Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
The British Museum is looking for a Box Office Assistant to join their incredible Visitor & Security Services team!
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 23/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £29357 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum are looking to hire an Internal Communications Manager!
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 23/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Press/PRDigital
Salary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
BM Images is seeking an Administrator to support the image licensing team and help make the British Museum's collection accessible around the world.
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 23/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationDigital
Salary:
£26500 - £29000 per annum + (£15,900 - £17,400pa)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
We're looking for an experienced Administrator to join the Museum's Information Systems (IS) department on a fixed-term basis.
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Film Institute
We are looking for an Assistant Curator to join the BFI’s Curatorial Team, acting as a key link between the BFI Screencraft collections (designs, posters and stills) and the Stories in Motion programme (a major National Lottery-funded programme designed to broaden access to the UK's screen heritage).
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 24/09/2026
Location:
BerkhamstedCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£35,640 - £41,763 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442079575399
Tate
Creativity, innovation and forward thinking are part of every aspect of Tate and we approach corporate fundraising in the same way! Join our Corporate Partnerships Team.
Date posted: 08/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
Tate
We are currently recruiting for two Senior Art Handling Technicians to support the delivery of Tate’s exciting programmes.
Date posted: 08/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for three Visitor Experience Assistants.
Date posted: 07/09/2026
Deadline: 27/09/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,812.50Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Ashmolean Museum is the University of Oxford’s world-class museum of art and archaeology. The Department of Western Art cares for approximately 300,000 objects.
You will lead day-to-day collections management, ensuring safe storage, movement, security and documentation in line with SPECTRUM standards and conservation requirements.
Date posted: 07/09/2026
Deadline: 16/09/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
Grade 6
Science Museum Group
ICT Senior Project Manager/Business Analyst at the Science Museum
Date posted: 07/09/2026
Deadline: 14/09/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £55000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
The British Library is one of the world's leading research libraries and a vibrant cultural destination, welcoming thousands of visitors each year to an extensive programme of public events, conferences, exhibitions, lectures, performances, and commercial hires.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic AV Supervisor to join our Media team at our iconic St Pancras site.
Date posted: 04/09/2026
Deadline: 27/09/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a Digital Project Manager to join the digital department and help deliver digital projects that support our 10‑year strategy.
Date posted: 04/09/2026
Deadline: 20/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£40,461Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/aMuseum of London
We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new museum for London. The London Museum will sit in atmospheric former market buildings, at the heart of one of the capitals most historic and creative quarters, Smithfield. The New Museum project is one of the largest cultural projects in Europe and will transform the Museum, Smithfield and the City of London.
Date posted: 04/09/2026
Deadline: 16/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
34063Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
The National Archives
We are seeking 2 User Researchers to help create outstanding user-centred digital services.
Date posted: 03/09/2026
Deadline: 17/09/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£42,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Engagement & Events Team at Tate
Join Tate’s Engagement & Events Team! You will provide essential administrative and organisational support across a busy and diverse events programme, helping to create engaging experiences for Tate’s supporters and advocates.
Date posted: 03/09/2026
Deadline: 20/09/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Science Museum Group
People Assistant at the National Railway Museum
Date posted: 03/09/2026
Deadline: 10/09/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
HRSalary:
Up to £26503 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to work on the African Histories and Heritage Programme.
Date posted: 03/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £44719 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The National Archives
Based within the Chief Executive’s Office, the Governance Manager – Annual Reporting and Transparency (‘the Governance Manager’) will deliver a range of activities to support The National Archives’ corporate governance function and the Keeper’s statutory responsibilities, providing dedicated lead professional secretariat support as needed.
Date posted: 02/09/2026
Deadline: 15/09/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£45,000 - £51,255 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The National Archives
The Governance Manager provides dedicated lead professional secretariat support and delivers a range of activities to support The National Archives’ corporate governance function and the Keeper’s statutory responsibilities.
Date posted: 02/09/2026
Deadline: 15/09/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£45,000 - £51,255 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust is currently looking for a Technician to join the team.
Date posted: 02/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesTechnician
Salary:
£28704Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A