Jobs
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The National Archives
This is an exciting opportunity to support The National Archives’ relationship with its academic and research audiences, through the delivery of high-profile events, conferences and engagement or communications initiatives.
Date posted: 21/06/2024
Deadline: 11/07/2024
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Other
Research
Salary:
£31,178Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
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
Imperial War Museums
The IWM Institute is IWM’s research and knowledge exchange hub. Working to the Head of Collections Access and Research, the Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager is pivotal in developing IWM’s research capacity as an Independent Research Organisation (IRO) and in embedding knowledge exchange at the heart of the IWM Institute’s research programme and agenda.
Date posted: 27/06/2024
Deadline: 11/07/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£40,000 to £44,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Imperial War Museums
IWM London is unique in its coverage of conflicts, especially those involving Britain and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day. We seek to provide for, and to encourage, the study and understanding of the history of modern war and 'wartime experience'.
Date posted: 28/06/2024
Deadline: 11/07/2024
Location:
HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£23,302 per annum full time equivalent, £9,320 per annum pro rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
na
British Museum
Documentation Assistant
Money and Medals
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including 1 hour paid lunch break)
Fixed-term (36 months)
£28,868 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 11 July 2024
Date posted: 01/07/2024
Deadline: 11/07/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,868 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238165
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
Science Museum Group
Do you enjoy providing great customer service? Are you interested in working in a truly unique visitor attraction in the heart of York?
Date posted: 26/06/2024
Deadline: 10/07/2024
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £12.00 per hour + for 28 hours per weekContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Would you like to provide a warm welcome to our museum visitors and support us to boost donations to expand our offer to the public?
Date posted: 26/06/2024
Deadline: 10/07/2024
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesFundraising / development
Salary:
Up to £12.00 per hour + (£17,472 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Would you like to make a real difference to the commercial success of SMG? Are you digitally minded with great written communication skills?
Date posted: 25/06/2024
Deadline: 09/07/2024
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Fundraising / developmentMarketing
Salary:
Up to £14997 per annum + for 22.5 hours per week (£23,996 FTE)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museum of the Royal Navy
The National Museum’s vision is to be the world’s most inspiring Naval Museum: inspiring learning, enjoyment, and engagement with the story of the Royal Navy and its impact in shaping the modern world.
Date posted: 01/05/2024
Deadline: 09/07/2024
Location:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.Category:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Salary (Grade 5) – £28,554 – £31,557 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023 9289 4555
Derby Museums Trust
Derby Museums is working on a project titled: Derby’s Egypt – reinterpreting with and for the city and is looking for an Evaluator to work on this project.
Date posted: 15/06/2024
Deadline: 08/07/2024
Location:
DE1 1BSCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
5000Contract type:
ContractHours:
OtherTelephone:
01332 641901
Imperial War Museums
The Retail and Admissions department generates income in excess of £12 million and welcomes over 2 million visitors each year. The department has 5 permanent Retail and Admissions operations across the IWM branches.
Date posted: 19/06/2024
Deadline: 08/07/2024
Location:
HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
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
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
British Museum
Membership Services Coordinator: Member Relations
Advancement
Full-time
Permanent
£29,399 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 8 July 2024
Date posted: 11/06/2024
Deadline: 08/07/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£29,399 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Sir John Soane's Museum
Reporting to the Head of Exhibitions, the Public Programmes Manager is responsible for a range of events and activities which attract new audiences and encourage audiences to engage deeply with the Museum and its themes. These include events relating to exhibitions and collections and talks featuring leading artists, designers and architects.
Date posted: 12/06/2024
Deadline: 08/07/2024
Location:
London, HolbornCategory:
EventsMarketing
Salary:
£19,200 for 3 days a week (£32,000 FTE)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07909992891Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
32962Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a Photographic Archive Assistant for 12 months to coordinate the digitisation of analogue photographic material as part of the gallery’s Digital Dossier Programme (DDP), an ambitious research infrastructure and knowledge-enabling change programme that aims to make ‘everything we know about our pictures available to everyone’.
Date posted: 21/06/2024
Deadline: 07/07/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
PhotographicSalary:
£30,989 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
British Library
We’re seeking a motivated and experienced marketing professional to join our enthusiastic, high-performing team and contribute to the delivery of an ambitious organisational strategy.
Date posted: 12/06/2024
Deadline: 07/07/2024
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£30,450 AnnuallyContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Museum
Associate Head of Philanthropy: Private Philanthropy
Advancement
Full-time
Permanent
£54,558 - £60,824 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Friday 5 July 2024
Date posted: 28/06/2024
Deadline: 05/07/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£54,558 - £60,824Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396