Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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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:
07557674537
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
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
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
Training, Development and Communications Advisor
Human Resources
Full-time
Permanent
£34,713 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 25 November 2024
Date posted: 11/11/2024
Deadline: 25/11/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
HRSalary:
£34,713 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
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
British Library
We are currently looking for a Ticketing Manager to join our Commercial Services Team on a full time, permanent basis.
Date posted: 08/11/2024
Deadline: 24/11/2024
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£33,600 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937882040
British Museum
Supporter Data Assistant
Advancement
Full-time
Fixed-term (until 25 March 2025)
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 9 December 2024
Date posted: 22/11/2024
Deadline: 09/12/2024
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,144 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
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
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
Science Museum Group
Do you have a solid background in the conservation and care of 3D objects? Do you have experience of leading complex projects?
Date posted: 20/11/2024
Deadline: 04/12/2024
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Up to £37737 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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
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
Science Museum Group
RINA Surveying Officer based at the National Railway Museum in York.
Date posted: 15/11/2024
Deadline: 06/12/2024
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
ArchivistCollections Care
Curatorial
Other
Salary:
Up to £30030 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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:
na
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
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
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 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