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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Consultants – St Thomas Clapton Common

St Thomas Clapton Common seeks consultants for the 3x roles of Business Planner, Audience Engagement and Evaluation.

Terms: Freelance

Closing date: 5:00 pm, 04 Jul 2025

Project & Operations Manager – Pepys House

The Pepys House Charity is seeking a dynamic and highly organised Project and Operations Manager to lead the delivery of a 12-month NLHF Resilience Project.

Hours: 2 days a week

Terms: Fixed-term, 12 months (Aug 2025–Aug 2026)

Closing date: 12:00 am, 13 Jul 2025

Collections Manager – Glasgow Life

In this role you’ll be a member of Glasgow Life Museums management team, who lead and manage the development of one of the finest civic collections in Europe, caring for Glasgow’s collection of over five million items.

Hours: Full time

Terms: Permanent

Closing date: 11:59 pm, 06 Jul 2025

Learning and Participation Officer – The National Civil War Centre

Newark and Sherwood District Council is looking for a dynamic, creative Learning and Participation Officer to work for the Newark Castle Gatehouse Project and be at the heart of bringing this iconic site’s dramatic stories – from medieval monarchs to civil war sieges – to life in exciting, inclusive ways.

Hours: Full time

Terms: Fixed term to April 2029

Closing date: 12:00 am, 14 Jul 2025

Invitation to Tender – online climate resource

AIM and the National Museum Directors’ Council (NMDC) are seeking a consultant(s) to develop an online resource to help museums and heritage organisations identify practical environmental sustainability guidance, and thus climate action, that best suits their situation.

Terms: To be completed by 31 December 2025

Closing date: 12:00 am, 01 Aug 2025

Finance Officer – Amberley Museum

Amberley Museum is looking for a full time Finance Officer to manage the financial operations of the museum and provide timely information to support the running of this independent charity.

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 12:00 am, 27 Jun 2025

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

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