Jobs
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British Museum
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£43,207 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 25 November 2024
Date posted: 14/10/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£43,207 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Formal Learning Coordinator.
Date posted: 28/10/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
EducationSalary:
The salary for this post is between £27,352 to £29,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Library
The British Library is seeking to recruit an Image Processing Officer to join the Endangered Archives Programme (EAP).
Date posted: 29/10/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£27,300 AnnuallyContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Collections Documentation Officer - Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 30/10/2024
Deadline: 27/11/2024
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Collections CareIT
Digital
Salary:
The salary for this temporary post is between £27,352 and £29,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Victoria & Albert Museum
The V&A is planning a large-scale exhibition for Autumn 2026 which has Byzantine art as a major component.
Date posted: 31/10/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
£33,764 - £39,391Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Science Museum Group
Senior Corporate Relationships Manager based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 01/11/2024
Deadline: 29/11/2024
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£42700 - £47000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (6 months)
£40,312 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 25 November 2024
Date posted: 01/11/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£40,312 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Library
This is an exciting opportunity to work with one of the greatest collections of rare books in the world. The role is based within the Library's Printed Heritage Collections team, with curatorial responsibility for early books, periodicals and ephemera published across Europe and the Americas, but with a clear focus on British materials.
Date posted: 04/11/2024
Deadline: 27/11/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£40,950 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
Sir John Soane's Museum
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone committed to supporting the Museum in meeting its fundraising objectives, by leading on applications to trusts, foundations and major donors, ensuring donors are stewarded appropriately, and managing development-led events. It is a 'hands-on' role requiring good fundraising and organisational skills.
Date posted: 04/11/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
30000 - 34000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7440 4273
Imperial War Museums
This wide-ranging post will include, but not be limited to, the conservation of objects held in the IWM collections, preparing collections for display, the condition reporting of Loans In and Out and the delivery of in house conservation training.
Date posted: 04/11/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£30,300 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Imperial War Museums
To assist in the vital work of restoring and conserving our historic collection.
Date posted: 04/11/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£22,464 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
National Gallery
The National Gallery is searching for an experienced service desk manager to the lead the Service Desk function within the Information Systems (IS) Department.
Date posted: 04/11/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£44,901 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
British Museum
Visitor and Safety First Line Manager
Visitor and Security Services
Full-time
Fixed term (until 31 March 2025)
£31,916 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 25 November 2024
Date posted: 04/11/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£31,916 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02073238165
British Library
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Solution Architect to join our team and play a key role in defining and delivering the architectural vision of the British Library
Date posted: 05/11/2024
Deadline: 08/12/2024
Location:
St Pancras London/ Boston Spa LeedsCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£47,250-£61,895 BSP/£51,188-£65,833 STPContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
Lakeland Arts
Shape and drive the fundraising strategy for Lakeland Arts, one of the leading cultural institutions in the North West of England. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Development Manager to join our team and lead our fundraising efforts. A unique opportunity to build and lead your own team, head the fundraising department, and ensure the long-term stability and growth of the organisation
Date posted: 05/11/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£34,000Contract 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
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a Head of Development to lead the creation, development and delivery of the Museum’s fundraising strategy.
Date posted: 06/11/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
DudleyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£48,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
00000000000
Lakeland Arts
Responsible for setting and delivering the marketing and communications strategy for Lakeland Arts. Working closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications, Digital Marketing Officer, agencies and freelancers, this position suits a collaborative marketer able to develop and manage a variety of storylines and relationships across teams, with journalists and marketing partners.
Date posted: 06/11/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
Windermere and KendalCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£22,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537
British Museum
Fire Safety Specialist
Estates and Capital Projects (EHS)
Full-time
Permanent
£48,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 25 November 2024
Date posted: 06/11/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£48,144 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396