Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Press Officer to join our busy Communications team.
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Derby Museums Trust
Are you highly organised, analytical and passionate about data? Do you enjoy working with systems, spreadsheets and dashboards to create clear, accurate reporting? If you’re skilled in Excel, have excellent attention to detail and are excited by the power of data, Derby Museums wants to hear from you!
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
DE1 1BSCategory:
Fundraising / developmentIT
Salary:
£31,822 – £33,603Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01332641901
Lakeland Arts
An opportunity to shape the people culture of one of Cumbria's most distinctive cultural charities.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to make a genuine and lasting difference at Lakeland Arts, an independent cultural charity bringing together art, heritage, tourism and hospitality across three distinctive sites in Cumbria.
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 31/10/2026
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
HRSalary:
£40,000 Pro RataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07557674537
Imperial War Museums
IWM Duxford is seeking an Air Show Assistant to support the planning and delivery of our internationally renowned air shows and flying events. Working closely with the Air Show Team and Flying Display Directors, you'll coordinate event administration, prepare operational documentation, support stakeholders and help deliver outstanding events that attract visitors from across the UK and beyond.
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£24,000 - £25,340Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Museums Liverpool
As Collections Documentation Officer, you will support the management and improvement of collections information, helping to maintain accurate, consistent and accessible records. Through data quality and documentation work, you'll help ensure collections information is fit for future use.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationCollections Care
IT
Registrar
Digital
Salary:
£28,896 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
As Collections Technical Analyst, you will provide technical expertise for our Collections Management System, supporting system administration, data migration and integrations. You'll help ensure collections information is accurate, accessible and managed in line with agreed standards and best practice.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationCollections Care
IT
Registrar
Digital
Salary:
£34,794 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
As Lead Projects Coordinator, you will lead the transition to a new Collections Management System, overseeing collections data, processes and delivery. Working across teams, you'll help ensure collection information remains accessible, accurate and effectively managed for the future.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
Collections CareIT
Other
Registrar
Digital
Salary:
£44,802 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
As Learning Facilitator, you will deliver engaging learning experiences that connect children, young people and educators with our collections, stories and spaces. Through workshops, events and activities, you'll inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 11/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£27,240 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
As Marketing Officer, you will create and deliver engaging campaigns that showcase National Museums Liverpool's museums, exhibitions, events and projects. You'll help grow audiences, strengthen our profile and connect more people with our inspiring cultural experiences.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
DesignMarketing
Digital
Salary:
£34,801 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Western Range decant project, one of the most significant collections storage projects currently underway in the museum sector.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 28/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as an Executive Assistant to the Director.
Date posted: 14/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Other
Senior management
Salary:
The salary for this role is between £33,000 and £36,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
National Gallery
The National Gallery is looking for an Associate Curator of Paintings before 1600. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the curatorial department of a museum housing one of the great collections of paintings in the world.
Date posted: 14/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
The National Gallery, LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£48,870 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
Tate
Tate is seeking a talented Finance Business Partner to take ownership of reporting for their Budget Holders.
Our Ideal candidate will be a pro-active individual, keen to develop new skills, enhance knowledge and happy to contribute new ideas and improvements.
You will be an effective communicator with the ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels and with external partners
Date posted: 14/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Tate
You will provide comprehensive executive assistant support to the Deputy Director, Tate & Director of Tate Modern in an always busy and changing work environment. You will have proven experience of supporting a senior leader along with excellent administrative skills and experience of organising diaries, emails and meetings, and preparing and managing information for senior colleagues
Date posted: 14/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
The National Archives
Are you an HR Business Partner looking for an opportunity where you can operate as a trusted and strategic partner to add value to an organisation that’s a leader in its sector?
Date posted: 13/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
HRSenior management
Salary:
£54,000 - £56,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the British Museum’s Loans & Display team, helping to deliver the Museum’s busy programme of exhibitions as well as UK and international loans.
Date posted: 13/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
This role offers the opportunity to combine scholarship, creativity and public engagement, working with outstanding collections and specialist colleagues to develop exhibitions for audiences around the world.
Date posted: 13/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£31,413.20 per annum (£44,876 FTE)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/ALocation:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
50000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
National Portrait Gallery
The Membership Officer (Operations) is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and administration of membership services, member communications and membership events.
Acting as a key point of contact for members, the role ensures a high standard of customer service, maintains accurate membership records and supports member engagement through effective communication and event delivery.
Date posted: 13/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£33,875Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
British Museum
We are recruiting two Database and Income Processing Officers to join our Development/Fundraising Strategy and Operations team.
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£37,221 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A