Jobs
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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
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
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
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
Royal Museums Greenwich
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Development Team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 28/09/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£38,568Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
The National Archives
The National Archives (TNA) is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Philanthropy Officer to work within its newly established Philanthropy team.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£34,882 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
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
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
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
Natural History Museum
Join us as the DiSSCo UK Head of the Technical Innovation Centre during this crucial roll out phase.
Date posted: 17/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
Natural History Musuem SW7 5BDCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£75,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Natural History Museum
Join us as the DiSSCo UK Head Digitisation and play a crucial role in the DiSSCo UK programme.
Date posted: 17/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
Natural History Museum SW7 5BDCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£75,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/aMuseum of London
London Museum is about to open a bold new chapter at Smithfield. The spaces will be new, audiences will be arriving and an ambitious programme of public events, late-night takeovers, commercial hires and development events will already be moving. The foundations are in place; now we need someone to bring them to life.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Circa £50,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
The National Archives
The National Archives (TNA) is looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to work within its newly established Philanthropy team.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 07/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£40,853 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Retail Assistant.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 05/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£14, 622.40Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Science Museum Group
Estates Operations Director at the Science Museum Group
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSenior management
Salary:
£90000 - £95000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795