Jobs
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The National Archives
You’ll validate, transform and process complex textual data, working across SQL, JSON, and XML-based structures to ensure that the UK’s digital history remains structured, searchable, and usable.
Date posted: 09/04/2025
Deadline: 24/04/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
£40,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Science Museum Group
Programme Coordinator (Children) based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 24/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationEducation
Events
Exhibitions
Salary:
Up to £30000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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
British Museum
The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world.
Date posted: 04/04/2025
Deadline: 25/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £56195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
HR Advisor
Human Resources
Full-time
Permanent
£40,312 per annum
Application deadline: 10am on Friday 25 April 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 25/04/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
HRSalary:
40312Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as an Exhibitions Project Manager.
Date posted: 02/04/2025
Deadline: 27/04/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
The salary for this role is between £35,500 to £38,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Museum
Planning and Resources Manager
Exhibitions and Temporary Display
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £56195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Head of Exhibitions Project Management
Exhibitions and Temporary Display
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £56195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Head of Temporary Display Delivery
Exhibitions and Temporary Display
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £56195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£65,972 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 28 April 2025
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
DesignSenior management
Salary:
£65,972 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£65, 972 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 28 April 2025
Date posted: 14/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£65,972 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a fantastic opportunity for a Development Officer, Major Gifts.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 29/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£35,700 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a fantastic opportunity for a Development Officer, Major Gifts.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 29/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£35,700 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
Tate
The IS Service Desk Student role plays a crucial role in supervising and coordinating day-to-day operations within the Service Desk department.
Date posted: 16/04/2025
Deadline: 29/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£13.85 per hour
Science Museum Group
Events Sales Executive based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 29/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£30576 - £32529 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Visitor Experience Assistant based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 16/04/2025
Deadline: 30/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.85 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
We are looking for someone with a recognised security qualification and a passion to work in a security and invigilation role.
Date posted: 16/04/2025
Deadline: 30/04/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSecurity
Salary:
£26,004 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
Science Museum Group
Senior Spatial and Exhibition Design Manager based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 01/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
Up to £47729 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Senior Data Engineer to influence, shape and grow our web archiving capability.
Date posted: 13/04/2025
Deadline: 02/05/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£55,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
British Museum
National Finds Adviser (PAS) for Iron Age & Roman Coins
Learning National Partnerships
Full-time
Date posted: 11/04/2025
Deadline: 02/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £35165 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000