PLEASE NOTE: this page does not attempt to be a complete list of jobs, just ones that arise, mainly locally..
We are not responsible for the information or accuracy of any of these external links, websites or jobs.
Please use the usual sources if you are actively looking for work.
17th May
Special Projects Officer (HLF project Warwickshire heritage and culture) , download description here Advert Special Projects Officer
16th May
Arts Development Officer, Temporary part time, Salary: £22,221 (£9,462 pro rata per annum), Rugby
Closing Date: Monday 3rd June 2013. This is a temporary post initially for 6 months to cover maternity leave.
Museums and Resilient Leadership Programme – regional opportunity for an intense programme for emerging entrepreneurial museum leaders – closing date May 31st . Run by Black Country Living Museum , fully funded by ACE
11th May
Digital Media Manager, The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Closing Date: 22 May 2013
10th May
http://www.chippenham.gov.uk/vacancies.10132.aspx Learning and outreach officer
9th May
Collections Assistant – Roman Baths Museum & Pump Room, Bath. Closing date May31
1st May
Learning and Access officer, Barber Institute, £24,766 TO £27,047, FULL TIME, Closing date: 24 May 2013
29th April
Service and Change Manager: Heritage and Culture Warwickshire
closing date 6th May
18th April
Heritage Project Officer Chedhams Yard, Wellesbourne
16th April
Churches Conservation Trust : Development manager (west Mids based), volunteer manager and admin person..http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/jobs
11th april
Weald and Download museum open air museum Project Manager (HLF supported project) click here http://www.wealddown.co.uk/News/Job-opportunities/
Jobs in Worcestershire
Lots of opportunities, please spread the word to anyone who may be interested.
FT Curator Manager, The Infirmary http://www.worcester.ac.uk/community/job-vacancy-curator-manager-the-infirmary.html
PT Manager, Tudor House http://www.tudorhouseworcester.org.uk/
PT Curator, Tudor House http://www.tudorhouseworcester.org.uk/
PT Project Manager, Museum of Royal Worcester http://www.le.ac.uk/museumstudies/Jobs2/full_job_descriptions/34924.htm
10th April
MDO – 12 month contract Shropshire County Council – Marches Network. closing date 16th April
see here: http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/vacancies.nsf/(viewAll)/3FD34EB7719065B180257B3C00420A6D
7th April
History Pin need a London based Project Officer (ooh, yummy job!) for their digital and community work.. closing date 19th April More details here http://wearewhatwedo.org/historypin-project-officer-london-uk/
Kids in Museums is looking for a part time administrative assistant (2 days per week, flexible hours) to help run our Central London office.
Call for Editors: History Workshop Online unpaid posts , but amazing opportunity to make a difference with this academice journal. Deadline May 15th
Association of Cultural Enterprise jobs: there are currently 7 open jobs on the ACEnterprises website - from Retail Manager/Buyer at the House of Lords, to Intellectual Property Manager at the Imperial War Museum
and don’t forget to look at the GEM (Group for Education in Museums) new jobs page regularly
15th March
Collections Assistant – Staffordshire Archives and Heritage Service For an informal discussion please contact ChrisCopp or Helen Johnson on 01889 881388 extn 210 To apply visit www.wmjobs.co.uk . part time/ temp. closing date 5th April
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Norfolk Museums and Archaeological Service want a Museum Development Project Officer.
This and all those below are all on the Leicester University Museums Study Jobs Desk – be sure to check there readily
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Town Houses Manager
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Head of Development
Birmingham, BMAG/Stoke Potteries Museum
Staffordshire Hoard Conservation Professional Placements
Birmingham, The Pen Museum
Museum Mentor (voluntary)
Midlands Federation of Museums and Art Galleries
Council Personal Member x2, Meeting Secretary – West Midlands x2 (voluntary)
BelperStrutt’s North Mill
Events and Community Engagement Coordinator
Belper Strutt’s North Mill
Manager
12th March
Family Learning Programme Manager :Museum of London , closing date 24th March
Executive Director – Derby Museums, Full Time, Permanent, Salary: circa £60,000 per annum and pension scheme eligibility closing date – Wednesday 3 April 2013 at 5pm.
11th March
Oxford ASPIRE: Administrative Assistant, Oxford ASPIRE – Oxford University Museums – Grade 4, £20,172-£23,352 – closes 20 March 2013
Compton Verney
Learning Deliverer , deadline 17th March, interviews w/c 25th March
Commercial Supervisor, Deadline for applications Sunday 17 March 2013, Interviews w/c 25 March 2013
Arts Council England
Director with a national discipline lead (x4) Tuesday 2 April 2013
24th Feb.
Freelance Interpretation and Exhibitions Curator: contract, People History museum, Manchester
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If you are in the education and learning biz with museums, don’t forget to check out the GEM website and their growing jobs pages http://www.gem.org.uk/jobads/jobads.html
19th Feb
Birmingham Museum and art gallery :Curator of Applied Arts (Maternity cover until end of Feb 2014)
This interesting and fixed-term position has come available. Full details can be found in the job pack word document, along with the application form.
Download the Curator of Applied Arts Job Pack
Closing date: 7th March at 10.00am
18th February
Learning Deliverer - Compton Verney We are looking for a casual worker, salary £70 per session.
