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About Us

We’re an ambitious, committed and diverse team working to create an innovative programme including our museum, events, festivals and award-winning learning programme.

We craft fun and educational experiences that change the lives of our different communities, with a particular focus on disadvantaged and under-represented groups.

We’re passionate about our art form, but knowledge of videogames is not essential.

The National Videogame Museum is governed by the BGI charity.

See Our Current Vacancies Below:

Head of Finance, The National Videogame Museum

We are looking for a conscientious Head of Finance to oversee financial reporting, projections and annual accounts, and to provide financial information which is accurate, timely and compliant with relevant regulations. The role would be the primary finance contact for the organisation and suitable for those new to the Museum sector.

Details

Job Title: Head of Finance

Location: Castle House, Angel Street, S3 8LN

Salary: £39,000 – £42,000 FTE (£23,400 – £25,200 pro-rata) 

Hours: 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Flexible and Hybrid (to suit business need)

Contract: 1 Year Fixed with potential to extend (3 month probation period)

How to Apply

Applications should be emailed in the form of attached cover letter and CV to jobs@thenvm.org with the subject: Head of Finance [your full name].

Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We want to hear your genuine voice and read about your real personal experiences. We therefore discourage the use of unedited AI-generated text for cover letters.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 2nd November 2026.

Interviews will be held in person w/c 9th November 2026.

Full Job Description Here

Head of Fundraising and Development The National Videogame Museum

We are looking for an experienced Head of Fundraising & Development to maximise income from a range of sources, including individual giving, the corporate sector, Trusts and Foundations. This role will work with the Co-CEO team to develop and implement a fundraising strategy, manage pipelines and workflows, and embed new fundraising and development capability within the organisation, creating strategic grant, partner and sponsor income streams for major projects and securing funds to support the future financial resilience of the Charity.

Details

Job Title: Head of Fundraising and Development

Location: Castle House, Angel Street, S3 8LN

Salary: £39,000 – £42,000 FTE (£23,400 – £25,200 pro-rata) 

Hours: 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Flexible and Hybrid (to suit business need)

Contract: 1 Year Fixed with potential to extend (3 month probation period)

How to Apply

Applications should be emailed in the form of attached cover letter and CV to jobs@thenvm.org with the subject: Head of Fundraising and Development [your full name].

Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We want to hear your genuine voice and read about your real personal experiences. We therefore discourage the use of unedited AI-generated text for cover letters.

The deadline for applications is 9am on Monday 16th November 2026.

Interviews will be held at the National Videogame Museum in Sheffield within two weeks of the deadline, on Monday 30th November 2026.

Full Job Description here