Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Management Accountant to deliver high-quality financial insight, support strategic decision-making, and more.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 15/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Up to £54992 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
A 21-month post-doctoral fellowship using oral history to capture insight into the lived experience of the Covid-19 pandemic analysing new interviews alongside the recordings that were made during and between the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, especially those archived at the British Library.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Library
This role is located within the British Library’s Community Participation Team, who are responsible for leading on the Library’s engagement with families, young people, community groups and adult learners.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EducationSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Library
The world-famous British Library have a rare and exciting opportunity for a permanent Desktop Technician to join our existing Technology team based in Boston Spa.
Do you:
• Get a buzz from providing a first-rate level of service?
• Want a superb work-life-balance?
• Want to be part of something you can be proud of whilst being looked after in the Public Sector?
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Treasure Registrar to support the administration of finds reported under the Treasure Act 1996.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 15/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a part-time assistant paintings conservator working on the structural conservation of panel and canvas supports.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£15,560 per annum (based on an FTE of £38,900 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Ashmolean Museum is seeking an outstanding Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art to lead the development, interpretation, and research of post-1945 collections within the Western Art Department.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 22/06/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH). Home working is possible at least one day a week.Category:
CuratorialResearch
Salary:
Starting from £56,623 per annum
National Museums Liverpool
As a Catering Assistant, you’ll help create a welcoming experience by delivering great customer service and supporting the smooth running of the café. This busy, front-facing role involves serving food and drink, maintaining high standards, and contributing positively as part of a team.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 24/06/2026
Location:
Multiple locations availableCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£12.71 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
As a Visitor Assistant, you’ll create a welcoming, safe and engaging environment, helping visitors make the most of their time with us. This varied, front-facing role involves proactive engagement, excellent customer service and supporting memorable visitor experiences.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12.71 per hour / £24,520 per annum (pro rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
As a Housekeeper, you’ll maintain high standards of cleanliness across our venues, ensuring spaces are safe, welcoming and well-presented. This hands-on role requires attention to detail and pride in your work, supporting great experiences for all who visit or work here.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
Multiple locations availableCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£12.71 per hour / £24,520 per annum (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £14.80 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will support the delivery and promotion of more than 160 events each year, working closely with the Events Manager to provide administrative, operational and marketing support for the Museum’s venue hire business.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 09/06/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
EventsSalary:
Grade 4
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Major Projects & Exhibitions Department at the Ashmolean Museum delivers gallery redevelopments, temporary exhibitions and major cross-museum projects. You will join a creative and collaborative team, supporting the Museum’s public engagement, exhibitions and commercial activities through inspiring visual design.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PHCategory:
DesignSalary:
starting from £32,108 per annum*
Lakeland Arts
To grow income from Charitable Trusts, Foundations, and statutory funders by identifying new funding opportunities, developing compelling, high-quality funding applications, and delivering excellent stewardship.
The role will support Lakeland Arts’ artistic, heritage, learning, and engagement programmes across its sites in the Lake District.
Date posted: 28/05/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
WindermereCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537
Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for a Part Time HR & Training Officer to join the existing HR team. Reporting to the HR Manager.
Date posted: 28/05/2026
Deadline: 05/06/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
HRSalary:
£17,983.68 - £19,776.76
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tate's Individual Giving & Collection Development team!
The International Council Officer provides support to the Head of Individual Giving & Collection Development in sustaining the activities of the International Council, Tate's highest-level annual giving group of leading philanthropists and art collectors from around the world.
Date posted: 27/05/2026
Deadline: 09/06/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, Millbank, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a proactive, confident Ticketing Administrator to join the Ticketing team.
Date posted: 27/05/2026
Deadline: 10/06/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£15,515.92 (FTE: £25859.87 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
British Library
The British Library is seeking to recruit a Curator to join the Modern Archives and Manuscripts section at St Pancras on a permanent basis. The Modern Archives and Manuscripts section is responsible for the Western Manuscript collections 1601-1950, including major holdings of historical, political, literary, theatrical and scientific papers.
Date posted: 26/05/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Royal Museums Greenwich
This voluntary role will support Royal Museums Greenwich's curatorial team in researching and processing its oral history collection, which contains stories of life at sea from the 1890s to the 2020s. This is a virtual volunteering project, designed so that volunteers can complete tasks from home.
Date posted: 26/05/2026
Deadline: 07/06/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
OtherSalary:
UnpaidContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02083128565