Jobs
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British Library
The British Library is seeking to recruit an Image Processing Officer to join the Endangered Archives Programme (EAP).
Date posted: 29/10/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£27,300 AnnuallyContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Collections Documentation Officer - Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 30/10/2024
Deadline: 27/11/2024
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Collections CareIT
Digital
Salary:
The salary for this temporary post is between £27,352 and £29,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Bodleian Library’s history of collecting Persian manuscripts (the collection numbers more than 2500 items) began in 1602, the year the Library was founded. Bodleian Digital Library Systems and Services (BDLSS) are seeking a Metadata Analyst to work closely with curatorial colleagues to improve and enhance the metadata associated with these extensive collections.
Date posted: 01/11/2024
Deadline: 29/11/2024
Location:
BDLSS, Osney One Building, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0ESCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34,982-£40,855 per annum
Sir John Soane's Museum
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone committed to supporting the Museum in meeting its fundraising objectives, by leading on applications to trusts, foundations and major donors, ensuring donors are stewarded appropriately, and managing development-led events. It is a 'hands-on' role requiring good fundraising and organisational skills.
Date posted: 04/11/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
30000 - 34000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7440 4273
Imperial War Museums
This wide-ranging post will include, but not be limited to, the conservation of objects held in the IWM collections, preparing collections for display, the condition reporting of Loans In and Out and the delivery of in house conservation training.
Date posted: 04/11/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£30,300 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Museum
Visitor and Safety First Line Manager
Visitor and Security Services
Full-time
Fixed term (until 31 March 2025)
£31,916 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 25 November 2024
Date posted: 04/11/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£31,916 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238165
British Museum
Project Curator: Documentation and Recovery
Greece and Rome
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (until 31 January 2028)
£35,165 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 22 November 2024
Date posted: 05/11/2024
Deadline: 22/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£35,165 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
British Museum
Full-time
Fixed term contract (until 30 September 2025)
£32,338 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Thursday 28th November 2024
Date posted: 06/11/2024
Deadline: 28/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£32,338 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
Imperial War Museums
As Digital Transformation Programme Officer, you will support the Digital Transformation Programme Manager in the delivery of the programme.
Date posted: 07/11/2024
Deadline: 28/11/2024
Location:
All sites, hybrid workingCategory:
OtherSalary:
£31,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Library
This role provides both 3rd line support expertise, with project planning and delivery across a number of Infrastructure technologies. Working closely with existing partners and internal support teams, this role could be fulfilled from either of our two sites, Boston Spa or St Pancras.
Date posted: 08/11/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
St Pancras London/ Boston Spa LeedsCategory:
AdministrationIT
Salary:
£37,538 BSP / £40,950 STPContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Library
The British Library is embarking on a period of exciting transformation, with high profile capital projects, ambitious digital programmes and initiatives to grow and diversify our audience. We are looking for an assistant finance business partner to put finance at the heart of decision making, providing advice, analysis and support to stakeholders on operational decisions.
Date posted: 08/11/2024
Deadline: 08/12/2024
Location:
Boston Spa, LeedsCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£30,450Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Library
We are looking for a Network Specialist to join our St Pancras team. This role is needed to undertake Network related tasks while working alongside an existing team member in St Pancras and two Network Specialists in Boston Spa.
Date posted: 08/11/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ITSalary:
£33,600 - £41,703 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Library
We are currently looking for a Ticketing Manager to join our Commercial Services Team on a full time, permanent basis.
Date posted: 08/11/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£33,600 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Library
In this role, you will lead in managing the collections and services for born-digital maps and mappable data created from our collections.
Date posted: 11/11/2024
Deadline: 06/01/2025
Location:
St Pancras London/ Boston Spa LeedsCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£37,538 (BPS) / £40,950 (STP)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Museum
Training, Development and Communications Advisor
Human Resources
Full-time
Permanent
£34,713 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 25 November 2024
Date posted: 11/11/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
HRSalary:
£34,713 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Tate
We are looking for a Floor Manager to join our Retail London Team on a fixed term contract.
Date posted: 11/11/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
Tate Modern and Tate BritainCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£34,416.20 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874954
National Museums Liverpool
Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the NML team make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations.
Date posted: 12/11/2024
Deadline: 28/11/2024
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
ArchivistCollections Care
Conservation
Curatorial
Salary:
30,761Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
The National Archives
This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of our cutting-edge research at The National Archives.
Date posted: 13/11/2024
Deadline: 27/11/2024
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£38,322 - £42,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Science Museum Group
RINA Surveying Officer based at the National Railway Museum in York.
Date posted: 15/11/2024
Deadline: 06/12/2024
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
ArchivistCollections Care
Curatorial
Other
Salary:
Up to £30030 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Mountmaker is responsible for providing specialist mounts and planning, managing and implementing mountmaking programmes across the Ashmolean’s collections. The postholder is expected to be able to handle museum artefacts. They will provide occasional support to
other technicians as required and will work with a range of museum staff and external bodies.
Date posted: 15/11/2024
Deadline: 17/01/2025
Location:
Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PHCategory:
Collections CareDesign
Technician
Salary:
Grade 5