Jobs
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British Museum
We are seeking a creative Events Manager to join the British Museum's Learning and Programmes team!
Date posted: 06/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £35928 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the British Museum as a Research Scientist!
Date posted: 06/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
Up to £36396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
This is a great opportunity to join the Tate Britain curatorial team as an Assistant Curator with a focus on eighteenth-century British art.
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 25/05/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Science Museum Group
People Operations Project Manager at the National Railway Museum
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 19/05/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
HRIT
Salary:
Up to £65000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
The Museum is seeking a Legacy Estates Records Officer to play a key role in cataloging approximately 12,000 hard-copy building drawings.
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 08/06/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£41723 - £45587 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Lead Art Handling Technician to support the delivery of Tate's programme!
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 19/05/2026
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking an experienced Collections Coordinator to join our busy Collections team. In this hands-on role, you’ll help care for and bring our collection to life by cataloguing objects, supporting exhibitions, and uncovering new stories along the way.
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£30,116Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
British Museum
This is an excellent opportunity to join the British Museum's Money and Medals Department as an Assistant Collection Manager!
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 02/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is a hands‑on opportunity to work in the British Museum's Prints and Drawings Department as an Assistant Collection Manager!
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 26/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Gallery
We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative Data Analytics Manager to play a key role in developing and managing the National Gallery’s data infrastructure, while also delivering high-quality dashboards and analysis.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 18/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£41,623.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Museum
You could play a central role in delivering exceptional events within one of the world's most iconic cultural institutions!
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
You could play a central role in delivering exceptional events within one of the world's most iconic cultural institutions!
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£29642 - £49829 per annum + + paid overtimeContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Gallery
We are looking for an entrepreneurial and collaborative Product Innovation Manager to manage and develop new commercial products within the Gallery’s Loyalty, Sales and Ticketed Experiences (LSTE) department.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 31/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£41,000- £45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
Science Museum Group
People Operations Project Manager at NRM, York.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
HRIT
Salary:
Up to £65000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Are you a meticulous coordinator with a knack for keeping projects, people and paperwork in perfect order?
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £30369 per annum + FTC until July 2028Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Library of Scotland
28 hours per week, £41,938 (£33,550 pro rata) per annum, permanent, Civil Service Pension.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 20/05/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationLibrarian
Other
Senior management
Salary:
33,550Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
National Museums Liverpool
Help deliver events across a range of unique venues, supporting set‑up, close‑down and guest service at conferences, receptions and dinners. This is a hands‑on, front‑facing role working as part of a friendly Events team.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 27/05/2026
Location:
All National Museums Liverpool venues and selected external venuesCategory:
EventsSalary:
£12.71 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
Lead the Portable Antiquities Scheme across the North West, recording archaeological finds, supporting Treasure cases and engaging with finders, museums and communities. This is a varied and rewarding role blending finds research, public engagement and collaborative working.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 27/05/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Museum of Liverpool), with outreach work at partner museums across Manchester, Chester and MerseysideCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Conservation
Other
Salary:
£33,778 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
19801Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
National Museums Liverpool
Lead the Estates Capital Programme, managing the capital pipeline, projects and resources across the organisation. A key role overseeing project delivery, procurement and decarbonisation planning, while supporting and developing colleagues within the Estates team.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 27/05/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£43,497 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444