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 our Major Gifts team overseeing Tate’s Legacies strategy! You will lead and grow our legacy income streams, developing and delivering strategies that inspire our supporters to leave a gift in their Will or in memory of loved ones.
Date posted: 25/09/2026
Deadline: 08/10/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for a Horticulturalist to work with the Head of Horticulture and a small, dedicated team of gardeners to create innovative new displays and planting schemes which are linked to the collections and exhibitions inside the museum.
Date posted: 25/09/2026
Deadline: 07/10/2026
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£29,355 pro rata per annum (actual salary £23,484 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02086991872Museum of London
At the heart of London, our museum is a meeting place for stories - past, present, and future. We are here to enrich understanding and appreciation of the city and all its people, offering a home where the extraordinary and the everyday collide. From the bustling markets to hidden histories, from riotous invention to quiet reflection, we celebrate London in all its richness and complexity.
Date posted: 25/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£40,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Science Museum Group
Digital Technician
Date posted: 25/09/2026
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
Up to £31322 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
We are seeking an exceptional Visitor Experience First Line Manager to lead and develop a team of Visitor Experience Assistants within one of the world's most visited cultural attractions.
Date posted: 25/09/2026
Deadline: 08/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£34,586 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Science Museum Group
Capital projects
Date posted: 24/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £50376 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Gallery
We are looking for a talented, creative Graphic Designer to join the National Gallery’s busy Creative Department.
Date posted: 24/09/2026
Deadline: 15/10/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
DesignSalary:
£39,353.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
Science Museum Group
Lead Technician
Date posted: 24/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
Up to £42106 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Records Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
The salary for this role is £42,000 per annum.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Project Cataloguer - Blair Archive (Fixed Term Contract)
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
The salary for this role is between £30,800 to £32,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Museum
The Head of Patrons is a senior leadership role, responsible for shaping and growing the British Museum's Patrons programme!
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£60256 - £67828 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000Museum of London
From before the Romans to present day ravers, we tell the story of London and Londoners. There has never been a better day to join our team, leading at team of AV technicians as we bring these stories to the public in the galleries of our new London Museum in Smithfield and of the London Museum in Docklands
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsTechnician
Salary:
39000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
National Library of Scotland
Full time, fixed term for 9 months, Salary £37,439 per annum, based in Edinburgh, Civil Service Pension.
Date posted: 22/09/2026
Deadline: 06/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationDesign
Digital
Salary:
£37,439Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
National Library of Scotland
Full time, permanent, salary £33,268 per annum, Civil Service Pension and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 22/09/2026
Deadline: 06/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationDigital
Salary:
£33,268Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
Science Museum Group
Road Train Guard (Part Time) at the National Railway Museum
Date posted: 21/09/2026
Deadline: 05/10/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.45 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
As FOI Manager, you’ll have a great opportunity to work with closed historical records. You’ll ensure decisions regarding their access are efficiently and appropriately managed to keep operations running smoothly.
Date posted: 21/09/2026
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherResearch
Salary:
£42,091Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Science Museum Group
Security and Safety Advisor at the Science Museum in London
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Health and SafetySecurity
Salary:
Up to £53000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape some of the most ambitious cultural and exhibition projects in the world!
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 09/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £51623 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Officer to join the Development team on a 2-year fixed term, full-time basis.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,400 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Development team at Royal Museums Greenwich are seeking a Prospect Research and Database Officer.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 29/09/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,400 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565