Please download the application form here: http://www.comptonverney.org.uk/about_us/vacancies.aspx
job description here :Learning Deliverer job description
2nd Feb
Job: Finds Liaison Officer – Somerset County Council, Taunton.
plus others on the South WestFederation of museums website
another MDO vacancy (Berks, Buckss and Oxon) has come up and 2 other maternity cover posts in Oxfordshire. see the Oxford Aspire website
23rd Jan
Charlecote Park
Duty Manager
Volunteer Coordinator
see here Charlecote Park Blog
Compton Verney
Admission and Retail Assistant
Duty Manager
see here for details http://www.comptonverney.org.uk/about_us/vacancies.aspx
21st Jan
not museums.. but local and may be of interest to museum workforce
The University of Warwick, Estates Office, Head of Facilities,
£45,941 – £53,233 pa , 36.5 hours per week
To provide “soft FM” (facilities management) services to support the University’s operating environment including managing the various staff responsible for the Furniture and Equipment, Post and Portering, Cleaning, Grounds and Gardens and University Travel facilities. For further details and an application form please visit our website below.
Minicom users: 024 7615 0554 Closing Date: 1 February 2013, Interview Date: Week Commencing 18 February or 25 February 2013
www.warwick.ac.uk/jobs Ref: 00004-122
19th Jan
Fundraiser required Hartlebury castle
In August 2012, a mutually acceptable asking price was agreed between the Hartlebury Castle Preservation Trust (HCPT) and the Church Commissioners, with an intended purchase completion date in 2014.
We have submitted a revised first round HLF funding application and will hear if we have been successful at the end of March 2013. If we are successful we will need to secure a minimum of £250,000 as part of our match funding requirements for delivery costs. We intend to appoint fundraisers to support this process.
Our timetable is to submit our second round HLF Bid in December 2013, with matched funding in place by April 2014, inline with the HLF notification of second round grant award.
If you are interested in working with HCPT in 2013, with appointment in April/May please submit a short expression of interest and CV. Deadline 1 March 2013.
18th Jan
Museum Development Officer- Conurbation
£28,636 (current salary), £26,276 – £30,011 (proposed salary under single status)
37 hours per week, based at Bantock House Museum., Fixed term contract until 31 March 2015 funded by Arts Council England
Closing date for applications is 31st January 2013. See http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/jobs_careers/finding_work/vacancies/prof_tech/WHCC001186.htm for application information.
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Museum of Cannock Chase
Museum Attendant – Grade A £12,312 per annum (pro rata) – Closing date 23rd January
Weekend Visitor Services Assistant - Grade B (Hourly rate £7.04 – £8.00) – Closing date 23rd January
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five jobs (currently) being advertisied on the SouthWest Federation’s website
Consultant: Collections Strategy: The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum invites proposals for the role of Collections Consultant: Collections Strategy.
Operations and Admin Officer, Dr Jenner’s House, Gloucs
Curator, Purbeck Mining and Mineral Museum, Dorset
Museum Officer, Shoe Museum, Somerset
Work-Based Placement, Bristol
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15th Jan
Coventry Transport museum: Casual Educational Activity Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic Educational Activity Assistant to work on a casual basis to help run school holiday activities and assist the Museum Learning Development Officers.
You will be promoting and running a range of Museum activities and events specifically aimed at children and families. The role will cover both weekdays and weekends and is required for the February half term school holiday and has the potential to continue into future School holidays. Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage.
Required for first week of February.
http://www.transport-museum.com/getinvolved/WorkAtTheMuseum.aspx
To apply for this position please leave a covering letter and a copy of your CV at the Museum reception, or send via e-mail to
vacancies@transport-museum.co.uk
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14th January 2013
Education officer , Kettles Yard, Cambridge Closing Date: Monday 21 January 2013
http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/-23962/
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Project Manager: University of Birmingham - Lapworth Museum of Geology, School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Science
Salary from £27,854 to £38,522 a year
The Lapworth Museum of Geology is the largest geological museum in the West Midlands.We are seeking an experienced project manager to oversee the Development Phase up to submission of a Stage 2 Heritage Lottery Fund application, supervising the work of consultants, contractors and volunteers. Having ideally worked on a similar HLF funded project, you will need a successful track record managing redevelopment capital projects, people and finances.
Able to work independently, you should have the ability to organise and manage time along with performing within deadlines and budgetary constraints. Responsible for establishing mechanisms for monitoring progress, you will maintain financial records and ensure all conditions of the grant are adhered to.
The post is offered for 13 months in the first instance with possible extension subject to HLF award. For informal enquiries, please contact Jon Clatworthy, Museum Director, on (0121) 4147294 orJ.C.CLATWORTHY@bham.ac.uk For full details of the post and to submit an application visit the apply link below. Reference Number: 47540 Closing Date: 17th January 2013 http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AFS508/project-manager
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VISITOR SERVICES OFFICER at the Long Shop Museum, Leiston, Suffolk IP16 4ES
Applications should be accompanied by a brief CV and a statement not exceeding 500 words to explain why you are suited for this post Preferably by email, to secretarylongshoptrustees@gmail.com . Closing date for applications: 24th January 2013
Interviews : 4th February 2013 If you have a disability or long term illness that otherwise prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss whether a reasonable adjustment can be made. Email: chairman.longshop@gmail.com
Please follow this http://www.longshopmuseum.co.uk/File/Longshop_VSO_info.pdf for further information. http://www.longshopmuseum.co.uk/
18th Dec.
Skills for the Future apprentice opportunities in Worcestershire
17th Dec
The Science Museum Group has a number of vacancies pending on its site … go search here Science Museum Group Vacancies
11th Dec.
Interpretation projects manager Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, c losing date 21 dec.
http://www.artsjobs.org.uk/arts-job/post/interpretation-projects-manager/
10th Dec.
If you’re quick you might get a chance for these
Current Vacancies at Birmingham Museums
Conservator – Objects
This is a part-time maternity cover position, 3 days per week for 9 months.
Download the Conservator Job Pack.
Closing date: 11th December 2012 at 10.00am
Staffordshire Hoard Conservators
This is a fixed term position 3rd January 2013 – 31st March 2013.
