Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Tate Britain Curatorial team!
Date posted: 23/09/2025
Deadline: 07/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£27,185 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Science Museum Group
Duty Operations Manager
Date posted: 23/09/2025
Deadline: 07/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£37101 - £39101 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £34,944 - £38,218 (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Flexible working
Date posted: 23/09/2025
Deadline: 13/10/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£34,944 - £38,218 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6537
Imperial War Museums
The Project Manager - Exhibitions & Visitor Experience sits within the Exhibitions, Interpretation & Design Department and works closely with the Visitor Experience Department.
Date posted: 23/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
IWM London, Lambeth RdCategory:
OtherSalary:
£41,000 to £45,000 per annum depending on experienceContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Imperial War Museums
We’re looking for a confident and collaborative HR Manager – Shared Services to lead our HR Officer team and ensure the delivery of a high-quality, consistent HR service across IWM.
Date posted: 22/09/2025
Deadline: 20/10/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£40,000 - £41,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Imperial War Museums
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Officer to support our HR Business Partners across the full employee lifecycle. This is a hands-on and varied role offering exposure to all aspects of HR, with a focus on delivering high-quality first-line operational support.
Date posted: 22/09/2025
Deadline: 13/10/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£35,000 - £36,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Victoria & Albert Museum
The Security Supervisor plays a key role in the day-to-day delivery of security operations at the V&A, helping to maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, visitors, and collections.
Date posted: 22/09/2025
Deadline: 01/10/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£28,520Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Imperial War Museums
Are you a strategic and detail-oriented HR Operations professional ready to lead operational excellence in a dynamic organisation? We’re looking for an experienced HR Operations Manager to oversee all transactional functions within our People Services team, ensuring alignment with IWM’s wider strategic priorities.
Date posted: 22/09/2025
Deadline: 13/10/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are recruiting a Senior Producer for Informal Learning to work with diverse family audiences through inclusive creative learning.
Date posted: 22/09/2025
Deadline: 25/09/2025
Location:
Bethnal GreenCategory:
EducationSalary:
£40,770Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the People Team and shape learning and development opportunities for colleagues across Tate!
Date posted: 19/09/2025
Deadline: 29/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Glasgow Museums
We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.
Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Paper Conservator to join our Museums and Collections Conservation team.
Date posted: 19/09/2025
Deadline: 05/10/2025
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£36,272.27 - £42,116.92Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 4350
Imperial War Museums
At IWM, we are committed to delivering inspiring, accessible, and story-led exhibitions that challenge expectations and connect with our audiences.
Date posted: 19/09/2025
Deadline: 20/10/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£30,000-£32,000 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Science Museum Group
Curator of Chemistry at the Science Museum
Date posted: 19/09/2025
Deadline: 26/09/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £41177.63 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £42,938 - £48,054 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 19/09/2025
Deadline: 09/10/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Curatorial
Research
Salary:
£42,938 - £48,054 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Gallery
The National Gallery is recruiting for a new role, a Research Centre Manager, to support in the planning and daily delivery of an exceptional experience at the Research Centre.
Date posted: 19/09/2025
Deadline: 10/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£36,950 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
The National Archives
The Access Manager will provide advice and guidance to public bodies who wish to close or retain records.
Date posted: 19/09/2025
Deadline: 05/10/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
OtherSalary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Imperial War Museums
As a member of the Retail and Admissions team you will be in a key, customer facing role, welcoming visitors to the museum, providing them with detailed information and consistently delivering the highest standards of customer service.
Date posted: 18/09/2025
Deadline: 30/09/2025
Location:
HMSBCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£28,008 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
The National Archives
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Registrar to join the Collections Care Department for a two-year fixed term appointment.
Date posted: 17/09/2025
Deadline: 08/10/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£39,567 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Library
Are you a great content strategist? Can you write a tight creative brief? Can you spot a story opportunity AND turn it into compelling content?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Brand Content Manager to join our buzzing Digital Engagement team (managing the Library’s web content, social and email channels).
Date posted: 17/09/2025
Deadline: 11/10/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
MarketingDigital
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesFundraising / development
Salary:
Up to £12.60 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795