Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Science Museum Group
Do you have an eye for spotting risks and horizon scanning? Can you use your conservation background to act as an ambassador?
Date posted: 25/11/2024
Deadline: 09/12/2024
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Up to £40133 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands.
Date posted: 22/11/2024
Deadline: 05/12/2024
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£31,500Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
British Library
The British Library is seeking to appoint a Head of Reference Services to lead our team of specialists in the delivery and future development of library services both on-site in the Reading Rooms and online.
Date posted: 22/11/2024
Deadline: 05/01/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
£51,188 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882030
British Library
We are currently looking for a Membership Manager to join our Commercial Services Team on a full time, permanent basis.
Date posted: 22/11/2024
Deadline: 08/12/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£40,950 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882030
British Library
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the team looking after one of the greatest collections of rare books in the world.
Date posted: 22/11/2024
Deadline: 16/12/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSenior management
Salary:
£51,188 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882030
British Library
We are the cultural events team, delivering a large and varied programme of public events for the UK’s National Library. This is an exciting opportunity to join our creative and passionate department with a focus on our digital presence and archive of recordings.
Date posted: 22/11/2024
Deadline: 06/01/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EventsSalary:
£24,617 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882030
British Museum
Supporter Data Assistant
Advancement
Full-time
Fixed-term (until 25 March 2025)
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 9 December 2024
Date posted: 22/11/2024
Deadline: 09/12/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Black Country Living Museum
The Museum is looking to appoint up to five new Trustees over the next 12 months. Trustees play an essential role in the leadership of the Museum, and we value greatly the experience, objectivity, expertise, personal perspectives and commitment our Trustees bring.
Date posted: 21/11/2024
Deadline: 13/01/2025
Location:
DudleyCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
VoluntaryContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
+44 (0) 121 521 3513
British Museum
Executive Assistant and Deputy Head of Director’s Office
Director’s Office
Full-time
Permanent
£56,195 per annum (TBC)
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 9 December 2024
Date posted: 21/11/2024
Deadline: 09/12/2024
Location:
£56,195 per annum (TBC)Category:
AdministrationSalary:
£56,195 per annum (TBC)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Tullie
An exciting opportunity to join Tullie’s commercial and operations team.
Date posted: 21/11/2024
Deadline: 05/01/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
EventsSalary:
32,078Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
Science Museum Group
Do you have event experience and the ability to work with a range of clients? Are you keen to progress your career in a landmark venue?
Date posted: 20/11/2024
Deadline: 04/12/2024
Location:
Greater ManchesterCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £28666 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
IWM 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 YouTube to deliver larger audience sizes and cover new topic areas targeting different audiences.
Date posted: 20/11/2024
Deadline: 10/12/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£38,342.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
NA
Science Museum Group
Do you have a solid background in the conservation and care of 3D objects? Do you have experience of leading complex projects?
Date posted: 20/11/2024
Deadline: 04/12/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Up to £37737 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Portrait Gallery
The Senior Estates Manager will support the Head of Estates and Operations with the effective management and leadership of the Estates and Operations Department to ensure the delivery of high-quality services across estates projects, engineering, and facilities management with an emphasis on safety and environmental sustainability.
Date posted: 20/11/2024
Deadline: 27/11/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£41,600.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
Science Museum Group
Can you respond to issues and challenges calmly? Are you experienced in coordinating operational teams?
Date posted: 20/11/2024
Deadline: 04/12/2024
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesHealth and Safety
Security
Salary:
Up to £26436 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Sir John Soane's Museum
As the person responsible for building the profile of the Soane Museum through the media and digital channels, the Digital Communications Manager will lead digital communications and marketing activity across the Museum and oversee website content in collaboration with other departments. An important part of the role is managing the relationship with our communications consultancy and advising the
Date posted: 20/11/2024
Deadline: 13/12/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
36,720Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404273Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
14.58 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
02078145792
Victoria & Albert Museum
As the world’s greatest museum of art and design, the V&A enriches people’s lives by promoting the practice of design and increasing knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the designed world. This is an exciting time to join the V&A AV Support team. Technology is integral to the operation of the V&A and plays a fundamental role in enabling the Museum to achieve its strategic objectives.
Date posted: 20/11/2024
Deadline: 15/12/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£33,764Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time, Permanent
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum (from January 2025)
Plus generous benefits package
Date posted: 19/11/2024
Deadline: 02/12/2024
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£29,888 - £32,602 per annum (from January 2025)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246298
Science Museum Group
Audience Researcher (Sound and Vision) based at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford.
Date posted: 19/11/2024
Deadline: 03/12/2024
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
OtherOutreach
Research
Salary:
Up to £24653 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795