Download the Staffordshire Hoard Conservator Job Pack.
Closing dates: 12th December 2012 at 10.00am
2 x Cafe Assistants based at Thinktank
We are looking for 2 full time Cafe Assistants to join the team at Point Cafe, Thinktank.
Download the Cafe Assistants Job Pack.
Closing date: 19th December 2012 at 10.00am
(Short listing 21st December 2012. Interview – start of January 2013.)
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Education Officer, Wheal Martyn, Cornwall
Purpose: Working with the Wheal Martyn team to meet the targets as set out in the project plan by delivering educational packages relevant to the china clay industry, past, present and future and in line with the National curriculum. To engage with schools within the parishes of the clay country to encourage educational visits to Wheal Martyn and to maximise the educational opportunities available to the local groups and community.
- 24 – 26 hours per week
- £19,000 – £21,000 per annum pro rota
- Maternity cover fixed term to 30 September 2013
- Closing Date: 7th January 2013
- Interview Date: 11th January 2013
Download Job Description and Application form
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..and some brilliant jobs via the GEM website (scroll down for those with later closing dates
the link is here : GEM Group for Education in Museums
| ob Title | Museums and Archives Outreach Professional |
| Organisation | Hampshire County Council Arts and Museums Service |
| Location | Hampshire |
| Salary/Fee | £12,000 budget |
| Type | Freelance consultant, January – March 2013 |
| Closing Date | Wednesday 12 December 2012 at 12.00 (midday) |
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| Job Title | Heritage Project Manager |
| Organisation | UK Punjab Heritage Association |
| Location | West London |
| Salary/Fee | £28,000 |
| Type | Full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract |
| Closing Date | Thursday 13 December 2012 |
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| Job Title | Development Officer |
| Organisation | The Georgian Theatre Royal |
| Location | Richmond, North Yorkshire (negotiable) |
| Salary/Fee | Negotiable |
| Type | Part-time fixed-term 12 month contract, hours negotiable |
| Closing Date | Thursday 20 December 2012 |
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| Job Title | Community Learning Officer |
| Organisation | The British Postal Museum & Archive |
| Location | Phoenix Place, London |
| Salary/Fee | £25,000 per annum |
| Type | Full-time, fixed-term for one year in the first instance |
| Closing Date | Friday 28 December 2012 at 9.00 |
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| Job Title | Freelance learning session leaders |
| Organisation | Harris Museum & Art Gallery |
| Location | Preston |
| Salary/Fee | £45 per half day |
| Type | Freelance session leaders to deliver school visits |
| Closing Date | Monday 7 January 2013 at 12.00 noon |
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| Job Title | Arts Education Manager |
| Organisation | Orleans House Gallery |
| Location | London Borough of Richmond |
| Salary/Fee | £30,987 – £34,542 per annum |
| Type | Permanent, full-time |
| Closing Date | Monday 7 January 2013 |
| Click for more details | |
4th Nov.
Shakespeare by Design Project Officer and assistant ,The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. http://www.le.ac.uk/museumstudies/Jobs2/full_job_descriptions/33535.htm closing dates 23rd november
Museum Access Assistant, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council (PT) Closing Date: 09 November 2012, This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. http://www.le.ac.uk/museumstudies/Jobs2/full_job_descriptions/33478.htm
Arts Officer, St John’s Museum, Warwickshire County Council Permanent, Job share, Hours: 18.5 Closing date for applications: 12 November 2012 http://www.le.ac.uk/museumstudies/Jobs2/full_job_descriptions/33528.htm
22nd Oct
Museum Learning & Access Assistant, part time Museums Resource Centre, Standlake.closing date 29th oct.
19th October
Staffordshire Archives and Heritage Service have two opportunities:
HLF funded Mercian Trail Community Exhibition Project Officer
£16,440 – £18,453 pro rata per annum, 22.5 hours per week, fixed term for 9 months, closing date 2ndNovember 2012. For more details, job description and application form please follow the link
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/fe/tpl_wmp01.asp?newms=jj&id=51666&aid=15836
ACE funded Great War Trail Project Officer
£28636 – £32,800 per annum, 37 hours per week, fixed term until 31st March 2013, closing date 2ndNovember 2012. For more details, job description and application form please follow the link
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/fe/tpl_wmp01.asp?newms=jj&id=51670&aid=15836
4th October
1.work opportunities in lakeland http://www.lakelandartstrust.org.uk/work-opportunities
2. Look how many jobs there are advertised on the Group for Education in Museums (GEM) website!
Regional Projects Manager
Audience Development Manager
Director of Learning
Archaeology Collections Manager (Inclusion Museum Learning Project Officer )
Inspire Engineering (London Transport Museum)
Learning & Exhibitions Assistant
Exhibitions Project Assistant
Education and Curatorial Traineeships
Audience Development Manager
Stonehenge Community Projects Manager
Data Research Administrator
School Liaison Managers (4 posts)
Programme and Contract Manager
Family Learning Programme Coordinator
Freelance Creative Practitioners
Heritage Education Officer
Interested … then go to their website here http://www.gem.org.uk/jobads/jobads.html
17th Sept.
