Jobs
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The National Archives
Are you seeking to develop a career in a world leading institution using your skills and experience to meet the challenges presented by digital records?
Date posted: 08/11/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
£40,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are hiring for an Art and Object Handler to be be part of a small specialist team undertaking collection management and care operations including the installation, safe handling, storage and packing of collections for exhibition, loans, digitisation and acquisition.
Date posted: 08/11/2024
Deadline: 02/12/2024
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£29,400 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
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 Museum
Senior Project Manager
Information Services
Full-time
Fixed term (23 months)
£48,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Friday 22 November 2024
Date posted: 06/11/2024
Deadline: 22/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£48,144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
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
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
Lakeland Arts
Responsible for setting and delivering the marketing and communications strategy for Lakeland Arts. Working closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications, Digital Marketing Officer, agencies and freelancers, this position suits a collaborative marketer able to develop and manage a variety of storylines and relationships across teams, with journalists and marketing partners.
Date posted: 06/11/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
Windermere and KendalCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£22,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537
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
Lakeland Arts
Playing a crucial role in leading the day-to-day visitor experience and commercial operations across all Lakeland Arts venues. Responsible for ensuring a high-quality, welcoming experience for visitors, while maximising revenue generation from retail, catering, events, and other commercial activities.
Date posted: 06/11/2024
Deadline: 29/11/2024
Location:
Windermere and KendalCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£44,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537
British Library
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Solution Architect to join our team and play a key role in defining and delivering the architectural vision of the British Library
Date posted: 05/11/2024
Deadline: 08/12/2024
Location:
St Pancras London/ Boston Spa LeedsCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£47,250-£61,895 BSP/£51,188-£65,833 STPContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
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
Imperial War Museums
You are not eligible to apply for this position if you have an equal or higher qualification in the same subject.
Date posted: 05/11/2024
Deadline: 21/11/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£27,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
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: 05/11/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£34,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537
British Library
This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the greatest collections of rare books in the world. The role is based within the Library's Printed Heritage Collections team, with curatorial responsibility for early books, periodicals and ephemera published across Europe and the Americas, but with a clear focus on British materials.
Date posted: 04/11/2024
Deadline: 27/11/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£40,950 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
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
Imperial War Museums
To assist in the vital work of restoring and conserving our historic collection.
Date posted: 04/11/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£22,464 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
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
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
Science Museum Group
Senior Corporate Relationships Manager based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 01/11/2024
Deadline: 29/11/2024
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£42700 - £47000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795