Jobs
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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:
02074404273
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
British Library
The British Library is looking for two Digitisation Conservators to join the Conservation for Digitisation Team.
Date posted: 18/11/2024
Deadline: 05/01/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£27,300 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
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
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
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
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
British Library
The British Library offers a diverse and exciting programme of exhibitions, from Fantasy: Realms of Imagination and Buddhism to Malorie Blackman: The Power of Stories and Beethoven. Working as part of a small team in the Exhibitions Office you will play an important role in the everyday management of the Exhibition programme.
Date posted: 18/11/2024
Deadline: 03/12/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£33,600 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882030
Imperial War Museums
As a qualified CAA Aerodrome Fire Fighter you shall meet the requirements of the CAA CAP 699 Training manual in relation to all the duties of a Fire Fighter at a licenced Aerodrome.
Date posted: 18/11/2024
Deadline: 09/12/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£26,000 - £30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Museum
Fire Safety Specialist
Estates and Capital Projects (EHS)
Full-time
Permanent
£48,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 25 November 2024
Date posted: 06/11/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£48,144 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
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Formal Learning Coordinator.
Date posted: 28/10/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
EducationSalary:
The salary for this post is between £27,352 to £29,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a Head of Development to lead the creation, development and delivery of the Museum’s fundraising strategy.
Date posted: 06/11/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
DudleyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£48,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
00000000000
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
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
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
This role delivers the development of interpretation for the Library’s temporary, touring and permanent exhibitions programme.
Date posted: 18/11/2024
Deadline: 01/12/2024
Location:
St Pancras,Category:
Collections CareSalary:
£33,600Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
National Gallery
The National Gallery is searching for an experienced service desk manager to the lead the Service Desk function within the Information Systems (IS) Department.
Date posted: 04/11/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£44,901 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
British Museum
Keeper of Africa Oceania and the Americas
Department
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£ 75,185 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 27 November 2024
Date posted: 08/11/2024
Deadline: 27/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£ 75,185 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
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