Working at London museums could be interesting for those who know English well.
Do not think that museum work is just museum guards or cashiers, there are many jobs in the museum: marketing, graphic designers, IT, administration, etc.
The British Museum is one of the largest and most important history museums in the world and needs no introduction. It was founded in 1753. The current vacancies can be found on the museum’s website
National History Museum, located in Kensington on Cromwell Road. It houses about 70 million artifacts and currently employs about 900 people in many capacities, including 300 scientists, as well as over 500 volunteers. Current job openings can be found on the museum’s website
Museum of London, here you will find the history of London from prehistory to the present. It is located near the Barbican Center and within walking distance of St. Paul’s Cathedral. For the latest job openings, visit the museum’s website
Founded in 1824, the National Gallery is a museum in Trafalgar Square that houses an extensive collection of more than 2,300 paintings from various periods. You can find the current vacancies on the museum’s website
The Victoria and Albert Museum, known as the V&A, is the world’s leading museum of art and design and is located on Cromwell Road in London. The current vacancies can be found on the website of the museum
The London Transport Museum is a museum dedicated to transport. It is considered one of the most important museums in the world and is located in Covent Garden. The current vacancies can be found on its website
Royal Museum Greenwich, includes 4 museums in Greenwich that are easily accessible: 1. National Maritime Museum 2nd Queen’s House 3rd Greenwich Observatory, 4th the sailboat Cutty Sark. You can see the current vacancies on the website
I would also like to point out some useful websites for finding work in museums and galleries in England:
- Artisan People, jobs in museums and galleries in London
- Museums Association, job opportunities from the national association of museums
- Museum Jobs, website that collects vacancies in museums, galleries and libraries in the United Kingdom
If you want to have all the information about how to work in the United Kingdom, I recommend you to read the article: How to work in the UK after Brexit
