Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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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
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
Interested in working in a unique environment in the heart of York? Do you enjoy interacting with a range of people and providing a great experience?
Date posted: 26/11/2024
Deadline: 03/12/2024
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £12 per hour + for 18.75 or 7.5 hrs per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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
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
Imperial War Museums
As a member of the Retail and Admissions team you will be in a key, customer facing role, welcoming visitors to the museum, providing them with detailed information and consistently delivering the highest standards of customer service. A strong drive for achieving sales targets and the confidence to approach visitors and actively sell a wide range of products is essential.
Date posted: 13/11/2024
Deadline: 01/12/2024
Location:
IWM London or HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£26,971 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Library
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the British Library Recruitment team.
Date posted: 14/11/2024
Deadline: 01/12/2024
Location:
Boston Spa, LeedsCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£24,413Contract 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
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as an Archivist.
Date posted: 18/11/2024
Deadline: 01/12/2024
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
The salary for this role is between £16,800 (£28,000 FTE) to £20,100 (£33,500 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part 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
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 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
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
British Museum
Records Manager
Legal and Information Governance
Full-time
Fixed term (23 months with potential to become permanent)
£48,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Thursday 28 November 2024
Date posted: 15/11/2024
Deadline: 28/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
LegalSalary:
£48,144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396