Jobs
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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
Imperial War Museums
An exciting opportunity in IWM's Finance department for a Purchase Ledger Coordinator: as a key member of our team, you'll work closely with our Purchase Ledger Supervisor to ensure accurate accounting for all IWM expenditures.
Date posted: 27/03/2025
Deadline: 14/04/2025
Location:
EnglandCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£30,500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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The National Archives
We are looking for an experienced Research Culture Manager to lead the transformation of our research culture and research impact across the organisation in multiple business areas.
Date posted: 27/03/2025
Deadline: 21/04/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£38,322 to £44,722Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Science Museum Group
Junior Merchandiser based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 27/03/2025
Deadline: 17/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £33072 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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
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
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
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM's Collections Care team for an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a national museum. In this Project Delivery Assistant role you will work as part of the team responsible for the handling, moving and documenting of the extensive range of objects within IWM's collection.
Date posted: 28/03/2025
Deadline: 08/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£25,500 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. As well as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.
Date posted: 28/03/2025
Deadline: 13/04/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (Grade 5) – £29,933 - £33,872 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term for 9 months (maternity cover)
Start date end of June 2025
Salary £28,707 - £29,961 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On-site
Date posted: 28/03/2025
Deadline: 15/04/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£28,707 - £29,961 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Science Museum Group
Collections and Logistics Coordinator based at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Swindon.
Date posted: 28/03/2025
Deadline: 18/04/2025
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Salary:
Up to £28666 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Collections Handler and Driver based at the Science and Innovation Park in Wrouhghton, Swindon.
Date posted: 28/03/2025
Deadline: 18/04/2025
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £24575 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Collections Services Project Manager based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 28/03/2025
Deadline: 18/04/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £38000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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
British Library
The role of Programme Admin Officer is an exciting opportunity to join the team delivering the Programme developing and renewing facilities at the British Library’s Boston Spa (Yorkshire) site.
Date posted: 31/03/2025
Deadline: 13/04/2025
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
OtherSalary:
£23,588 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week, including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (until 31 December 2025)
£34,713 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 14 April 2025
Date posted: 31/03/2025
Deadline: 14/04/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£34,713 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
Science Museum Group
Retail Sales Advisor based at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester.
Date posted: 01/04/2025
Deadline: 15/04/2025
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £12.00 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
This is a new opportunity to join Collection Management department of one of the world’s leading art institutions!
Date posted: 01/04/2025
Deadline: 13/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,851 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Tate
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly organised Development Manager to join our Programmes fundraising team and raise funds from trusts and foundations.
Date posted: 01/04/2025
Deadline: 06/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£38,394 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997