the Treasure Trove Unit.
Date posted: 02/07/2019
Deadline: 17/07/2019
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Curatorial
Salary:
£34,151 - £37,136 plus membership of Civil Service pension schemeContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 247 4094
Royal Armouries
The Royal Armouries, Leeds Museums and Galleries, the University of Leeds and Crown Fine Art are offering a unique opportunity for an exceptional candidate interested in the work of museum registrars
Date posted: 15/07/2019
Deadline: 04/08/2019
Location:
LeedsCategory:
Collections CareRegistrar
Salary:
£13,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113 2201949
Tate
The art of administration and organisation
Date posted: 05/07/2019
Deadline: 21/07/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsOther
Fundraising / development
Salary:
£25,774 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4997
Natural History Museum
As our Senior Touring Exhibitions Operations Manager, you will oversee the planning and delivery aspects of the touring exhibitions programme, from content creation to venue operations.
Date posted: 01/07/2019
Deadline: 22/07/2019
Location:
South Kensington, LondonCategory:
EducationExhibitions
Other
Outreach
Scientific
Salary:
£39,072 - £43,000 (depending on experience) per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079425000
Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Product Manager to join the Digital Experience team and take the lead on Kew’s public-facing portfolio of digital products.
We’re working towards a user-centred, product-based culture at Kew, introducing agile ways of working and embedding a test-and-learn culture.
Date posted: 09/07/2019
Deadline: 21/07/2019
Location:
Kew Gardens, Richmond, TW9 3AECategory:
DigitalSalary:
£48,537 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 332 3141
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Senior Producer to plan, manage and co-ordinate the delivery of a vibrant and innovative programme of lifelong learning and continuing education events for the V&A Academy focusing on the development and organisation of conferences, symposia, seminars, study days and master classes.
Date posted: 28/06/2019
Deadline: 19/07/2019
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£33,181 - £39,883 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02079422937
National Galleries Scotland
Senior Curator, Modern & Contemporary Art
Location: Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
PERMANENT, FULL-TIME
Salary £34,288 - £38,375 (Pay Award Pending)
Date posted: 27/06/2019
Deadline: 26/07/2019
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
CuratorialExhibitions
Salary:
£34,288 - £38,375 (Pay Award Pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6281
Imperial War Museums
An exciting opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic individual looking to develop their skills, to support the operation of public programming, learning sessions, arts and engagement for audiences of all ages as part of Public Engagement & Learning at IWM Duxford.
Date posted: 16/07/2019
Deadline: 24/07/2019
Location:
Duxford, CambridgeshireCategory:
EducationSalary:
£16,380 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000Oxford University Museums Partnership
The postholder will be responsible for providing executive support to the Divisional Secretary, lead on a variety of projects, and play a key role in in supporting the planning and delivery of Oxford Cultural Leaders, a sector-leading executive leadership programme run annually by GLAM in partnership with the University’s Saïd Business School.
Date posted: 12/07/2019
Deadline: 02/08/2019
Location:
OxfordCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Grade 6, £28,660 - £34,189Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01865613783
Black Country Living Museum
To manage the successsful delivery of BCLM: Forging Ahead in line with project objectives, timescales and cost plan.
Date posted: 04/04/2019
Deadline: 23/09/2019
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£48,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 521 5619
Science Museum
Are you an organised, client-focused, superstar who can ‘Think Big’ when it comes to projects?
Date posted: 03/07/2019
Deadline: 21/07/2019
Location:
Science Museum - South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £35,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222
British Museum
Can you help to transform the display and storage of one of the world’s greatest collections for the 21st century? It’s an exciting challenge and this newly-created role is your opportunity to take it on.
Date posted: 01/07/2019
Deadline: 22/07/2019
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
£47,787 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
You will assist on the day to day development and delivery of high quality Public Engagement and Learning programmes and work collaboratively across the team and IWM.
Date posted: 10/07/2019
Deadline: 29/07/2019
Location:
Duxford, CambridgeshireCategory:
EducationSalary:
£25,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7416 5000
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Postgraduate Programmes Administrator to provide administrative support for the V&A Research Institute's existing and developing Postgraduate Programmes.
Date posted: 11/07/2019
Deadline: 31/07/2019
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£22,627 -£26,341 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Science Museum
Do you have experience of working as a Personal Assistant to a leadership team or senior manager? Are you able to maintain complex diaries, prioritise conflicting tasks and develop good working relationships?
Date posted: 08/07/2019
Deadline: 21/07/2019
Location:
Science Museum - South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,000 per annum + benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079424222