Careers Resources

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/commercial_art_gallery_manager_job_description.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/conservator

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/heritage_manager.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/museum_gallery_exhibitions_officer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/museum_education_officer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/museum_gallery_curator.htm

Recruitment website for museums in the UK. Jobs are, however, mainly in England and often call for experience.

• www.museumjobs.com

Search for the latest graduate jobs and work experience opportunities in UK museums and galleries.

• le.ac.uk/museum-studies/jobs

Search for current vacancies across the UK's national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.

• www.nationalmuseums.org.uk/jobs

Public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland. Their website has information on the Arts in Scotland, including news, events, funding opportunities and jobs.

• www.creativescotland.com

Links to information on a wide range of careers in the creative industries.

• discovercreative.careers

ArtsProfessional Magazine's job listing service which advertises mainly arts administration, communication, marketing and production jobs.

• www.artsprofessional.co.uk/jobs

Vacancy listing for all types of jobs in the cultural sector.

• www.artsjobsonline.com

The national association for museums professionals. The site includes information on the latest issues, events, jobs and useful careers pages, including tips on finding a first job.

• www.museumsassociation.org

Professional organisation representing the record-keeping sector. The Careers section of their website as information on career options, training and work experience.

• www.archives.org.uk/careers

Public body which protects and maintains historic monuments, buildings and landscape. The site contains information on all activities, events, jobs and volunteering opportunities.

• www.historicenvironment.scot/

Charity which owns and protects historic monuments, buildings and countryside in England. The site contains information about all activities, events, jobs and volunteering opportunities.

• www.english-heritage.org.uk

Represents privately owned historic houses, castles and gardens. The site contains a searchable online directory of members.

• www.historichouses.org

National development body for the museums sector in Scotland with current information on and training in the sector.

• www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk

Run by Culture24 and supported by the Arts Council England, Museum Crush features stories and objects held in museums. The site also contains a listing of museums and events in the UK (see "to do" tab).

• museumcrush.org

Information on historic properties, collections, archaeological sites and the Scottish landscape - site includes information on events, current projects, jobs and volunteering opportunities.

• www.nts.org.uk

Information on historic properties, collections,archaeological sites, countryside and environment in England. Site includes information on training, volunteering and events.

• www.nationaltrust.org.uk

News and information on museums education, including vacancy listings.

• www.gem.org.uk

Subject association for Art History in the UK. Their website is a good place to keep up-to-date with events, news and job opportunities.

• www.forarthistory.org.uk

Membership organisation for anyone working or interested in interpretation. The site contains a useful directory of suppliers searchable by service as well as details of news and events.

• www.ahi.org.uk

Professional association - information on careers and training to be a conservator in many specialist areas, a searchable directory of conservation professionals, news and other online resources.

• www.icon.org.uk

Professional association for those working as auctioneers and valuers. The site contains a useful listing of members.

• www.sofaa.org

Aims to bring the work of artists from culturally diverse backgrounds to the attention of the widest possible public. Offers traineeships, curatorial courses and other support to new professionals in the arts.

• www.iniva.org

Offers degree courses as well as summer study programmes to prepare students for a career in the international art world.

• www.sothebysinstitute.com

Latest job opportunities with the National Galleries of Scotland.

• www.nationalgalleries.org/careers

Allows you to search for jobs by local authority (Scotland) and to find out about different careers in local government.

• www.myjobscotland.gov.uk

This booklet has been created to showcase a range of careers built on words and writing. It features case studies of Aberdeen graduates.

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