Science Museum Group
Junior Photographer (16-month FTC)
Type of Contract: Full time, 16-months
Location: Science Museum, London
Salary: £28,325
Hours of work: 35
Closing Date: 11th March
Date of Interview: Monday 23rd March (Teams interview), Wednesday 1st April (In-person practical assessment)
Do you have the technical skill, judgement and curiosity to photograph objects that carry real cultural and historical weight?
About the role
Based in a temporary studio in the heart of the museum at South Kensington, we are seeking one Junior Photographer to undertake large scale, rapid, professional imaging of museum objects. The Junior Photographer will be working with a Photographer, Documentation Officer, Collections Project Officers, and Conservators to provide high quality images of the collection.
This role will be crucial in delivering the first phase of a major masterplan redevelopment on time and within budget. This is an inspiring opportunity for an early career photographer to move into the cultural heritage sector and to work with a range of small to supersize collection objects. If you are a problem solver, with a keen sense of ethical judgement and the desire to utilise your photography skills in a specialist environment, we would like to hear from you.
You will be self-motivated to optimise your time, be able to work effectively in a team, and you will be comfortable communicating with a range of people. You will be willing and able to take on a wide variety of tasks to support the project as well as being part of a busy studio servicing a multitude of functions throughout the museum.
This is a 16-month fixed term contract until 31st July 2027, advertised for 35 hours per week, working on-site Monday to Friday and you will be based at the Science Museum in London.
About you
We’re particularly keen to hear from natural problem solvers who don’t sit on the sidelines when things go quiet, but instead look for ways to add value, improve processes and support the team. You’ll bring sound judgement and confident decision-making, with the ability to assess situations thoughtfully and understand why certain standards and approaches matter, especially when working with material of cultural and historical significance. An ethical mindset and an appreciation of the responsibility that comes with producing accurate, high-quality imagery are essential.
Technically, you’ll have a solid foundation in photography and digital imaging software, with the ability to follow established procedures meticulously to meet imaging standards while delivering a high volume of work. You take pride in consistency and professionalism, work proactively using your own initiative, and are motivated to keep learning and developing your craft. You’ll enjoy working collaboratively, contributing positively to a team environment.
It would be advantageous if you have experience using Capture One and Adobe software (particularly Photoshop and Bridge), as well as experience in the cultural heritage sector or related photographic fields. Confidence handling museum objects, ideally within a heritage environment, and an understanding of architectural geometry, framing and composition for large interiors would also be beneficial.
Applying
View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under ‘Attachments’ on the vacancy listing on our website.
For more information and to apply:
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University of Edinburgh Library
Digitisation Studio Manager
Type of Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £41,064 (starting) - £48,822
Hours of work: 35
Closing Date: 5th January 2026
Date of Interview: 23rd January 2026 (in-person)
Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging role managing the digitisation of the University of Edinburgh’s world-class heritage collections?
We are looking for a Digitisation Studio Manager to join our team on a permanent basis. If you have experience of running a digitisation studio, knowledge of a range of high-end imaging equipment, software and workflows, as well as staff management experience and a passion for heritage collections, then we would love to hear from you. The successful candidate will manage our Cultural Heritage Digitisation service, running two studios, line-managing digitisation staff and be responsible for project management, studio workflows and quality standards.
This is a full-time (35 hours per week) on-site role, though we are committed to flexible working and are willing to consider options such as compressed hours or staggered start or finish times.
What we can offer you:
⦁ A supportive work environment offering a great variety of work, including daily interaction with the University’s world class heritage collections.
⦁ A generous annual leave allowance of 40 days per year (including festive closure days), pro-rata for part-time staff.
⦁ A range of flexible working options to help you prioritise work/life balance.
⦁ A defined-benefit pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution.
⦁ Access to excellent training and CPD to help you refine your skillset.
⦁ Varied staff discounts, family friendly initiatives,support for staff wellbeing and more.
⦁ A day of paid leave annually for your chosen volunteering activity.
Use our reward calculator to find out the total value of the pay and benefits for this role.
Responsibilities include:
⦁ Overseeing the day-to-day digitisation in L&UC’s digitisation studios, allocating work, ensuring standards (e.g. imaging/metadata) are adhered to and material is digitised effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of service users.
⦁ Line managing digitisation staff, ensuring they are motivated to perform their roles effectively.
⦁ Managing digitisation projects and on demand activity as they develop, applying agreed project/service management standards to ensure work is completed on time and within scope, and preparing regular reports outlining digitisation activity.
⦁ Training staff in photography/digitisation techniques so that they have the skills and knowledge to carry out digitisation to the best of their ability, while emphasising continuous, ongoing improvement of processes and activities.
⦁ Liaising with key stakeholders within L&UC including staff in conservation, metadata, and collections.
