Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an experienced Security Officer to maintain the safety and security of the Museum Collections and Estate, ensuring the safety of staff and visitors. Responsibilities include patrolling, monitoring systems, managing a reception facility, and maintaining records.
If you have a proven track record in security, then we want to hear from you.
Date posted: 15/11/2024
Deadline: 02/12/2024
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£26,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02086991872
Science Museum Group
Can you communicate complex ideas in an engaging way to a non-specialist audience?
Date posted: 18/11/2024
Deadline: 02/12/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £13974 per annum + for 17.5hrs per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time, Permanent
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum (from January 2025)
Plus generous benefits package
Date posted: 19/11/2024
Deadline: 02/12/2024
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£29,888 - £32,602 per annum (from January 2025)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246298Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
14.58 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
02078145792
British Library
We are seeking an experienced conservator to join our team of Preventive Conservation Managers to help plan and deliver preventive conservation activities across the British Library
Date posted: 18/11/2024
Deadline: 03/12/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£33,600 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882030
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
Science Museum Group
Audience Researcher (Sound and Vision) based at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford.
Date posted: 19/11/2024
Deadline: 03/12/2024
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
OtherOutreach
Research
Salary:
Up to £24653 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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
Science Museum Group
Do you have a solid background in the conservation and care of 3D objects? Do you have experience of leading complex projects?
Date posted: 20/11/2024
Deadline: 04/12/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Up to £37737 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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
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: 05/12/2024
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
ArchivistCollections Care
Conservation
Curatorial
Salary:
27504Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands.
Date posted: 22/11/2024
Deadline: 05/12/2024
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£31,500Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
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
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 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
National Portrait Gallery
The Librarian is responsible to the Senior Archive & Library Manager for developing, cataloguing and caring for the library stock of books, exhibition and collection catalogues and periodicals, including rare materials, and for providing access to these collections for staff and external researchers via the Public Study Room.
Date posted: 15/11/2024
Deadline: 08/12/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
£21,657.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
British Library
We are seeking to recruit a Loans coordinator to join the busy Registrar’s Office at the British Library
Date posted: 18/11/2024
Deadline: 08/12/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,300 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 546268
British Library
We are currently looking for a Membership Manager to join our Commercial Services Team on a full time, permanent basis.
Date posted: 22/11/2024
Deadline: 08/12/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£40,950 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
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