Jobs
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Imperial War Museums
IWM North is seeking a Strategic Lead - an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of one of the North of England’s most prestigious cultural institutions
Date posted: 23/05/2025
Deadline: 23/06/2025
Location:
Manchester, EnglandCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
Circa £70,000 per annum, DOEContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
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National Portrait Gallery
If you are passionate about bringing great art and fascinating stories to everyone, this is an exciting opportunity to join the team at the NPG.
Date posted: 23/05/2025
Deadline: 09/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£23,400.00, based on the full time equivalent of £39,000.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0
National Galleries Scotland
Part time and Fixed Term
Salary £25,420 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
£13.91 per hour
Plus generous benefits package
Date posted: 23/05/2025
Deadline: 30/05/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Salary £25,420 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
Conservator: Treasure
Collection Care and Moves
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (until 31 March 2026)
Date posted: 23/05/2025
Deadline: 06/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £32228 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Galleries Scotland
Full time and Fixed term (9 months maternity cover)
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 23/05/2025
Deadline: 02/06/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Research
Salary:
£29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Science Museum Group
Interpretation Developer based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 22/05/2025
Deadline: 05/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £35000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Finance Assistant: Payables
Finance
Full-time
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 2 June 2025
Date posted: 22/05/2025
Deadline: 02/06/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
28144Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
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: 22/05/2025
Deadline: 05/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,443.76Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Imperial War Museums
The Churchill War Rooms has a busy and growing tours and experiences business, which offers private behind the scenes tours of the historic rooms, both inside and outside of the public opening hours, on weekends and bank holidays.
Date posted: 21/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
Churchill War RoomsCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£ 33,000 - £ 35,000 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Science Museum Group
Fundraising Events Executive based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 20/05/2025
Deadline: 03/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsFundraising / development
Salary:
Up to £28666 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Oxford Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) divisional office in the new role of Deputy Registrar.
Date posted: 20/05/2025
Deadline: 03/06/2025
Location:
Central Oxford across all GLAM institutionsCategory:
RegistrarSenior management
Salary:
£64,228 - £74,191 per annum
Science Museum Group
Junior Merchandiser based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 20/05/2025
Deadline: 10/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £33072 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Events Sales Executive based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 20/05/2025
Deadline: 03/06/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
EventsFundraising / development
Salary:
£30576 - £32529 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a unique opportunity for a Corporate Development Officer.
Date posted: 20/05/2025
Deadline: 01/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£35,700 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead our Engagement team who deliver our industry leading living history visitor experience. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role overseeing the teams who bring the past to life for our visitors. You'll be at the heart of our day to day visitor experience.
Date posted: 20/05/2025
Deadline: 08/06/2025
Location:
DudleyCategory:
OutreachSalary:
£38,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
Tate
Tate is looking for an experienced senior fundraising manager to lead our Strategic Projects team!
Date posted: 20/05/2025
Deadline: 03/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£45,908Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
British Museum
Conservator: Treasure
Collection Care and Moves
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (until 31 March 2026)
Date posted: 19/05/2025
Deadline: 02/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £32228 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Audience Researcher based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 19/05/2025
Deadline: 02/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Outreach
Salary:
Up to £27807 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
We’re looking for a proactive Project Manager to lead the delivery of the museum’s ambitious ‘Transforming IWM Duxford’ initiative — a bold redevelopment project designed to reimagine the site with innovative experiences, enhanced facilities, and a more welcoming environment.
Date posted: 19/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
Duxford, CambridgeshireCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesExhibitions
Salary:
£41,500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The East Asia Section of the Bodleian Libraries is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated and creative individual to work as the Subject Librarian (Chinese and Korean Studies), supporting world class research and teaching in Chinese and Korean Studies for Social Sciences and the Humanities.
Date posted: 19/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
KB Chen China Centre Library, Dickson Poon Building, Canterbury Road, OX2 6LU Bodleian Japanese Library, Nissan Institute Building, 27 Winchester Road, Oxford OX2 6NA Other Bodleian Humanities LibrarCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum