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Lancaster Arts – Chair of the Peter Scott Gallery Charitable Trust
Lancaster Arts is seeking a new Chair for the Peter Scott Gallery Charitable Trust. The Peter Scott Gallery is part of Lancaster Arts, a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England and integral to Lancaster University. They are looking for someone who is an arts professional with an inter/national profile and a breadth of scope and […]
RICHeS appoints Icon to deliver its first UK-wide Heritage Science Workforce Survey
The Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS), on behalf of the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), is delighted to announce that Icon, the Institute of Conservation has been appointed to deliver a new comprehensive labour survey of the heritage and conservation science workforce. This landmark initiative will establish a robust, UK-wide evidence […]
Lancaster Arts – Curator
Job Opportunity: Lancaster Arts Job title: Curator Salary: £39,906-£46,049 Location: Lancaster Hours: 36.5hrs/wk Contract: 12 months Closing date: 17 May 2026 The role of Curator for Lancaster Arts is at the centre of our artistic programme. You will work closely with the Director to realise our potential as a combined arts National Portfolio Organisation, situated within a […]
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House – Project Assistant
Elizabeth Gaskell’s House in Manchester is looking for a part time Project Assistant to join the team on a two-year fixed term contract to provide project management and operational support for a National Lottery Heritage Funded project. The project itself will encompass business planning, infrastructure upgrades such as a new website and EPOS system, as […]
Hidden Textile Treasure Unearthed: Sunny Bank Mills is Awarded £243,449 to Reveal Lost Secrets of Industrial Dyeing
The historic Sunny Bank Mills Museum & Archive in Farsley, West Yorkshire has been awarded £243,449 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver Dyevolution, an ambitious three-year project that will uncover, preserve and share a remarkable and little-known chapter of Britain’s textile history. At the heart of the project are six dye ledgers dating […]
Curious Arts – Digital Archivist
Are you passionate about the preservation of local LGBTQIA+ heritage? Do you have the skills to produce an accessible, nationally significant digital archive? This is an opportunity to support the work of Curious Arts championing LGBTQIA+ arts, heritage and communities across the North East. Role details: ⏰ Part-time (0.535 FTE) 📍Flexible with a mix of […]
Lancashire County Council – Industrial Heritage Technician
Lancashire County Museum Service is currently recruiting an Industrial Heritage Technician to join the technical team caring for the Lancashire textile industry collection – designated by Arts Council England as being of national importance. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting the Senior Industrial Heritage Technician in the safe and effective operation of working historic machinery with special reference […]
Arts Council England – Museum Accreditation Panel Committee Member
Arts Council England is seeking committee members for their Museum Accreditation Panel Being a member of the Committee is a way to support your professional development and an opportunity to give back to the sector. You’ll network with fellow professionals and understand how museums and galleries are achieving their outcomes, demonstrating impact and meeting their […]
Wakefield Castles and Museums – Commission Opportunity
Wakefield Museums and Castles seeks to commission accessible tactile interpretation for Wakefield Museum’s Special Exhibitions Gallery. The ‘Plastic Fantastic?’ exhibition will explore the history, impact, and future of plastics, their role in our lives and their effect on our planet. The exhibition will feature a wide range of 3D objects, showcasing Wakefield Museums and Castles’ nationally […]
Vindolanda Trust – Archive Internship
Vindolanda Trust is recruiting for a 4-week internship as part of their Archives Revealed funded archive project which is focusing on making several archives relating to the history of Hadrian’s Wall publicly available. Closing date – 15 May Find all information here