Our people
Our people are key to our museum – working with visitors, telling stories, delivering schools programmes, caring for the collection and making sure operations run smoothly.
Hear directly from our people across our teams in curatorial, finance, front-of-house, conservation, operations, archaeology, and exhibitions.
Assistant Curator
"I assist on different projects across the museum to make it a place and collection that is more accessible and inclusive to the people of London. I transcribe oral histories, write articles, catalogue and interpret the collection both digitally and physically, identifying gaps within our collection, acquiring relevant or interesting objects that help to share the untold stories of Londoners and training and working with our volunteers. On other days I may be curating and hosting events with external partners, chairing panel discussions, researching, as well as assisting in delivering and installing displays.
We have a huge responsibility to create a space that feels truly representative of the history and people of our city. I really appreciate being able to collaborate with so many different departments across the museum."
“We have a huge responsibility to create a space that feels truly representative of the history and people of our city”
Chief Technician
"I am responsible for overseeing the workshops operations. I enjoy working amongst such interesting and varied collections. No two days are the same and it’s enlivening to work among such a professional, dedicated and friendly group of people, many of whom have become firm friends."
Host
"Our Host role is wonderful and varied. We’re a diverse and energetic group of people who have come to the museum from a wide range of backgrounds, from heritage to teaching and beyond. We're the first people our visitors meet, and we offer them a warm and helpful welcome. We interact with our visitors in the museum galleries and research, write and deliver the free daily talks and tours to bring our collections to life."
“We’re a diverse and energetic group of people who have come to the museum from a wide range of backgrounds”
Archaeological Collections Manager
"I curate the existing archaeological collection and liaise with archaeological units to facilitate the deposition of new sites. One of the things I enjoy the most about my job is that it gives me the opportunity to engage with a lot of people, and advocate for archaeology. Working on old site archives is a bit like Christmas morning every day: opening boxes without necessarily knowing what I am going to find inside them. It is kind of magical, a constant discovery and surprise."
Textile Conservator
"I carry out condition assessments, practical treatments, mount making and preventive measures with the aim of making objects safe to be displayed and maximising the longevity of our textile collections. Our dress & textile collection contains over 23,000 objects ranging from medieval to present day. This includes fashion garments, theatrical costume, flat textiles, accessories such as shoes and bags, toys such as dolls and many more mixed media objects."
“Working on old site archives is a bit like Christmas morning every day”
Curator
"I love working at London Museum – amazing collections, friendly people and a really exciting future, especially with the new museum on the horizon. The variety of the curatorial work I do here is exhilarating, from curating precious war medals to sewage! The museum is open to staff ideas, and trying new things."
Client Project Manager
“I deliver major exhibitions, coordinating internal and external multidisciplinary teams comprising of curators, conservators, object technicians, audio visual technicians, photographers, designers, film makers, animators, prop-makers, set-builders and other specialists. My favourite part of a project is the final stage – the installation – as it is the time when the whole team comes together to bring the exhibition to life.”
“I love working at London Museum – amazing collections, friendly people and a really exciting future”
Finance Systems Manager
"I manage and police compliance with finance procedures, training staff on our finance processes, understanding the key drivers and challenges for the business, providing accurate monthly reports to customers, and supporting strategic decision-making using analysis and reporting. Working in a small and fast-paced finance team has helped me gain knowledge and skills in the varying roles of finance, and to understand how this profession is connected to today’s fast moving technology and changes in legislation. It's challenging, but always fulfilling."
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Our culture & values
We want our people to feel valued, to bring their whole selves to work and to love what they do
Staff benefits
All our staff perks including flexible working, discounts and free access to cultural institutions across the UK
FAQs for job applicants
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about applying for a job with us