Jobs
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National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £41,971 - £45,934 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.
Deadline is 12 Noon Monday, 07 September 2026.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSalary:
£41,971 - £45,934Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking to appoint an Archivist to catalogue the papers of the late Francis Haskell. In 2008 the National Gallery was gifted the collectors’ files of Francis Haskell, one of the most renowned art historians of the 20th century, a distinguished writer and scholar, deeply connected to academic and public institutions.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£38,132 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking to appoint a Library and Archive Assistant (Graduate Trainee). The post holder will contribute to the success of the Research Department by assisting with the maintenance and organisation of the Library and Archive collections and the process of making them available to internal and external researchers.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£32,076 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136Location:
BrightonCategory:
OutreachSalary:
£34,788 – £39,544 (Pro Rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900Royal Pavilion and Museums
We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic Fundraising Officer to join our busy fundraising team. You will have a key role in supporting the delivery of fundraising activity, helping to grow our existing supporter base, and driving engagement, loyalty and income across our different fundraising streams.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 04/09/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£29,355 – £31,332 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900Location:
BrightonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£32,382-£34,036 per annum (pro rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900
National Gallery
We have an exciting opportunity for a maternity cover Communications Executive in our Social Media team, playing a pivotal role in bringing the Gallery’s history, paintings, and stories to life across our social media channels.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 13/09/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£39,707 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
Science Museum Group
Event Sales and Marketing Executive
Date posted: 21/08/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£33180 - £35519 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term (3 years)
Salary £61,688 - £71,542 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 21/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSenior management
Salary:
£61,688 - £71,542Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Marketing team!
Tate is looking for a Marketing Officer to build broad and diverse audiences, develop the Tate brand, achieve attendance forecasts and reach financial targets
Date posted: 20/08/2026
Deadline: 01/09/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£34,412 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Lead the future of open research at one of the world's leading universities!
Date posted: 20/08/2026
Deadline: 14/09/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW) with hybrid working optionsCategory:
AdministrationLibrarian
Senior management
Salary:
£65,336 - £75,439 per annum
Imperial War Museums
As Cyber Assurance & Risk Analyst, you will strengthen IWM's cyber resilience through assurance, compliance and third-party risk management. Working with internal teams and suppliers, you'll help identify, assess and manage cyber risks, support Cyber Essentials and GovAssure compliance activities, and provide governance reporting to senior stakeholders.
Date posted: 19/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£42,500 to £45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Gallery
We are seeking a passionate, talented, and experienced operational manager to join our growing team of Gallery Managers. This pivotal role supports the Head of Operations in delivering a world-class visitor experience—welcoming up to 7 million visitors each year.
Date posted: 19/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£48,164Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Sir John Soane's Museum
The Buying and Retail Manager role heads up all our retail activity and is responsible for a Retail Supervisor and
Guidebook Sellers, and our growing online sales.
Date posted: 19/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£37200Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404273
Science Museum Group
Contact centre advisor
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 25/08/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £14.80 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Museum of the Home
We are seeking a part-time Team Leader to support the Museum's Visitor Experience team three days per week.
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 01/09/2026
Location:
E2 8EACategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£17,400Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
National Portrait Gallery
The Corporate Development team is a successful and ambitious strand of fundraising within the highly regarded Development arm of the NPG. This role will lead on the stewardship of major corporate sponsorships and partnerships, whilst also having responsibility for creating new business opportunities and growing the pool of corporate prospects.
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£46,415.00Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+447393294770
Victoria & Albert Museum
The role will lead on the recruitment, on-boarding and training of volunteers, as well as developing operational frameworks and resources to support the effective delivery of volunteer-led activities.
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£30,000 - £33,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for a Part Time HR & Training Officer to join the existing HR team. Reporting to the HR Manager.
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 11/09/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
HRSalary:
£30,465.00 - £33,674.00 pro-rata (£18,617.00 – £20,578.00)Museum of London
The Engagement Coordinator (Administration and Volunteering) role is a brand new role for the museum and is a key member of the Engagement Team and the wider Programmes, Partnerships and Learning Division, working as part of a team of cross-site Coordinators to support the development and delivery of onsite, outreach and online activities.
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£30,192 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611