Jobs
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National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. As well as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.
Date posted: 28/03/2025
Deadline: 13/04/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (Grade 5) – £29,933 - £33,872 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
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:
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National Museums Liverpool
We are recruiting for a range of Visitor Assistant contract opportunities within our Visitor Experience team, where the role focuses on enhancing the experience of our visitors.
Please state in your application which venue and hours would be your preference, though all candidates will be considered for all roles.
Date posted: 14/03/2025
Deadline: 09/04/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£23,845 pro rataContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
Visitor and Safety Assistant
Visitor Services
Full-time This role works on 4 days on, 2 days off working pattern across 7 days a week, 09:30 to 17:08 (Friday 09:30 – 20:40)
Permanent
£23,704 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 28 March 2025
Date posted: 21/03/2025
Deadline: 04/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£23,704 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8864
British Museum
Visitor and Safety Assistant
Permanent
£26,084 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 04 April 2025
Date posted: 25/03/2025
Deadline: 08/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £26084 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Film Institute
We are looking for a Project Curator to join the BFI’s TV Curatorial team, to plan and carry out the accessioning of the TV-am Collection to the BFI National Archive.
Date posted: 21/03/2025
Deadline: 07/04/2025
Location:
BerkhamstedCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£42,480-£49,965 per annum
Science Museum Group
Senior Preventive Conservator based at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Swindon.
Date posted: 24/03/2025
Deadline: 14/04/2025
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Up to £34306 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Senior Documentation Officer based at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Swindon.
Date posted: 14/03/2025
Deadline: 04/04/2025
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
Up to £33253 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
As a Senior Data Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in designing, building, and optimising the data infrastructure that powers our digital archive.
Date posted: 31/03/2025
Deadline: 21/04/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£60k (£55,549 + £4,451 market supplement)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Life is looking for a Senior Conservator (Preventive) to join us on a 35 hour per week full time, permanent contract. As Senior Conservator (Preventive) you will be joining our in-demand team of conservators. You will be part of the dedicated team which supports conservation and care of collections within the city’s museums, library special collections and archives.
Date posted: 24/03/2025
Deadline: 06/04/2025
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£42,053.49 - £48,761.69Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We’re looking for looking for two Schools Casual Tutors to join our award-winning Formal Learning team. If you have a passion for delivering engaging, hands-on learning sessions for EYFS and primary school groups, using the Museum’s collections and outdoor spaces then we want to hear from you.
Date posted: 27/03/2025
Deadline: 14/04/2025
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£195.00 per full day (or pro-rata for a half-day)Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
02086991872
Science Museum Group
Retail Sales Advisor based at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester.
Date posted: 01/04/2025
Deadline: 15/04/2025
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £12.00 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
We are looking for an experienced Research Culture Manager to lead the transformation of our research culture and research impact across the organisation in multiple business areas.
Date posted: 27/03/2025
Deadline: 21/04/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£38,322 to £44,722Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Imperial War Museums
An exciting opportunity in IWM's Finance department for a Purchase Ledger Coordinator: as a key member of our team, you'll work closely with our Purchase Ledger Supervisor to ensure accurate accounting for all IWM expenditures.
Date posted: 27/03/2025
Deadline: 14/04/2025
Location:
EnglandCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£30,500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM's Collections Care team for an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a national museum. In this Project Delivery Assistant role you will work as part of the team responsible for the handling, moving and documenting of the extensive range of objects within IWM's collection.
Date posted: 26/03/2025
Deadline: 08/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£25,500 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Imperial War Museums
Join IWM's Collections Care team for an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a national museum. In this Project Delivery Assistant role you will work as part of the team responsible for the handling, moving and documenting of the extensive range of objects within IWM's collection.
Date posted: 28/03/2025
Deadline: 08/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£25,500 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (23 months)
£32,338 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 14 April 2025
Date posted: 17/03/2025
Deadline: 14/04/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£32,338 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
British Library
The role of Programme Admin Officer is an exciting opportunity to join the team delivering the Programme developing and renewing facilities at the British Library’s Boston Spa (Yorkshire) site.
Date posted: 31/03/2025
Deadline: 13/04/2025
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
OtherSalary:
£23,588 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Imperial War Museums
As a Product Manager (CRM) at IWM, you'll be at the heart of the Digital Transformation product team, taking charge of a suite of technology systems, and working closely with stakeholders across the organisation to enhance customer journeys, making data-driven recommendations that propel us forward.
Date posted: 25/03/2025
Deadline: 21/04/2025
Location:
Any IWM BranchCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£60,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Head of Finance & Procurement, the Procurement Business Partner will provide a professional advisory service to ensure the integrity of procurement activities across all categories of third-party expenditure for National Museums Liverpool and its subsidiaries.
Date posted: 06/03/2025
Deadline: 02/04/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
FinancialHR
Other
Salary:
44,125Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444