THE HERITAGE MOTOR CENTRE, Gaydon, Warwickshire, MARKETING ASSISTANT – Full Time
Salary £17,000 pa, One year fixed term appointment ,possibly leading to a permanent position
A chance for someone with a genuine wish to pursue a career in Marketing to join a dynamic not-for-profit organisation to assist in the promotion of both its Visitor Attraction and Conference facilities. Own transport essential due to rural location. Closing Date: 5pm Thursday 27th September 2012 Interviews to be held mid October. The Job Description and Person Specification are available to download from our website:
http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/contact-us/current-vacancies/ Apply with CV and covering letter telling us how you meet the job criteria. More details here HMC Mkting Assistant Ad Sep12
12th September
Picture Librarian, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery
We are looking for someone with experience in a picture library, picture research or image management role. This is fixed term for 3 months,working 3 days per week based at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Download the Picture Librarian Job Pack. Closing date: 21st September at 10am. return application forms to the team atbhammuseumjobs@gmail.com
Or by post to Human Resources, Birmingham Museums, Millennium Point, Curzon St, B4 7XG
http://www.bmag.org.uk/about/vacancies
7th september
Collections Trust Seeks Partnerships Manager
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs: Bristol Museum Galleries and Archives – see here http://swfed.org.uk/
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Head of Operations and Business Development -Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. http://www.totaljobs.com/JobSearch/JobDetails.aspx?JobId=54498654
25th Aug.
Live & Local - Surprising shows in surprising places Delivering high quality art experiences to over 200 communities across the East and West midlands
Live & Local Fieldworker (Derbyshire/Staffordshire) £18,453 pro rata (0.6 FTE) 21 hrs/wk. Working from home
We need a resourceful and effective communicator with good admin and IT skills to be the “face” of Live & Local in Derbyshire and parts of Staffordshire. You will recruit and develop our network of volunteer promoters, support their performances and help to maintain our profile in these Counties.
A minimum of 3 yrs’ relevant experience is essential. Experience of working with volunteers is desirable – enthusiasm for helping people to enjoy the arts is essential. The job is home based but with extensive travel and includes occasional evening and weekend work.
Deadline: Noon, Wednesday 12th September., Interviews: Planned for Wednesday 26th September.
Starting: As soon as possible, Application: Via application form only. Application pack available for download under the Jobs link at www.liveandlocal.org.uk Sally Rew, Company Administrator, Live & Local, Tel: (01926) 402173
www.liveandlocal.org.uk ,PART-TIME (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Frid)
24th Aug.
Jobs at the Carpet Museum, Kidderminster
Museum Assistant (Collections) and Museum Assistant (Learning).
see attached information
Museum Assistant (Collections) , Museum Assistant (Learning) , Museum of Carpet information
Jobs at Birmingham Museum Trust
Learning Officers (Thinktank), We are looking for two learning officers to join the team at Thinktank.
1 x Full time permanent position (P/T Hours will be considered), 1 x Fixed term full time position (Ends 31st March 2015) Download the Learning Officer Job Pack, Closing date: Wednesday 29th August 2012 at 10am
Project Documentation Officer (Thinktank)
Fixed term full time position (Ends 18th January 2013), The Project Documentation Co-ordinator is a temporary role to support the delivery of Thinktank’s Made in Birmingham project., Download the Project Documentation Officer Job Pack ,Closing date: 3rd September 2012 at 10am
Gallery Enablers (Thinktank)
We are looking for 3 gallery enablers to join the team at Thinktank. , Download the Gallery Enabler Job Pack
Closing date: 10th September 2012 at 10am ,Proposed date for interviews: W/C 17th September 2012
To Apply
Please return application forms to the team atbhammuseumjobs@gmail.com , Or by post to Human Resources, Birmingham Museums, Millennium Point, Curzon St, B4 7XG
14th August
Seasonal Ranger click here
Charlecote Park. The perfect place to refresh body and soul – and an incredible place to work too. But keeping the great outdoors great is no small task. In fact, it’s a massive team effort. Working alongside the Warden, you will play a key role in maintaining excellent standards of presentation and park maintenance. You’ll be required to undertake practical countryside management tasks, which will include practical landscaping and nature conservation tasks, as well as livestock/animal management and playing a key role in enhancing visitor enjoyment.Property: Charlecote Park, Wellesbourne, Warwick
Job Type: Warden Closing date: August 20, 2012
7th August
Promotions and Operations Manager, £27,849 – £31,754 (based at Wolverhampton Art Gallery)
As a member of the senior management team the post holder will contribute to the development of this ambitious and highly regarded service. You will provide effective liaison with the Council’s marketing and communications team and lead on audience development for the service including handling press and media enquiries and managing campaigns. Candidates should have a proven track record in marketing and communications in the cultural sector, managing teams and be well organised with exceptional interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will participate in the recruitment of the Cultural Promotion Officer position.
Closing date for applications 15 August 2012. For job description and to apply go to:
Cultural Promotions Officer, £19,621 – £21,519 (based at Wolverhampton Art Gallery)
An ideal opportunity exists for a qualified individual with passion for arts and heritage to join this ambitious team working as part of an award winning service. The post holder will support the delivery of audience development initiatives and manage the reputation of the service through implementation of the WAVE brand, responding to press enquires and contributing to the development of the tourism offer in Wolverhampton. Applicants should be able to demonstrate an understanding of marketing and press work, events management and have supervisory experience.
Closing date for applications 15 August 2012. For job description and to apply go to:
24th July
Heritage activity development officer (20hours), Ruskin Glass Centre, Glasshouse Arts Centre & Webb Corbett Visitor Centre, Wollaston Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4HF . Tel 01384 399419
Email: leigh@ruskinglasscentre.co.uk Website: http://www.ruskinglasscentre.co.uk
the job description is here 120712SH – Glass HeritageDevelopment Officer Advert Final Draft (3) closing date 27th July !!!
