WORKING AT THE ASHMOLEAN

WORKING AT THE ASHMOLEAN

'Working at the Ashmolean has been fantastic – every day I go home with the sense that we've provided a magnificent experience to hundreds of people.'

Georgina Brooke, Public Engagement

Benefits of working at the Ashmolean

38 days annual leave, free entry to most UK exhibitions, access to Oxford’s Bodleian libraries and discounts across the University

Ashmolean management

The Ashmolean is structured into five departments: collections, commercial, development, public engagement and operations

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Ashmolean vacancies

Ashmolean vacancies are listed on the University of Oxford recruitment website. Click here to view our current opportunities

VOLUNTEERING

Our invaluable volunteers help make the Ashmolean such an exciting place to visit and learn. Click on the button below to find out who they are and how you can join the team.

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EARLY CAREER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

Click on the button below to find out more about research opportunities at the Museum and about how to apply for funding.

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APPRENTICESHIPS

The Ashmolean, as part of Oxford University, offers a number of apprenticeships.

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INTERNSHIPS

Find out more about internship vacancies across Oxford University. Ashmolean-specific internship opportunities will be advertised (when available) under our main jobs vacancies section.

STUDENT PLACEMENTS

Get in touch with us by email at human.resources@ashmus.ox.ac.uk to find out more about our placements for 16–18 year olds.

AT UNIVERSITY OR IN FURTHER EDUCATION?

If you’re studying at a further or higher education course and are interested in a placement at the Ashmolean, contact us by email at human.resources@ashmus.ox.ac.uk outlining your interest, subject you're studying and why you’d especially like to come to the Ashmolean to gain experience.

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Click here to read about our staff benefits

Ashmolean staff enjoy a raft of benefits, including free exhibition entry to most national museums and gardens, and access to the incredible resources of Oxford University.

We asked our staff which benefits they most valued:

£1 hot drinks from our cafe
Shop discount of 20%
Christmas party
Lots of holiday (38 days, inclusive of public holidays and bank holidays, plus extra days for long service)
Free access to colleges and Botanic Gardens with staff card
Free entry to other museums with our staff card (NMDC reciprocal agreement)
Free exhibition tickets for the Ashmolean and tickets for friends and family
Training courses; as part of Oxford University the Ashmolean can offer a host of staff-development training opportunities through the Oxford Learning Institute (IT training is a particular favourite)
Travel benefits, including discounted bus and train travel
Bodleian card, which provides access to Oxford University’s fantastic libraries
Good pension scheme
Cycle scheme including discounts on purchasing a bicycle
NUS membership
Travel discounts including peak and off-peak parking permits
Oxford University Press discounts (books)
Sports club discounts (Oxford University & Oxford Brookes University)
UNI days (OU activities)