⦁ Managing and maintaining digitisation equipment and liaising with suppliers for troubleshooting.
⦁ Contributing to increasing staff and student understanding of digitisation processes through delivering workshops, lectures, blog posts etc.
⦁ Undertaking photography/digitisation work as and when required to help meet project targets and deadlines.
For more information and to apply:
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The British Museum
Photographer
Type of Contract: Fixed-Term x1, Permanent x1
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Salary: £29,642 per annum
Hours of work: Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Closing Date: 12pm (midday) on 1 December 2025
Date of Interview: January 2026, in-person
Important Information:
Please submit a link to a portfolio of 25 photographs or a website link to material that demonstrates professional skills, in your personal statement. We will not be able to consider your application if we do not receive this.
You may at times be required to work outside normal working hours, for example at weekends and evenings and/or at various locations across the UK and abroad.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Photography and Imaging team as a Photographer.
You will work under the guidance of the Head of Photography and Imaging and Senior Photographers to produce high quality photographs of objects in the collection to meet client briefs and complete general photographic requests in support of the Museum.
This role is designed to introduce a junior photographer to the photographic and imaging demands of a major cultural institution, while also providing a developmental environment in the field of heritage imaging.
In 2024, the British Museum in Camden received 6.5 million visitors, more than any other museum in the UK. Against this backdrop, the Museum is now undergoing an extraordinary transformation, both intellectual and physical, and there could not be a more meaningful time to join.
Key areas of responsibility:
· Produce professional quality photography and deliver assignments to deadline
· To support the service provided by the Photography and Imaging department
· Process images as per Photography and Imaging workflow procedures and apply professional digital standards
Uploading images and entering data into the Museum image database
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we’d love to hear from you. A full job description is available below; this details the key dimensions of the role and the person specification.
About you:
· You will have experience of professional photographic practice, preferably in a similar organisation
· A formal professional qualification in photography, degree or equivalent
· Practical use of professional camera systems
· Experience with Adobe Photoshop and other professional imaging software
· Work effectively as part of a team and have a flexible approach with excellent communication skills.
Benefits
· Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture, and innovation come together!
· 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after long service) plus 2.5 privilege days, in addition to bank holidays
· Generous civil service pension scheme (find out more here)
· Free entry at paid national museum and gallery exhibitions
· Free and discounted entry to international cultural organisations
· Interest-free travel loans and rental deposit loans
· Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support
· 1 hour paid lunch break
· Subsidised staff canteen
URL For more information and to apply:
https://bmrecruit.ciphr-irecruit.com/templates/CIPHR/jobdetail_8166.aspx
The British Museum
Senior Photographer
Type of Contract: Permanent x1
Location: Bloomsbury, London
Salary: £35,928 per annum
Hours of work: Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Closing Date: 12pm (midday) on 1 December 2025
Date of Interview: January 2026, in-person
Important Information:
Please submit a link to a portfolio of 25 photographs or a website link to material that demonstrates professional skills, in your personal statement. We will not be able to consider your application if we do not receive this.
You may at times be required to work outside normal working hours, for example of weekends and evenings, in support of Museum business and public programmes, etc. You may also be required to work at various locations across the UK and abroad.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Photography and Imaging team as a Senior Photographer.
You will work to create high quality photographs of objects in the collection to meet client briefs and complete general photographic requests in support of the Museum.
Key areas of responsibility:
· Produce professional quality photography and deliver assignments to deadline
- Advanced operation of professional studio equipment and lighting
· Observe and employ best practice in all aspects of collections security and object handling
· Process images as per photography and imaging workflow procedures and apply professional digital standards
· Knowledge of 3D processes, infrared, ultraviolent and timelapse photography techniques are desirable
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we’d love to hear from you. A full job description is available below; this details the key dimensions of the role and the person specification.
About you:
· You will have excellent photographic and studio skills having gained relevant experience in similar studio environments and organisations.
· Planning and time management skills with a flexible approach and excellent communication skills, ideally with previous line management experience. You will also be able to evidence:
· A formal professional qualification in photography, degree or equivalent
· Advanced knowledge of photographic processes and technologies
· Practical understanding of digital capture and colour management
· Advanced Adobe Photoshop, Capture One and other industry standard software
Benefits
· Be a part of a world-renowned institution, where history, culture, and innovation come together!
· 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after long service) plus 2.5 privilege days, in addition to bank holidays
· Generous civil service pension scheme (find out more here)
· Free entry at paid national museum and gallery exhibitions
· Free and discounted entry to international cultural organisations
· Interest-free travel loans and rental deposit loans
· Employee Assistance Programme for mental health support
· 1 hour paid lunch break
· Subsidised staff canteen
URL For more information and to apply:
https://bmrecruit.ciphr-irecruit.com//templates/CIPHR/jobdetail_8167.aspx