19th July
The Beth Johnson Foundation - Project Coordinator: Sporting Tales Birchfield Harriers, 60 days @ £127 per day freelance over 12 months. Location: Birmingham Reporting to: Project Manager The Beth Johnson Foundation has a UK reputation for its pioneering work in the field of ageing. Its purpose is to enhance the quality of life of older people and their experiences of ageing through stimulating and facilitating change. Intergenerational practice is recognised as a powerful tool in building stronger communities, creating respect and self-confidence, and enabling different age groups to share skills. This post was created with funding from The Heritage Lottery Fund to coordinate and manage an intergenerational oral history project that will capture and share memories and experiences of athletes, those associated with the club and local people, from the 1940s – 2000. The post holder will need to work closely with partners including Birchfield Harriers Athletic Club, Birchfield Residents Action Group, local schools, Age UK, Midland Heart and Birmingham Archives and Heritage to: Coordinate and facilitate the training opportunities for participants including interview skills, IT skills, use of technical equipment including cameras, archiving and volunteer recruitment and management. Develop in liaison with the Steering Group a range of materials that will attract and engage all generations, including a DVD, handling boxes, picture packs and a mobile exhibition. Develop in liaison with the Steering Group a programme of outreach in schools, community groups and care settings Contact: For an application pack, please contact 01782 844036 or download details from www.bjf.org.uk. For an informal discussion, please contact Judy Crabb, on 07962 171747 Closing Date: 10th August 2012, Interview Date: 22nd August 2012
18thJuly
Curator of Archaeology, Ref: CA218S, Museums Resource Centre, Standlake, 18.5 hours per week, £27,849-£30,011 pro rata
We are seeking an archaeologist who has a broad knowledge of British archaeology and extensive experience of curating and documenting museum collections.
You will work as part of a flexible team of paid staff and volunteers to curate the archaeology collections in the care of the Oxfordshire Museums Service. You will be enthusiastic about developing and promoting public access to, and enjoyment of the material in our collections, and to working with a wide range of interest groups ranging from specialist researchers to local communities. An interest in and knowledge of aspects of the archaeology of Oxfordshire would be an advantage.
Closing date: 30 July 2012, Interviews: 10 August 2012
To apply please go to http://jobs.oxfordshire.gov.uk , Or email jobs@oxfordshire.gov.uk quoting the reference above.
12th July
Learning Officer (schools) the Herbert , Coventry, £19,621 -324,646, full time till march 2013, with possible extension.Closing date 30th July
Herbert Learning Officer Vacancy
Learning and Outreach officer (maternity cover), Rugby Museum and Art Gallery
Wednesday – Friday 22 hours 12 minutes,
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Nikki Grange or Victoria Gabbitas our Arts, Heritage and Tourism Managers (job share) on 01788 533203.
Closing Date: 20 July 2012
Interview Date: 8 August 201
http://www.rugby.gov.uk/downloads/Information_for_Job_Applicants__-_November_2011_master_42_.pdf , Job Profile – Learning and Outreach Officer http://www.rugby.gov.uk/downloads/70306_&_70359_-_Learning_and_Outreach_Officer_June_2012.pdf
REGISTER – To Apply for a position you need to be registered.
http://www.rugby.gov.uk/site/scripts/register.php
5th July
Collections Manager, Canal and River Trust. Ellesmere Port
circa £30,000, permanent post. Closing date July 20th 2012 http://www.museumjobs.com/jobdetails.php?JobID=7181
29th June
The Critical & Historical Studies Programme at the Royal College of Art and the British Postal Museum and Archive in London (BPMA) seek to appoint a student to undertake a PhD by thesis on the History and Development of the London Postal Map. This studentship is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council Collaborative Doctoral Award scheme. The project will be supervised by Joe Kerr, School of Humanities at the RCA and Dr Deborah Turton, BPMA.
The scholarship is for three-years, full-time study. It has been funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council. The AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award in the 2012/2013 academic year provides a maintenance grant payment of £15,590 p.a. and fees of £3,732 p.a. Please note that this award also includes the Royal College of Art’s contribution to the top-up fee. EU applicants without UK residency status can apply for this award but, if successful, will only be entitled to a bursary covering the fees. The closing date for applications is 6 July 2012.
For further information on how to apply, please click here. Further details on funding available for research students can be obtained by contacting the Research Office (research@rca.ac.uk).
27th June
INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE SUPPORT OFFICER Salary £27k, 3 Year Fixed Term Post, based at Coalbrookdale,
Shropshire [re-advertisement] Applications are by covering letter and application form, closing date Monday 9 July 2012, 12 noon. Interviews will be held on Monday 23 July 2012 at Coalbrookdale. To request a Job Description and application form please contact Sharon Dale, HR Officer at the e-mail
see here for more info. Advert Ind Heritage Support Officer Jun 2012
Collections Support Officer and Collections Support Officer (Loans). at Birmingham Museums Closing date 29th June
http://www.bmag.org.uk/news?id=232
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Operations and Development Manager for Craftspace Starting salary for 30 hours per week will be between £20K-£23K per annum (depending on experience). For an application pack and further information email:info@craftspace.co.uk, telephone 0121 608 6668 or download from www.craftspace.co.uk. Deadline:29 June.
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Funded PhDs for 2012-13
Entry Applications are invited for the following PhD studentships. They are all fully funded and commence on 1 October 2012. For details, please follow the links below Deadline 29th June (oops.. if you re not ready now, these arent much use, sorry… but keep going back to this site for more opps.
