Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Museum of London
The coming years represent an unprecedented time for London Museum as we build a New Museum for London in West Smithfield.
The historic collections are moving to both new and existing displays and stores. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale collections move and develop your experience of collections documentation, management and care.
Date posted: 17/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
34,631 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
65000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
British Library
A vacancy has arisen for a music cataloguer in the Special Collections Metadata team at St. Pancras. The post holder will join a small team responsible for cataloguing printed, manuscript and digital music materials. Tasks will include creating and deriving catalogue records using RDA (Resource Description and Access),
Date posted: 16/04/2026
Deadline: 03/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Research
Salary:
31244Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113Museum of London
London Museum is at a once-in-a-generation turning point. As we prepare to open our landmark new home at Smithfield alongside our established site at Docklands, we’re building the operational foundations that will carry us forward and retail is at the heart of it.
Date posted: 16/04/2026
Deadline: 28/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Circa £40,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
The National Archives
The National Archives has an exciting opportunity for Document Production Advisors to join our Document Services team to work in Kew.
Date posted: 15/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
OtherSalary:
£28,100 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands.
Date posted: 15/04/2026
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£6,609.20Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as an Events Administrator.
Date posted: 14/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Salary:
The salary for this role is £31,500 per annum.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Science Museum Group
Prospect Development Manager at Science Museum Group
Date posted: 13/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £38950 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
The British Library has an internationally renowned collection of archives and manuscripts which grows year on year. We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent cataloguer to describe and enable access to hybrid archives from the Contemporary Archives and Manuscripts department, containing both paper and born-digital records.
Date posted: 13/04/2026
Deadline: 24/04/2026
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Museum
Conservator: Stone, Wall Paintings and Mosaics
x1 Full-time, x1 Part-time (4 days per week)
On-site (based in Bloomsbury, London)
Fixed term (until 31 December 2027)
£26,776 - £33,470 per annum (depending on working pattern)
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 27 April 2026
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 27/04/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£26,776 - £33,470 (depending on working pattern)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Imperial War Museums
Working closely with an external design agency, you will guide web design from IWM’s side and help shape a new, robust design system. Your work will directly influence how audiences understand conflict, engage with our content, and access our sites, services and collections.
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
UKCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£53,000-£55,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
National Museums Scotland
Senior Registrar | Full time | 35 hours
Full Time Salary: £46,032 - £49,569
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh plus travel to other sites | Hybrid eligible
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareRegistrar
Salary:
£46,032 - £49,569Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 247 4223
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Public Events Manager.
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 01/05/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
EventsSalary:
£30,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
The National Archives
We are now seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Manager to help shape, support and optimise the day-to-day running of our conservation studios and heritage science laboratories.
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Royal Museums Greenwich
Our Commerce and Visitor Experience department is looking for a new Publishing Project Editor to join the team.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
Greenwich, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£36,900 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
The National Archives
The National Archives is seeking an innovative and proactive Head of Corporate Performance and Risk to help us embed a culture of positive risk management and performance framework the organisation.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 22/04/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
FinancialOther
Salary:
£55,000 to £68,259 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Gallery
We are looking for a talented, creative Graphic Designer to provide maternity cover for the Gallery’s busy Creative Department. This is a maternity cover contract which will last for up to 12 months.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£38,133Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Gallery
We are looking for a talented, creative Graphic Designer to join the Gallery’s busy Creative Department. This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£38,133 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for 3 Visitor Experience Assistants.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 21/04/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£15,887.50Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
32912Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792