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National Portrait Gallery
To lead, motivate and develop a team of Visitor Experience Assistants and Visitor Experience Team Leaders (Duty Managers) to deliver an exceptional standard of visitor experience through their interaction with visitors to the National Portrait Gallery. To support the Head of Visitor Experience on the practical delivery of all aspects of the Gallery’s Visitor Experience.
Date posted: 04/03/2025
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Location:
St Martin's PlaceCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£36,690.16Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0
Museum of the Home
We are currently seeking
2 x Casual Visitor Experience Host
2 x Contracted Visitor Experience Host:
10.5 hours per week-Tuesdays 11:00 - 17:30 & Fridays 09:30 - 15:30
12.5 hours per week-Thursdays 11:00 - 17:30 & Saturdays 9:30 - 17:30
To work as part of a team to deliver an outstanding experience for every visitor at the Museum of the Home.
Date posted: 24/04/2025
Deadline: 08/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£13.85 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7749 6004
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
Museum of the Home
The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (ARCC) exists to provide assurance to the Board of Trustees. Your expertise will provide insight and constructive advice on matters such as resource constraints, operational models, risk information flow, and the Museum's ability to respond to emerging risks.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7749 6028
National Army Museum
The Programmes Summer Placement supports the Programmes team in planning and delivering the National Army Museum’s public programme, including the Chelsea History Festival.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 16/05/2025
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Other
Salary:
NMW/NLWContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7881 2477
The National Archives
As Senior Specialist in Digital Humanities for Heritage Science Conservation Research (HSRC) you will be a vital member of a dynamic team of conservation and heritage science professionals in TNA’s Collection Care Department.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 04/05/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
Collections CareScientific
Digital
Salary:
£38,322 - £44,722Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
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
Tate
The Senior Conservation Technician provides technical expertise on the mounting, framing, storage and packing of art on paper, photographs, library, and archive material
Date posted: 16/04/2025
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Photographic
Salary:
£31,527 per annum
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
British Library
The British Library is looking for someone to join the Conservation Department to undertake work in the delivery of the project Hazards in Collections.
Date posted: 23/04/2025
Deadline: 14/05/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£ 34,608 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (until 1 February 2028)
£43,207 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 5 May 2025
Date posted: 11/04/2025
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£43,207 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
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
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
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 8000Museum of London
London Museum is currently running the most exciting cultural project in London for a generation: the creation of an entirely new museum in Smithfield, due to open its doors in 2026. This £437m project will see the transformation of two market buildings in Smithfield into a new world-class cultural destination
Date posted: 24/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
38049Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
British Museum
Management Accountant
Finance
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£48,144 - £53,132 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 5 May 2025
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
48144 - 53,132Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396Museum of London
London Museum has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Collections Move Technician, with an excellent understanding of art handling and museum technical services, coupled with the ability to provide expert advice and solve complex technical problems.
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£33,067 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611
Sir John Soane's Museum
This important role represents an historical first at Sir John Soane’s Museum. Joining us at this pivotal moment will offer the right person an unparalleled opportunity to design and run the tech and digital foundations for the future of one of the UK’s precious national museums.
Date posted: 17/04/2025
Deadline: 08/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
42000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404273
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