Masculinities and Material Culture in the Royal Navy, 1758-1815 , Putting Nature in a Box: Sloane’s Vegetable Substances , Home-Work: Connections and Transitions in London from the 17th Century to the Present, Health, Environment and the Institutional Care of Children in Late Victorian London
[had no idea they set the subjects for PhDs! ...dont think it was like that 'in my day '...burble burble]
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Making Moves Exhibition Technician, Staffordshire County Council,
Closes Friday 13 July 2012 Paid (£15k-20k pro rata) Part time. http://www.artsjobs.org.uk/arts-job/post/making-moves-exhibition-technician/
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Head of Development, Ikon Gallery,
£30,345 – £33,054 plus performance related bonus The successful candidate will have at least five years experience in an arts or heritage setting, ideally with an interest in contemporary art. This post is offered on a full time permanent basis. Deadline for applications: Wednesday 11 July 2012 – noon Interviews: Friday 20 July 2012 http://www.artsjobs.org.uk/arts-job/post/head-of-development-30/
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1st June
Jane Alexander, HLF monitor and project manager for a number of projects is looking for a graduate intern to help out with interpretation and generally supporting her on some HLf projects. The temporary post is for a min. of 3 days a week (Tues,Weds Thursday preferably ) for the next 10 weeks – to start as soon as possible. Some out of pocket expenses will be paid . Contact Jane here jl.alexander@btinternet.com or by phone 07743 588 106
Kenilworth Castle wants costumed interpretation volunteers The historic Kenilworth Castle is looking for volunteers who would be happy to don full Elizabethan dress, from the wig to the shoes, to help visitors better understand the life of a Tudor lady. see information here http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/caring/get-involved/volunteering/roles-available/816492
Oxford Castle want a Museums Learning & Access Officer (part time)
- Work Location: Oxford Castle ‘Unlocked’
- Salary details:£24,646-£27.052 pro rata
- Job term: Permanent, Appointment type
art-time, Hours:18 hours per week - Appt Officer Telephone no.:01865 300324
- Closing Date:15 June 2012 (Closing time for all vacancies unless otherwise stated is 4:00pm)
- Interview date:6 July 2012
We require an enthusiastic museum learning officer educated to postgraduate level with significant experience of developing and delivering education and access programmes in a museum or heritage context to schools and to people of different ages and from different backgrounds.
You will be mainly based at Oxford Castle Unlocked, a historic site located in the heart of Oxford. Visitors to the former prison learn about the real people and events from the site’s turbulent past.
You will plan the development and delivery of heritage focused education programmes, principally at Unlocked, as well as the Oxfordshire Museum Service partnership venues.
The Oxfordshire Museums service collects and cares for objects that record the history of the county and tell the stories of its people. We run the Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock and provide objects and services to museums and communities across Oxfordshire. We are proud to be one of 16 services nationally who have recently been selected by Arts Council England as Major Partners to lead in delivering excellence in museum services.
The post is part time and we prefer the hours to be worked over 3 days.
For full details and to apply, go to http://jobs.oxfordshire.gov.uk/libraries-museums-archives-cultural-services-museums-learning-access-officer/23473.job
May 29th
Position: Volunteer Project Co-ordinator
The Oxfordshire Museum, UK, England, Woodstock, Job term: Temporary to 30 November 2012
Appointment type: Part-time Hours: 22.5 hours per week Contact telephone: 01993 814105
Closing Date: 05 June 2012 (Closing time for all vacancies unless otherwise stated is 4:00pm)
Interview date: 19 June 2012 The Oxfordshire Museums Service has a strong tradition of working in partnership with volunteers, particularly in research and other behind the scenes roles.
To continue to provide an excellent public service in the context of significant budget reductions we now need to work with partners across the sector to actively recruit volunteers to work across a wider range of activities including education/reminiscence and front of house work.
Although a lot of good work has already been undertaken we now need a volunteer champion who will ensure that we are able to successfully engage, recruit and maintain a growing band of volunteers.
We are seeking someone with previous experience of recruiting and managing volunteers.
You will have an organised and methodical approach to work, be open, adaptable and have excellent communication and motivational skills
Please read any attached documents before applying for this job
VPC131S Job Pack
Specific Terms and Conditions of Employment for this job
http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/content/conditions-employment-green-book
Apply for this job
May 20th
Development Graduate Trainee, Compton Verney http://www.comptonverney.org.uk/about_us/vacancies.aspx
closing date 28th May
May 16th
Vacancies at Birmingham Museums: museums assistants . Closing date: Tuesday 21st May at 10am., The proposed date for interview is 30th May. See more here
9th May 2012
Birmingham Museums is looking to recruit two part-time Museum Assistants. One will be based at Aston Hall and the other at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter.
The Aston Hall post will be for 15 hours a week and the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter post for 30 hours a week. Both are permanent positions.
If you are interested in these jobs please download the job packs. These contain the job description and application form for each role.
Museum of the Jewellery Quarter Job pack
Closing date: Tuesday 21st May at 10am.
The proposed date for interview is 30th May.
Please return application forms by email to the team at bhammuseumjobs@gmail.com
Or by post to:
Human Resources, Birmingham Museums, Millennium Point, Curzon St., B4 7XG.
May 3rd
Charlecote Park, maternity cover poster here House & Visitor Services Manager (Maternity Cover) and more at www.ntjobs.org.uk
April 16th
Geffrye museum, LondonVolunteer Development Officer, 21 hours per week Salary: £26,500 pro rata Fixed term contract until 31 March 2013
http://www.geffrye-museum.org.uk/aboutus/jobvacancies/
April 13th
Severn Valley Railway Infrastructure Manager closing date 27th April Working with other key professionals, both paid and volunteer, the Infrastructure Manager is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all civil engineering along the Railway. More here http://www.svr.co.uk/Employment.aspx
Severn Valley Railway: Communications & Marketing Manager is responsible for the on-going review and development of current marketing strategy and the assessment of visitor trends. As a minimum we require an IDM/CIM marketing qualification or similar experience in a marketing environment. Closing date, 27 April 2012
more info here http://www.svr.co.uk/Employment.aspx
April 12th
Jobs on the GEM website. http://www.gem.org.uk/jobads/jobads.html
Community Programmes Co-ordinator – Skills Development British Museum, Fixed-term to end March 2013Part-time – 4 days per week; closing date12.00 Thursday 19 April 2012
Trustees National Jazz Archive, Loughton, London
Jobs on Museum Association Website http://www.museumsassociation.org/careers/find-a-job
National Coal Mining Museum for England Collections Assistant
We are looking for a graduate with a geological background, but with an interest in wider collections documentation and care, to work with our geological and mining collections.
