Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Science Museum Group
Can you communicate complex ideas in an engaging way to a non-specialist audience?
Date posted: 18/11/2024
Deadline: 02/12/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £13974 per annum + for 17.5hrs per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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:
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Imperial War Museums
You are not eligible to apply for this position if you have an equal or higher qualification in the same subject.
Date posted: 05/11/2024
Deadline: 21/11/2024
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£27,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Royal Museums Greenwich
We are hiring for an Art and Object Handler to be be part of a small specialist team undertaking collection management and care operations including the installation, safe handling, storage and packing of collections for exhibition, loans, digitisation and acquisition.
Date posted: 08/11/2024
Deadline: 02/12/2024
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£29,400 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
British Library
The British Library is looking for two Project Support Officers to join the Conservation for Digitisation Team. In this role, you will enable digitisation of collection items and tracts as part of various digitisation projects to make content available Online.
Date posted: 11/11/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
St Pancras LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£24,617Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
National Museums Liverpool
Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the NML team make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations.
Date posted: 12/11/2024
Deadline: 05/12/2024
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
ArchivistCollections Care
Conservation
Curatorial
Salary:
27504Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
Project Curator: Hawaiʻi Exhibition
Africa, Oceania and the Americas
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (12 months)
£ 29,734 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Tuesday 26 November 2024
Date posted: 12/11/2024
Deadline: 26/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£ 29,734 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
Imperial War Museums
As a member of the Retail and Admissions team you will be in a key, customer facing role, welcoming visitors to the museum, providing them with detailed information and consistently delivering the highest standards of customer service. A strong drive for achieving sales targets and the confidence to approach visitors and actively sell a wide range of products is essential.
Date posted: 13/11/2024
Deadline: 01/12/2024
Location:
IWM London or HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£26,971 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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British Library
An exciting opportunity has become available to join the British Library Recruitment team.
Date posted: 14/11/2024
Deadline: 01/12/2024
Location:
Boston Spa, LeedsCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£24,413Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
National Portrait Gallery
The Librarian is responsible to the Senior Archive & Library Manager for developing, cataloguing and caring for the library stock of books, exhibition and collection catalogues and periodicals, including rare materials, and for providing access to these collections for staff and external researchers via the Public Study Room.
Date posted: 15/11/2024
Deadline: 08/12/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
£21,657.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
Science Museum Group
Do you have great communication skills and the ability to provide a warm welcome to our visitors?
Date posted: 15/11/2024
Deadline: 29/11/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesFundraising / development
Salary:
Up to £13.15 per hour + for 14 hrs per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an experienced Security Officer to maintain the safety and security of the Museum Collections and Estate, ensuring the safety of staff and visitors. Responsibilities include patrolling, monitoring systems, managing a reception facility, and maintaining records.
If you have a proven track record in security, then we want to hear from you.
Date posted: 15/11/2024
Deadline: 02/12/2024
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£26,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02086991872
British Library
We are seeking to recruit a Loans coordinator to join the busy Registrar’s Office at the British Library
Date posted: 18/11/2024
Deadline: 08/12/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,300 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937 546268
British Library
The British Library is looking for two Digitisation Conservators to join the Conservation for Digitisation Team.
Date posted: 18/11/2024
Deadline: 05/01/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£27,300 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
Imperial War Museums
As a qualified CAA Aerodrome Fire Fighter you shall meet the requirements of the CAA CAP 699 Training manual in relation to all the duties of a Fire Fighter at a licenced Aerodrome.
Date posted: 18/11/2024
Deadline: 09/12/2024
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£26,000 - £30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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National Galleries Scotland
Full-time, Permanent
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum (from January 2025)
Plus generous benefits package
Date posted: 19/11/2024
Deadline: 02/12/2024
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£29,888 - £32,602 per annum (from January 2025)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246298
Science Museum Group
Audience Researcher (Sound and Vision) based at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford.
Date posted: 19/11/2024
Deadline: 03/12/2024
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
OtherOutreach
Research
Salary:
Up to £24653 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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: 20/11/2024
Deadline: 04/12/2024
Location:
Greater ManchesterCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £28666 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Can you respond to issues and challenges calmly? Are you experienced in coordinating operational teams?
Date posted: 20/11/2024
Deadline: 04/12/2024
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesHealth and Safety
Security
Salary:
Up to £26436 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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