Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Horniman Museum and Gardens
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop the membership offer at the Horniman Museum and Gardens, overseeing a popular and growing scheme that plays a vital role in supporting our work.
Date posted: 25/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,278Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
Science Museum Group
Are you experienced in delivering ICT projects successfully? Are you solutions-focused with an ability to build solid working relationships?
Date posted: 25/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £49379 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Do you thrive in a busy estates environment where detail, prioritisation and proactive thinking really matter?
Date posted: 25/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £30369 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Do you have the technical skill, judgement and curiosity to photograph objects that carry real cultural and historical weight?
Date posted: 25/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £28325 per annum + 16-month FTCContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Research and Operations to play a pivotal leadership role within our Development team.
Date posted: 25/02/2026
Deadline: 22/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchFundraising / development
Salary:
£52,724 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Tate
This is a new opportunity to join Collection Management department of one of the world’s leading art institutions.
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
Tate Stores, with regular travel to other London sites and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
28,864Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078878888
British Museum
This is a brand-new conservation team who will contribute to one of the world's most comprehensive cultural heritage redevelopment programmes.
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £33470 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The British Library is looking for a conservator to join the Conservation team.
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 28/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Library
Are you passionate about social media? Do you get giddy about memes? Can you stop the scroll and connect followers with culture in innovative ways?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Social Media Manager to join our buzzing Digital Engagement team.
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 15/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Library and Archive team at Tate!
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£11,546 per annum (pro-rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
Science Museum Group
Contract Manager (Safety and Security) at the Science Museum, London.
Date posted: 23/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Health and SafetySecurity
Salary:
£50000 - £55000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Senior Explainer at NSMM
Date posted: 23/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
EducationExhibitions
Front of house/visitor services
Salary:
Up to £23823.8 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
The Conservator – Archive Materials is part of a team of conservation professionals responsible for the preservation of The National Archives’ physical collection through interventive and preventive means.
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 08/03/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 3985 5979
University of Cambridge Museums
We invite applications for an Exhibitions Project Manager who will be responsible for managing allocated exhibitions and display projects from creative inception through to delivery, across departmental teams and external contributors to an agreed scope and following museum approval stages and reporting procedures.
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 09/03/2026
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£33,951-£39,906
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will join the GLAM Museums Digital Collections following the implementation of a new digital collections systems infrastructure and service. You will provide systems management and user support for the Collections Management System (EMu) used by the Museum of Natural History and the History of Science Museum.
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 18/03/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
Grade 6
British Museum
Join a dynamic and friendly Development team helping to deliver some of the British Museum's most exciting upcoming activity!
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 13/03/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £35928 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Senior Exhibition & Spatial Designer
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 27/02/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£39000 - £44000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Sir John Soane's Museum
The Museum is seeking an exceptional House and Facilities Manager to work with the Conservation, Curatorial and front of house teams to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of the three Grade I listed buildings which comprise this small but high-profile national museum, which has 150,000 visitors a year.
Date posted: 19/02/2026
Deadline: 04/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£43,190Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404273
Tate
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the world’s leading cultural institutions and play a central role in managing its financial operations. You will bring a recognised accountancy qualification and a proven ability to navigate complex financial environments, offering strategic insight and operational excellence.
Date posted: 19/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSenior management
Salary:
£75,000 to £80,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Black Country Living Museum
The Black Country Living Museum is seeking a Visitor Services Team Member to join the Admissions team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Museum’s front line and be part of a dynamic team at the heart of our visitor experience. You’ll greet visitors, manage their tickets, and ensure that from the moment they step through our museum doors, they enjoy a friendly and memorable experience.
Date posted: 18/02/2026
Deadline: 04/03/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
OtherSalary:
12.22Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)