Jobs
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National Galleries Scotland
Full-time, Maternity Cover
Fixed Term 10 months starting from 01 October 2025
Salary £34,944 - £38,218 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 01/07/2025
Deadline: 15/07/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
SecuritySenior management
Salary:
£34,944 - £38,218 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Imperial War Museums
Join the team at IWM Duxford as an Apprentice Conservation Technician (Engineering) and play a vital role in helping to conserve and restore the museum’s extensive collection of large industrial objects.
Date posted: 30/06/2025
Deadline: 21/07/2025
Location:
Duxford, CambridgeshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£23,587.00 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Imperial War Museums
Join our Museum Archive & Information Governance team as a Records Management Officer to help manage the museum’s internal records—from meeting minutes and accession records to exhibition captions and publicity materials.
Date posted: 30/06/2025
Deadline: 01/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistLibrarian
Salary:
£31,663.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Science Museum Group
As an Assistant Registrar you will play a pivotal role in delivering the National Railway Museum's masterplan to manage the long loan out programme.
Date posted: 30/06/2025
Deadline: 14/07/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £24757 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Insight Manager
Programme Management and Masterplan
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£41,852 per annum
Date posted: 30/06/2025
Deadline: 28/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OutreachSalary:
Up to £41852 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The National Archives
We're looking for two Records Specialist to join our Collections Expertise & Engagement department, where we use our expert knowledge to inspire audiences and make them differently about archives.
Date posted: 30/06/2025
Deadline: 25/07/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
CuratorialEducation
Research
Salary:
£33,000 - £37,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Tullie
Want to be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation at one of the North’s leading museums?
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 25/07/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,590Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
British Museum
Modern Workplace Analyst
Information Services
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£40,312 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Friday, 18 July 2025
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 18/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
40312Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
Modern Workplace Analyst
Science Museum Group
In this role, you will help increase sales and profit through effectively approaching and assisting customers in finding and purchasing merchandise.
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 04/07/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £12.6 per hour + part time hoursContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tullie
Want to help deliver one of the most ambitious museum redevelopments in the North of England?
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 25/07/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,590Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
Science Museum Group
Fundraising Co-Ordinator Role at Science Museum, London
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 11/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £27040 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £42,938 - £48,054 (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 07/07/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£42,938 - £48,054 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week, including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£41,852 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 21 July 2025
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 21/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£41,852 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Development Manager: Research & Operations.
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 20/07/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
The salary for this role is between £36,500 and £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Development Manager: Philanthropy & Individual Giving.
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 20/07/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
The salary for this role is between £36,500 and £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Victoria & Albert Museum
In this role, you will liaise between the different project functions and make crucial decisions to address strategic issues to ensure timelines and milestones are met.
Date posted: 26/06/2025
Deadline: 03/07/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£40,770Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Tate
We are currently recruiting for one Art Handling Technicians to support the delivery of Tate programme and make sure that standards are maintained for object packing, handling, movement, documentation, storage and display. The roles will be based at Tate Stores (Southwark and Wiltshire) and across Tate’s other sites.
Date posted: 25/06/2025
Deadline: 07/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£16,710Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Museum
Philanthropy Officer: Grants
Development
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£34,713 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Thursday, 10 July 2025
Date posted: 25/06/2025
Deadline: 10/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
34,713Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
National Gallery
The Supporters’ House and Member Events Coordinator is responsible for the administration of each seasonal programme of House Events and a range of day-to-day and ad-hoc tasks to support the smooth operation of Supporters’ House. You will work closely with the whole Loyalty team as well as be an important bridge between internal and external contacts and stakeholders.
Date posted: 25/06/2025
Deadline: 11/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£31,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 7472885
Imperial War Museums
At IWM, we’re committed to creating a fantastic place to work—where people feel supported, included, and able to grow. We’re now hiring two HR Business Partners to help drive our people strategy and culture of high performance.
Date posted: 24/06/2025
Deadline: 04/08/2025
Location:
London, EnglandCategory:
HRSalary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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