£17029 36 hour week. Maternity cover up to 12 months. 16/4/12
National Coal Mining Museum for England Curator (Art and Photography)
We are looking for a curator experienced with art and photographic collections to join our small team, working primarily on special exhibitions and collections documentation.
£20482 36 hour week. Maternity cover up to 12 months. 16/4/12
British Dental Association Museum Assistant
The British Dental Association (BDA) is the national professional association for dentists in the UK. The BDAMuseumforms part of the BDA and its collections comprise of approximately 30,000 objects relating to all aspects of dental history in the UK. £20458 (pro-rata) One year fixed term maternity cover 16/4/12
sampad South Asian Arts Project Co-ordinator
sampad South Asian Arts is a dynamic arts organisation based in Birmingham. We are seeking a proactive arts individual with some project co-ordination experience in a heritage field. £17161 to £24646 pro rata (part time based on 3 days per week) 20/4/12
National Trust, East of England Regional Office Head of Consultancy (Conservation)
It will be up to you and your team of conservation experts to help make the projects happen and also help our properties deliver their ambitious financial, environmental and social targets.
£51000 to £55000 circa. Ref: IRC72 23/4/12
Western Isles Island Council Heritage Manager
This is an exciting time for heritage services in the Outer Hebrides. A £13.5 million project led by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund will create a new museum and archive as part of the redevelopment of the historic LewsCastle. £36160 to £39401 (Ref 4938) Stornoway, Outer Hebrides 23/4/12
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens Director
NortonPrioryMuseumand Gardens is an award winning world class community museum. We aim to entertain, educate and involve people through our collections, site and gardens.
£36000 27/4/12
Waterways Trust Head of Museums & Attractions
The Head of Museums & Attractions will be responsible for building and delivering a sustainable plan for the Museums and Attractions as a group and each of the sites by integrating combined teams of staff and volunteers. £50000 to £55000 Ellesmere Port (including travel to remote sites) 27/4/12
National Museum Wales Assistant Curator Historic Art
The art collections of Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales are of international significance and of the highest quality. £20978 to £23916 pro rata, 22.5 hrs per week, maternity cover, contract up to 12 months 30/4/12
Canterbury museum Lead Curator – Leadership & Research
CanterburyMuseumis world renowned for its natural and human history collections including those from the age of discovery in Antarctica. 30/4/12
Museum of East Anglian Life Museum Activist
The Museum of East Anglian Life (MEAL) situated in 80 acres of beautiful Suffolkcountryside, 5 minutes from Stowmarket town centre. £27000 30/4/12
Poole Museum Service Volunteer Coordinator (Voluntary) x2
To assist the Museums and Arts Administrator with the Culture Volunteer Programme
April 3rd
Exhibition Officer Grade E £17,161 – £19,125 ( Contract for 12 months)
We require an enthusiastic, practical professional person who can manage and deliver our temporary exhibition programme on a day to day basis to produce displays which engage all sectors of the community. You will maintain existing permanent displays and play a role in developing and upgrading them. You will work with the museum team to enable people to enjoy the varied collections of the Museum & Art Gallery as well as the borough’s history and art. You should be committed to enabling wider access to museum services
You should have appropriate experience and the ability to communicate to all audiences. A CRB check will be a requirement of this post.
Closing Date April 9th 2012
Application is via, www.wmjobs.co.uk
Delivering high quality art experiences to over 200 communities across the East and West midlands, Live & Local is a National Portfolio Organisation of the Arts Council, England.
Marketing Assistant
£13,862 pro rata (0.6 FTE / 21 hours per week / flexi time)
Marketing Assistant will join a team of five in Warwick and assist the Marketing Officer in providing publicity support for all Live & Local activities with specific responsibility for print management. They will also provide general administrative support within the office in conjunction with the Administration assistant. You should be an efficient and enthusiastic person with good organisational, communication and computer skills, a friendly personality, good written English and numeracy abilities and an interest in the arts.
Deadline: Noon Wednesday 11th April 2012.
Interviews: Wednesday 25th April 2012.
Application via application form only. Application pack available for download at www.liveandlocal.org.uk
Sally Rew
Company Administrator, Live & Local
Tel: (01926) 402173
March 14th
Sales and Senior Sales Assistants, Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. part/full time… permanent
bhammuseumjobs@gmail.com or to Viki Woolrich, Trading Manager, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3DH.
Closing date for completed application forms is Tuesday 20th March 2012 at midday
Proposed date for interviews: Thursday 22nd March 2012
job packs and information here Sales Assistant – BMAG Job pack 2012
Senior Sales Assistant – BMAG Job pack 2012
Loans Registrar, based at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and the Museum Collections Centre
This 2 year fixed term position is now available for an experienced Registrar, who has also organised travel, accommodation and per diems for international couriers;…For an informal discussion about the post please e-mail the Collections Manager,phil.watson@birmingham.gov.uk, with your phone number. Or Job Pack BMAG_Registrar_Job_Pack_2012
Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 3rd April 2012 at midday. Proposed date for interviews is Wednesday 11th April 2012.
