Jobs
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National Army Museum
Are you passionate about video content and social media, and excited to share new stories with audiences? We are seeking to appoint a Digital Communications Officer to create high-quality and engaging content for a range of digital platforms and social media channels.
Date posted: 24/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£30,950pa (plus allowance and benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812493Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£29,258 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £48568 per annum + £48,568 (£29,140 pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £48568 per annum + £48,568 (£29,140 pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000Location:
GlasgowCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£36,272.27 - £42,116.92Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
41694Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
34237Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£38,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979National Army Museum
We’re recruiting for a new member of our Human Resources team who will provide support to the Assistant Director (Resources) in a wide range of activities for the provision of dedicated Human Resources and Volunteering support to the Museum as an integral part of the organisation.
Date posted: 22/01/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
ChelseaCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£41,020pa (plus benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812444British Library
We are looking for experienced candidates to work in the Modern Archives and Manuscripts section, which is responsible for the Western Manuscript collections 1601-1950, including major holdings of historical, political, literary, theatrical and scientific papers.
Date posted: 22/01/2026
Deadline: 18/02/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937Imperial War Museums
As Assistant Air Show Event Manager, you’ll play a key part in delivering IWM Duxford’s world‑class air shows. Working closely with the Air Show Event Manager, you’ll help shape the ground programme, support operational planning, and ensure an outstanding visitor experience for audiences of all age.
Date posted: 22/01/2026
Deadline: 10/02/2026
Location:
IMW DuxfordCategory:
EventsSalary:
£30k-£40kContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/ALocation:
HMS BelfastCategory:
OtherSalary:
£28,008 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/ALocation:
W1U 3BNCategory:
EducationSalary:
The salary for this post is between £18,900 (£31,500 FTE) to £20,400 (£34,000 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
This is a chance to join a small but very busy team. Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day FM tasks such as compliance checks, responding to building emergencies, contractor liaison, and carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance.
Date posted: 21/01/2026
Deadline: 04/02/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Grade 4Museum of London
We are looking for a new Assistant Registrar to join our registrar team who support object acquisition, lending, borrowing, and other collections activities across the museum. The next two years will be a busy time for the team as the museum prepares for opening at Smithfield, and the final exit from London Museum Spaces.
Date posted: 20/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£29,171 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611Tate
This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the Conservation Department of one of the world’s leading art institutions. We are seeking a conservation scientist to contribute to the understanding, conservation and preservation of artworks in Tate's and other collections.
Date posted: 20/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
MillbankCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£39, 307 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
HRSalary:
The salary for this role is between £33,600 (£42,000 FTE) and £34,400 (£43,000 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544National Museums Liverpool
Step into a pivotal role supporting the National Museums Liverpool estate! You’ll lead safe, compliant and well‑maintained spaces by managing reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring statutory compliance, producing accurate reports and driving high service standards for all building users.
Date posted: 19/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
Buildings and facilitiesOther
Salary:
£42,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£28,196 - £31,325 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £38870 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795