Job vacancies

See below for job vacancies in the museum and heritage sector, including full and part time roles, freelance contracts and invitations to tender.

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Archivist (Cataloguer) – British Motor Museum

The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust is seeking an Archivist (Cataloguer) to play a key part in the collections information, development and management of the archive.

Hours: Full time

Terms: Permanent

Closing date: 12:00 am, 29 Jun 2025

Chief Executive – Port Sunlight Village Trust

Port Sunlight Village Trust (PSVT) has the most unique of settings, and we are looking for a visible and influential Chief Executive to tell our story well, boost visitor numbers, and lead the next chapter in our history.

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 12:00 am, 20 Jun 2025

Volunteering Coordinator – Aerospace Bristol

You will be responsible for overseeing the recruitment, induction, training and management of a dedicated team of over 150 volunteers.

Hours: Part time

Terms: Permanent

Closing date: 12:00 am, 28 Jun 2025

Trust & Grants Fundraising Lead – Aerospace Bristol

Aerospace Bristol is looking for someone with passion and purpose to join them as Trusts and Grants Fundraising Lead – a key role where your voice, perspective and ideas will help shape the future of Aerospace Bristol.

Hours: Full time

Terms: Permanent

Closing date: 12:00 am, 28 Jun 2025

Marketing & Communications Manager – Aerospace Bristol

The Marketing and Communications Manager plays a key role in the planning and delivery of strategic, ambitious and creative marketing campaigns and communications.

Closing date: 12:00 am, 28 Jun 2025

Freelance Project Manager – Hovercraft Museum

Hovercraft Museum is looking for an experienced project manager who has excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record of negotiation, in particular with commercial leases and/ or developers.

Terms: Freelance contract, July 2025 to June 2026

Closing date: 5:00 pm, 20 Jun 2025

Volunteering Leader – National Waterways Museum

Canal & River Trust is looking for a  proactive, engaging person to support the Collections Team, by organising, caring for and helping to recruit volunteers.

Closing date: 12:00 am, 18 Jun 2025

Inventory Project Manager – Elgin Museum

An experienced collections professional to lead a full inventory audit of Elgin Museum’s rich and diverse collection.

Hours: 35 hours/week

Terms: 12 month freelance contract

Closing date: 5:00 pm, 20 Jun 2025

Fundraising Consultant – Poole Museum Foundation

Poole Museum is about to reopen after a £10.3m transformation and is looking for a strategic, creative Fundraising Consultant to help them build a resilient, future-proof income model.

Terms: Freelance contract, July & August 2025

Closing date: 12:00 am, 16 Jun 2025

Director of Operations – The Freud Museum

The Freud Museum is looking for a new Director of Operations. If you are a people focused, operational leader with experience of driving innovation and change, they want to hear from you.

Hours: 3 – 4 days per week

Closing date: 5:00 pm, 20 Jun 2025

Director – The Freud Museum

The Freud Museum is looking for a new Director. If you are clear thinking and creative and a strategic leader with a track record of organisational development and business growth, they want to hear from you.

Hours: 3 – 4 days per week

Closing date: 5:00 pm, 20 Jun 2025

Invitation to Tender – Evaluation Consultant – The Sidney Nolan Trust

An opportunity enabled by funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver the evaluation of our project work to develop a comprehensive 15-year masterplan for a vibrant, resilient future for our rural arts charity across two heritage sites in the beautiful landscape of the Welsh Marches.

Terms: Contract: July 2025 – May 2026

Closing date: 5:00 pm, 12 Jun 2025

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