Jobs
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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
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
Lakeland Arts
Playing a crucial role in leading the day-to-day visitor experience and commercial operations across all Lakeland Arts venues. Responsible for ensuring a high-quality, welcoming experience for visitors, while maximising revenue generation from retail, catering, events, and other commercial activities.
Date posted: 06/11/2024
Deadline: 29/11/2024
Location:
Windermere and KendalCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£44,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
14.58 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
02078145792
Black Country Living Museum
The Museum is looking to appoint up to five new Trustees over the next 12 months. Trustees play an essential role in the leadership of the Museum, and we value greatly the experience, objectivity, expertise, personal perspectives and commitment our Trustees bring.
Date posted: 21/11/2024
Deadline: 13/01/2025
Location:
DudleyCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
VoluntaryContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
+44 (0) 121 521 3513
British Museum
Keeper of Africa Oceania and the Americas
Department
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£ 75,185 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 27 November 2024
Date posted: 08/11/2024
Deadline: 27/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£ 75,185 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
British Museum
Keeper of Asia
Asia
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£75,185 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 21 November 2024
Date posted: 22/10/2024
Deadline: 21/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£75,185 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
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
British Museum
Executive Assistant and Deputy Head of Director’s Office
Director’s Office
Full-time
Permanent
£56,195 per annum (TBC)
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 9 December 2024
Date posted: 21/11/2024
Deadline: 09/12/2024
Location:
£56,195 per annum (TBC)Category:
AdministrationSalary:
£56,195 per annum (TBC)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
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
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
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
Senior Project Manager
Information Services
Full-time
Fixed term (23 months)
£48,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Friday 22 November 2024
Date posted: 06/11/2024
Deadline: 22/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£48,144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
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
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
The National Archives
Are you seeking to develop a career in a world leading institution using your skills and experience to meet the challenges presented by digital records?
Date posted: 08/11/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
£40,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
Tate
This role will suit an accomplished and knowledgeable curator, committed to new and recent developments in contemporary art in the UK, and interested in working in the context of a museum and collection whose remit stretches back many centuries.
Date posted: 14/11/2024
Deadline: 12/12/2024
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
CuratorialExhibitions
Research
Salary:
£40,717Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Museum
Records Manager
Legal and Information Governance
Full-time
Fixed term (23 months with potential to become permanent)
£48,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Thursday 28 November 2024
Date posted: 15/11/2024
Deadline: 28/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
LegalSalary:
£48,144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
National Portrait Gallery
The Senior Estates Manager will support the Head of Estates and Operations with the effective management and leadership of the Estates and Operations Department to ensure the delivery of high-quality services across estates projects, engineering, and facilities management with an emphasis on safety and environmental sustainability.
Date posted: 20/11/2024
Deadline: 27/11/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£41,600.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055