Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands.
Date posted: 22/11/2024
Deadline: 05/12/2024
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£31,500Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as an Archivist.
Date posted: 18/11/2024
Deadline: 01/12/2024
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
The salary for this role is between £16,800 (£28,000 FTE) to £20,100 (£33,500 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544
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
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
British Library
The British Library is embarking on a period of exciting transformation, with high profile capital projects, ambitious digital programmes and initiatives to grow and diversify our audience. We are looking for an assistant finance business partner to put finance at the heart of decision making, providing advice, analysis and support to stakeholders on operational decisions.
Date posted: 08/11/2024
Deadline: 08/12/2024
Location:
Boston Spa, LeedsCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£30,450Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
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
Victoria & Albert Museum
As the world’s greatest museum of art and design, the V&A enriches people’s lives by promoting the practice of design and increasing knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of the designed world. This is an exciting time to join the V&A AV Support team. Technology is integral to the operation of the V&A and plays a fundamental role in enabling the Museum to achieve its strategic objectives.
Date posted: 20/11/2024
Deadline: 15/12/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£33,764Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
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 8272Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
14.58 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
02078145792
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Registrars team!
Date posted: 19/11/2024
Deadline: 15/12/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£37,567 per annum pro rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
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
The National Archives
This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of our cutting-edge research at The National Archives.
Date posted: 13/11/2024
Deadline: 27/11/2024
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£38,322 - £42,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Tullie
An exciting opportunity to join Tullie’s commercial and operations team.
Date posted: 21/11/2024
Deadline: 05/01/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
EventsSalary:
32,078Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
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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British Library
We are the cultural events team, delivering a large and varied programme of public events for the UK’s National Library. This is an exciting opportunity to join our creative and passionate department with a focus on our digital presence and archive of recordings.
Date posted: 22/11/2024
Deadline: 06/01/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EventsSalary:
£24,617 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882030
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
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
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
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
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