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Victoria & Albert Museum
The Visitor Technology Team Leader will take a lead role in the delivery of projects through the entire project lifecycle, making sure that projects are a creative solution, delivered within budget, on schedule, and within scope.
Date posted: 20/12/2024
Deadline: 17/01/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ITTechnician
Salary:
£38,500 - £41,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Reporting to the Project Manager, you and the other digital curator of Ancient Greek and Roman Provincial coins will digitise c. 50,000 Greek and Roman Provincial coins over three years. You will photograph coins and their tickets, process images, provide core data and identify the coins in printed and online standard reference works.
Date posted: 20/12/2024
Deadline: 17/01/2025
Location:
Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PHCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Grade 7.1: £38,674 (per annum)*Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Reporting to the Project Manager, you and the other digital curator of Roman coins will work on the digitisation of c. 110,000 Roman Republican and Imperial coins for three years. You will photograph coins and their tickets, process images, provide core data and identify the coins in printed and online standard reference works.
Date posted: 20/12/2024
Deadline: 17/01/2025
Location:
Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PHCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Grade 7.1: £38,674 (per annum)*Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Tate
The Research Programme Manager leads the Collaborative Doctoral Programme (CDP) at Tate and provides operational support to the Research team.
You will join a small team committed to furthering research integrity and access at the museum. As well as proactively supporting the success and wellbeing of students, you will build key relationships with supervisors, consortium partners and funders.
Date posted: 20/12/2024
Deadline: 05/01/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£38,394 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Tate
Tate is looking for a Senior Social Media Manager to lead our Social team!
Date posted: 20/12/2024
Deadline: 15/01/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£44,094 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
British Museum
Administrator
Information Services
Full-time
Fixed term (until 31 July 2026)
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Friday 10 January 2025
Date posted: 20/12/2024
Deadline: 10/01/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,144Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Library
Join our small team working to create a new home for the British Library in the heart of Leeds. The Leeds Presence programme will transform the Library’s impact in the North, opening-up our world-class resources to more people than ever before.
Date posted: 19/12/2024
Deadline: 31/01/2025
Location:
Boston Spa, LeedsCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£24,413Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937Museum of London
We are looking for three exceptional Project Managers to join the New Museum Project Management Office and support the delivery of this once-in-a-generation project. Each Project Manager will be responsible for projects and work packages across one of three areas – basebuild and fit out; galleries and displays; and the relocation of the London Collection and associated enabling projects
Date posted: 19/12/2024
Deadline: 19/01/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
circa £40,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611Museum of London
The Senior Project Manager is a key member of the New Museum Project Management Office, working in collaboration with colleagues across the museum alongside architects, exhibition design teams, and wider stakeholders to make this ambitious project a reality.
Date posted: 19/12/2024
Deadline: 19/01/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£52,137 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611
British Library
Are you an experienced product manager and looking to do something meaningful in your next role?
Date posted: 19/12/2024
Deadline: 13/01/2025
Location:
Boston Spa / LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£37,538 (BSP) / £40,950 (STP) per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Lakeland Arts
Responsible for an ambitious and inclusive museum and gallery programme, connecting audiences and communities directly to our diverse portfolio of museums, galleries and collections. You will lead and nurture a team that works collaboratively with colleagues, communities and programme partners
Date posted: 19/12/2024
Deadline: 24/01/2025
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
£40,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537
Lakeland Arts
The Participation and Learning (P&L) Manager is responsible for managing and delivering high quality formal and informal learning experiences for audiences of all ages. This is done through various platforms, including onsite across our venues, in the community and online.
Date posted: 19/12/2024
Deadline: 10/01/2025
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
EducationSalary:
£30,000-£32,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537
Lakeland Arts
Shape and drive the fundraising strategy for Lakeland Arts, one of the leading cultural institutions in the North West of England. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Development Manager to join our team and lead our fundraising efforts. A unique opportunity to build and lead your own team, head the fundraising department, and ensure the long-term stability and growth of the organisation
Date posted: 18/12/2024
Deadline: 10/01/2025
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£34,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537
British Library
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Programme’s cataloguing team. You will be responsible for cataloguing material from the India Office Records and Private Papers (IOR&PP) relating to the history of the Gulf.
Date posted: 18/12/2024
Deadline: 12/01/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33,600 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882030
British Library
This interesting role is responsible for managing the Social Science, Science, Humanities, News and Media reference teams and services, onsite and remotely at the British Library.
Date posted: 18/12/2024
Deadline: 20/01/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£40,950Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
North East Museums
If you're passionate about creating meaningful cultural experiences, join us in shaping the future of engagement with science and culture.
Apply now to be part of our dynamic team!
Date posted: 18/12/2024
Deadline: 12/01/2025
Location:
Newcastle upon TyneCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Exhibitions
Salary:
£31,586 - £34,314 per annum, pro rata (actual £19,207 - £20,866 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07870393982
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (until 31 October 2025)
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 10 January 2025
Date posted: 18/12/2024
Deadline: 10/01/2025
Location:
ReadingCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Library
Are you a seasoned portfolio leader looking to make a lasting impact in a world-renowned organisation?
The British Library is seeking a Head of EPMO to lead and shape its Enterprise Portfolio Management Office.
Date posted: 18/12/2024
Deadline: 19/01/2025
Location:
Boston spaCategory:
OtherSalary:
£58,800 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882030
The National Archives
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Specialist Infrastructure Engineer to influence, shape and grow our web archiving capability.
Date posted: 18/12/2024
Deadline: 07/02/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£55,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term (22 months)
Salary £42,938 - £48,054 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 17/12/2024
Deadline: 07/01/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£42,938- £48,054 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246298