Jobs
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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
Museum of the Home
We are looking for a self motivated and experienced individual to take up the key role of Operations Manager at the Museum, with responsibility for the delivery of effective operational services to ensure the museum site is clean, safe, maintained, secure and compliant.
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 26/10/2026
Location:
HoxtonCategory:
AdministrationBuildings and facilities
Health and Safety
Security
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
British Museum
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to play a leading role in the development and delivery of our international touring exhibition programme.
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£51,623 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Science Museum Group
Corporate Relationships Manager (Membership) at the Science Museum, London
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 26/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £39729 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
As Senior Database Manager (Fundraising), you will lead the management and development of our Raiser’s Edge (RE7) database and oversee the processes that underpin fundraising, Membership and Patron activity.
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£44,876 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
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
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tate’s Digital team, producing videos, games and other digital content and experiences for kids and families.
You will be responsible for Tate Kids, Tate’s dedicated online space for 4–12 year olds to play games, quizzes, watch videos and learn about art.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 22/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Tate
Tate is seeking to engage an experienced researcher or curator with in-depth, specialist knowledge of Indigenous art with a particular emphasis on Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA region), to be an Adjunct Curator for the Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational. The Adjunct Curator will carry out research for Tate from their country of residence as the role will be remote.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 28/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialOther
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874997
Glasgow Museums
We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life, and that starts with the people who work here. As a Development Assistant, you'll support fundraising and giving programmes, helping deliver an excellent experience for donors and members. Join a team dedicated to making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£28,779.46 - £30,921.53Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 2874350National Museum of the Royal Navy
RNM: Naval Aviation is a vibrant and varied visitor attraction, bringing together ticketing, retail, catering, events and a wide range of visitor experiences across the site. Our Visitor Experience team works across all these areas to help every visitor feel safe, welcome and inspired.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 06/11/2026
Location:
YeoviltonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Salary (Grade 5) – £31,064 - £32,507 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum Design Studio seeks a Senior 3D Designer to strategically develop and design our exhibitions and galleries programme, enhancing displays and developing spatial projects within the Museum. As well as designing, you will provide project administration and programming, being responsible for day-to-day project delivery coordination.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
£40,761 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5088
Glasgow Museums
We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here. Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to join our Retail team. Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
Merchant City, GlasgowCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£66,165.67 - £76,627.94Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 4350
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Individual Giving & Collection Development team!
Join us to help fundraise for Tate’s mission to make art accessible for all; to help drive Tate into the future, working with inspiring content and ground breaking projects, in amazing spaces, and as part of a passionate, inclusive and welcoming team.
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 23/10/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
National Library of Scotland
29 hours per week, 12 month fixed term maternity cover post.
Salary:£32,173 (£26,657 pro-rata) per annum
Based in Glasgow at the Kelvin Hall.
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 17/10/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
26,657Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
British Museum
Shape the future of talent at one of the world's greatest cultural institutions - The British Museum!
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 22/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
Up to £33482 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Museum of the Home
Museum of the Home is seeking an Individual Giving and Campaigns Manager with a proven track record in supporter engagement and donor stewardship to work as part of a small team to support the planning and delivery of the Museum’s upcoming major Development priorities.
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 30/10/2026
Location:
London E2 8EACategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077399893