Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Library
We are looking for someone to join its Heritage Made Digital team to further improve the access and usability of our digital collections by integrating a standardised Optical Character Recognition (OCR) and Handwritten Text Recognition (HTR) production process into our existing workflows, in line with industry best practice. This will allow for greater discoverability of our content
Date posted: 12/04/2024
Deadline: 21/07/2024
Location:
St Pancras LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
33,600Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Library
We are looking for someone with drive and enthusiasm to lead us through a transition from traditional authority control processes to fully embedded and integrated identifier management workflows within our content and metadata processing department.
Date posted: 12/04/2024
Deadline: 29/07/2024
Location:
Boston Spa, WetherbyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
30450Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Library
The Boston Spa Renewed Programme will transform the British Library’s presence in the North providing infrastructure to safeguard the national collection into the middle of the century.
Date posted: 24/06/2024
Deadline: 28/07/2024
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
OtherSalary:
£37,538 annuallyContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
Royal Museums Greenwich
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Membership Officer, Member Engagement to join our Membership team providing maternity cover.
Date posted: 24/06/2024
Deadline: 14/07/2024
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£35885Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8858 4422
National Army Museum
Seeking a Family Learning Producer to co-ordinate, research, design and deliver a vibrant, fun and participatory family learning programme for children aged 0-12 and their accompanying adults.
Date posted: 25/06/2024
Deadline: 22/07/2024
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
EducationOther
Salary:
£31,550pa (Plus Benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7881 2477
National Museum of the Royal Navy
The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is recruiting for a new role of Resourcing Partner to join our friendly and supportive People team.
Date posted: 25/06/2024
Deadline: 21/07/2024
Location:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, with the opportunity to adopt hybrid workingCategory:
HRSalary:
Salary (grade 6): £20,104.20 per annum pro-rata (£33,507 FTE salary)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
023 9289 4555
Victoria & Albert Museum
The Young V&A Operations & Office Manager is a varied and hands on role, integral in the smooth day to day running of Young V&A.
Date posted: 25/06/2024
Deadline: 11/07/2024
Location:
Bethnal GreenCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£32,157-£35,452Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
British Museum
EMKP Project Curator: Digital
Africa Oceania and the Americas
Full-time
Fixed Term for 18 months
£33,803 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 08 July 2024
Date posted: 25/06/2024
Deadline: 08/07/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33,803 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8864
Science Museum Group
Conservator based at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester.
Date posted: 26/06/2024
Deadline: 17/07/2024
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Up to £30319 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
The 19th Century Social and Political Records Researcher will be part of the team that provides expert knowledge of The National Archives’ records.
Date posted: 26/06/2024
Deadline: 10/07/2024
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£31,178 - £38,761 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Tullie
An exciting opportunity to join Tullie’s commercial and operations team.
Date posted: 28/06/2024
Deadline: 19/07/2024
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
EventsSalary:
32,078Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
British Library
The British Library is looking for a Conservation Digitisation Manager to join the conservation team.
Date posted: 28/06/2024
Deadline: 21/07/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£33,600 AnnuallyContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We’re looking for a skilled Senior Workshop Technician to join the friendly Exhibitions and Design section.
You will have significant workshop experience in a museum as a specialist museum mountmaker. If you have a fine eye for detail and high standards in presentation, then we want to hear from you.
Date posted: 28/06/2024
Deadline: 15/07/2024
Location:
SE23 3PQCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£35,258 p.a. (rising to £35,977 after probation)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02086991872
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: 01/07/2024
Deadline: 15/07/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£28000 - £32550 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
A unique opportunity to contribute to Tate's brand strategy & connect new audiences with art!
Date posted: 25/06/2024
Deadline: 21/07/2024
Location:
St IvesCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£36,067 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for an organised and creative individual to join the visitor experience team as Visitor Experience Events and Project Manager.
Date posted: 01/07/2024
Deadline: 14/07/2024
Location:
Hybrid / BirminghamCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£34,070 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced leader to join the visitor experience team as Visitor Experience Manager at Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum.
Date posted: 01/07/2024
Deadline: 14/07/2024
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£34,070 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for an organised and motivational individual to join the visitor experience team as Visitor Experience Coordinator at Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum .
Date posted: 01/07/2024
Deadline: 14/07/2024
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£26,213 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
British Museum
Project Curator: Animal Mummies
Egypt and Sudan
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed-term (30 months)
£33,803 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 22 July 2024
Date posted: 01/07/2024
Deadline: 22/07/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33,803 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238165
British Museum
Security First Line Manager
Visitor and Security Services
Full-time, working 4on/4off 12-hour day shifts only, 08.30 – 20.30 hours over weekends and bank holidays
Permanent
£30,114 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 8 July 2024
Date posted: 01/07/2024
Deadline: 08/07/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£30,114 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396