Jobs
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Royal Museums Greenwich
We are seeking to appoint an independent member to our Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.
Date posted: 02/04/2025
Deadline: 21/04/2025
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02083128565
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We’re looking for looking for two Schools Casual Tutors to join our award-winning Formal Learning team. If you have a passion for delivering engaging, hands-on learning sessions for EYFS and primary school groups, using the Museum’s collections and outdoor spaces then we want to hear from you.
Date posted: 27/03/2025
Deadline: 14/04/2025
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£195.00 per full day (or pro-rata for a half-day)Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
02086991872
The National Archives
As a Senior Data Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in designing, building, and optimising the data infrastructure that powers our digital archive.
Date posted: 31/03/2025
Deadline: 21/04/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£60k (£55,549 + £4,451 market supplement)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
Imperial War Museums
As a Product Manager (CRM) at IWM, you'll be at the heart of the Digital Transformation product team, taking charge of a suite of technology systems, and working closely with stakeholders across the organisation to enhance customer journeys, making data-driven recommendations that propel us forward.
Date posted: 25/03/2025
Deadline: 21/04/2025
Location:
Any IWM BranchCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£60,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Museum
Dorset Foundation Head of National Programmes
Learning and National Partnerships
Full-time
£56,195 per annum
Date posted: 27/03/2025
Deadline: 17/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OutreachSalary:
Up to £56195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world.
Date posted: 04/04/2025
Deadline: 25/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £56195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
We are now recruiting for the post of Head, East Asian Collections to lead the team in the East Asia section in developing, managing, promoting and making accessible collections in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Mongolian, Manchu and other languages.
Date posted: 04/04/2025
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareSenior management
Salary:
£52,724 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
The National Archives
The National Archives is seeking a dynamic and innovative manager to join our Collections Expertise and Engagement (CEE) department as the Head of Public Services and Operations.
Date posted: 02/04/2025
Deadline: 23/04/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Senior management
Salary:
£50,500 - £55,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 3985 5979
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£55,262 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 25 April 2025
Date posted: 27/03/2025
Deadline: 25/04/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£55,262 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Museum
The Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Advancement, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum's vision for the future.
Date posted: 21/03/2025
Deadline: 21/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £56195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Events Operations Manager based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 02/04/2025
Deadline: 23/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£40000 - £47500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategy & Major Projects, you will lead a dynamic and effective fundraising function to support the outstanding and important work delivered by teams across the National Museums Liverpool (NML) group, inline with our strategic priorities, and helping drive our financial sustainability.
Date posted: 21/03/2025
Deadline: 16/04/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£45,600Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Film Institute
We are looking for a Project Curator to join the BFI’s TV Curatorial team, to plan and carry out the accessioning of the TV-am Collection to the BFI National Archive.
Date posted: 21/03/2025
Deadline: 07/04/2025
Location:
BerkhamstedCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£42,480-£49,965 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
opportunities@bfi.org.uk
British Museum
Part-time (14.4 hours per week)
Fixed term (until 31 October 2025)
£43,207 per annum (£17,282 pro rata)
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 11 April 2025
Date posted: 02/04/2025
Deadline: 11/04/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Museum
The Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Advancement, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum's vision for the future.
Date posted: 21/03/2025
Deadline: 21/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £42400 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Energy Manager based at any SMG site in London, Manchester, York, Bradford or Wroughton, Swindon.
Date posted: 17/03/2025
Deadline: 07/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesOther
Salary:
Up to £45000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Gallery
The National Gallery is looking for an experienced Senior Content Manager on a fixed term basis for up to 12 months, until June 2026.
Date posted: 03/04/2025
Deadline: 11/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£49,709 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a strategic and driven Head of Cultural Enterprises to oversee all income generation activities. Our dedicated Cultural Enterprise teams are at the heart of our commercial operations, playing a crucial role in ensuring the long-term sustainability of our Museum.
Date posted: 03/04/2025
Deadline: 16/04/2025
Location:
Dudley, West MidlandsCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£49,500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
British Museum
The team is expanding, with new roles created to accommodate priority projects including a major acquisition campaign.
Date posted: 04/04/2025
Deadline: 18/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £42000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Curator: South Asia
Asia
Full time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (6 months, maternity cover)
Date posted: 26/03/2025
Deadline: 09/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
NegotiableContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000