Jobs
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Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
60255Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Tate Britain team as Head Gardener, responsible for the future care of The Clore Garden at Tate Britain. You will also play a critical role as an advocate and ambassador for the Clore Garden, bringing the garden to life for our visitors and volunteers.
Date posted: 09/01/2026
Deadline: 30/01/2026
Location:
MillbankCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesCuratorial
Salary:
£52,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
The National Archives
Join us as a Senior Archivist as part of our ongoing Military Records Project.
Date posted: 09/01/2026
Deadline: 25/01/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
£39,567 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Merchandising Team Leader and Merchandising Manager, the Merchandising Assistant will support efforts to maximise sales across Commercial Enterprises’ retail outlets and online shop. In this role, you’ll provide excellent customer service, manage incoming deliveries, and assist with the day-to-day running of the online store.
Date posted: 08/01/2026
Deadline: 21/01/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Midland Railway Building)Category:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£23,007 per annum (£26,294 pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
Science Museum Group
Retail Sales Advisor
Date posted: 08/01/2026
Deadline: 15/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.85 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Galleries Scotland
Permanent and Part-time (20 hours)
Salary £28,707 - £29,961 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 06/01/2026
Deadline: 23/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£28,707 - £29,961 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
The National Archives
We are looking for a highly motivated, very experienced, well respected, and creative expert to build on the success of recent years and to further develop The National Archives' preservation and operations agenda.
Date posted: 06/01/2026
Deadline: 27/01/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ConservationSenior management
Salary:
£52,130 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Museum of the Home
This role is for a fundraising leader with a broad range of experience. Reporting directly to the Director and collaborating with colleagues across the Museum and the wider cultural sector, this role is integral to positioning us as the only museum of its kind in the world - exploring the meaning of home from the 1600s to the present and future.
Date posted: 06/01/2026
Deadline: 22/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£56,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to take on the role of Public Programmes Producer. Your passion and organisation will enable you to deliver a range of innovative and inspiring programmes which successfully engage audiences in the history of the Black Country.
Date posted: 06/01/2026
Deadline: 19/01/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for an enthusiastic Loans Assistant to join the Loans Section at the V&A.
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£25,927 - £29,503Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£33,460 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Royal Museums Greenwich
Are you an experienced manager of a large site with a strong track record of leading a team to achieve sales targets and a passion for making the visitor experience the best it can be? If so, we are looking for someone to take a pivotal leadership role as General Manager, National Maritime Museum.
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSenior management
Salary:
£48,205 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
British Museum
Join the British Museum's Collection Care department as a Collection Manager!
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Deadline: 19/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £33469 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Join the British Museum's Development department as their Head of Major Gifts and Legacies. This is a role suitable for fundraising leaders.
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Deadline: 26/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£58162 - £61820 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Galleries Scotland
Permanent and Part time (14 hours)
Salary £27,363 - £28,491 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Deadline: 19/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,363 - £28,491 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM as a Preventive Conservator (Hazards) to help preserve history. Work with unique collections across sites, HMS Belfast, vehicles, aircraft, ensuring hazardous materials are managed safely with technical expertise and innovation.
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
IWM Duxford / IWM LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£33,501Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Library of Scotland
Part time (21 hours per week), permanent, salary is £18,544 per annum.
Date posted: 31/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationEducation
Events
Salary:
£18,544Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £34,944 - £38,218 (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Flexible working
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 15/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationPhotographic
Salary:
£34,944 - £38,218 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Science Museum Group
Do you have experience working with library systems or e-resources, and enjoy using digital tools to improve access to collections and services?
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 20/01/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
Up to £35993 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Are you a creative programme-maker who takes pride in hunting down fresh, unexpected stories and turning them into exciting STEM experiences?
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 20/01/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £41200 per annum + 35 hour per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795