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Assessor, Accreditation, Arts Council England, West Midlands
closing date Tuesday 27 March 2012 Paid (£20k-25k) Full time. see here http://bit.ly/zmBsDR
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Education officer, Ironbridge Details here : Education Officer Mar 2012
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Severn Valley Railway: Communications & Marketing Manager is responsible for the on-going review and development of current marketing strategy and the assessment of visitor trends. As a minimum we require an IDM/CIM marketing qualification or similar experience in a marketing environment. Closing date, 27 April 2012
more info here http://www.svr.co.uk/Employment.aspx
March 9th
We are recruiting for an education manager in Central London to write, develop and deliver learning programmes for young people.
Courts of Justice Programme Manager (Ref: NCCL/CJPM1/032012)
Salary: £24,000 – £30,000 Contract: This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) fixed term contract for two years. http://www.nccl.org.uk/2012/03/09/exciting-job-vacancy/
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INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE SUPPORT OFFICER, Salary £27k, 3 Year Fixed Term Post, based at Coalbrookdale, Shropshire see here Advert Ind Heritage Support Officer Mar 2012
March 6th
Operations Manager, CHURCHES CONSERVATION TRUST Home or Office (Bristol) Based, within West Region Industry: Permanent, Full Time £25,865 – £31,538 Plus other posts at http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/jobs
Freelance Volunteer Manager - Gloucester Cathedral, Bairbre Lloyd, Operations & Marketing Manager, Gloucester Cathedral, 01452 874961 Volunteer Manager for Gloucester Cathedral project
Feb. 26th
COVENTRY ARTSPACE SEEKING NEW ARTISTIC COORDINATOR
see here for more details COVENTRY ARTSPACE SEEKING NEW ARTISTIC COORDINATOR
Foundation Teaching Curators Ashmolean, Oxford
2 xEU Project Officer at the Collections Trust
Be Mrs Hudson or a victorian Policeman guide at the Sherlock Holmes museum, London
Feb 18th
Collections Manager. Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
http://www.le.ac.uk/museumstudies/Jobs2/full_job_descriptions/31288.htm
Head of Learning, Fishbourne Palace http://www.sussexpast.co.uk/contact/
The new Birmingham Museums Trust (BMAG plus ThinkTank) is looking for Trustees. see here
they are also looking for temporary Visitor Services Assistants across the community museums see here
House Manager of Harewood House Trust here
Collections Access Officer at Lincolnshre County Council here
Visitor Services Officer at Thackray Medical Museum, Leeds.here
Jan 23rd
jobs at Compton Verney, Heritage Motor Centre, Kenilworth Castle and the Carpet Museum, Kidderminster, all of which can be found on the University of Leicester Jobs Desk page here
Also
1 Boilersmith at Severn Valley Railway, permanent http://bit.ly/xksL2T
2 National Trust- locally
Assistant Catering Manager, Charlecote
Business support Officer, Alcester hub
Volunteering & Community Involvement Consultant Alcester hub
3 Warwickshire Country Parks
4 Live & Local - Surprising shows in surprising places
Delivering high quality art experiences to over 200 communities across the East and West midlands Partnerships & Projects Officer, £22,221 35hrs/wk (Flexitime) A resourceful, effective communicator to develop and implement partnerships, projects and strategies in relation to our network of voluntary organisations and will help maintain our regional profile. A minimum of 3 yrs’ relevant experience, proven organisational, admin and IT skills and an enthusiasm for the arts are essential. Joining a team of six in Warwick, includes evening and weekend work. Deadline: Noon, Wednesday 8th February., Interviews: Monday 20th or Tuesday 21st February. (Nb this is different from some advertised information) Application via application form only. Application pack available for download at www.liveandlocal.org.uk
Sally Rew, Company Administrator, Live & Local,Tel: (01926) 402173
5.Collections manager and archivist vacancy, Roald Dahl Museum
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Jan 15th
Ragley Hall has the following vacancies
Event Sales Co-ordinator, Gardener/Handyperson, Lambing Assistant. see here http://www.ragleyhall.com/jobs.html
Also, at the same place Part-time Staff
Open day / Evening – Wednesday 18 January 2012 (4pm-8pm) and Sunday 22 January 2012 (1pm-5pm) Opportunities are available for flexible working in a variety of areas: Waiting / Bar / Kiosk / Guide / Park/Sales / Kitchen. If you are interested in working part-time at Ragley then please come along to one of the above dates. For further information please call Judith Izzo on 01789 762090 or email judithizzo@ragleyhall.com
http://www.ragleyhall.com/jobs.html
Jan 11th
National Marketing Manager, Churches Conservation Trust, London. closing date 20th Jan.
http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/jobs/
Senior Curator. Ironbridge Gorge Museum , closing date 20th Feb.
Jan 6th
(welsh speaking not essential)
Museums Accreditation Adviser – CyMAL, Welsh Government, Aberystwyth Pay Band – £25,700 – £33,200 Permanent Contract
Vacancy closing date – 23 January 2012 For more information and to apply please visit the recruitment section of the Welsh Government website: http://tinyurl.com/74mx3tn
Cynghorwr Achredu Amgueddfeydd – CyMAL, Llywodraeth Cymru, Aberystwyth Band Cyflog y Swydd – £25,700 – £33,200 Contract Parhaol Dyddiad cau ar gyfer y swydd – 23 Ionawr 2012 Am fwy o wybodaeth ac i wneud cais, ewch i wefan Llywodraeth Cymru:
Jan 5th
2 Seasonal Jobs in Retail at Charlecote Park, Nr Wellesbourne, Warwick. Start soon. closing dates Sunday 8th Jan see here or to find out more, please call 01789 470 277 or email charlecotepark@nationaltrust.org.uk
Compton Verney Operations Manager.closing Date 31st Jan See here for details
Barber Institute, Birmingham Assistant Curator, closing date 12th Jan. See here for details Assistant Curator 2011
