Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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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: 28/01/2026
Deadline: 16/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
HRSalary:
£55,000 - £57,000 pro rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
Science Museum Group
Visitor Experience Assistant Positions at NRM, York.
Date posted: 28/01/2026
Deadline: 04/02/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £12.60 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Black Country Living Museum
The Black Country Living Museum is seeking a Car Park Assistant to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Museum's front line, where you’ll be helping customers transcend into the past by being the first point of contact for our visitors.
Date posted: 27/01/2026
Deadline: 06/02/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12.22 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
British Museum
The Museum is seeking an experienced Conservator to play a leading role in the preventive care of one of the world's most significant collections.
Date posted: 27/01/2026
Deadline: 17/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £39105 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the ARTIST ROOMS team, delivering the National Touring Exhibition Programme of Tate and National Galleries of Scotland!
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherRegistrar
Salary:
£32,479Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Museum
As Collections Manager, you will lead hands‑on teams delivering high‑risk, high‑impact documentation, packing and decant projects!
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £33469 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Glasgow Museums
Part-time Business Operations Officer supporting the Sauchiehall Street Culture and Heritage District team to deliver the Proof of Concept phase of our National Lottery Heritage Fund programme.
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,984.86 - £34,917.78Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a dynamic and collaborative individual to take on the role of Events Operational Manager. The successful applicant will work with stakeholders across the Museum and externally to lead the delivery of our outstanding events programme.
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 15/02/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
EventsSalary:
£37,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)Museum of London
We are looking for a dynamic Digital Production Officer to work alongside our Digital Product Managers supporting project delivery across multiple workstreams. As well as coordinating project tasks, timelines, and communications, you will support the ongoing work to ensure our digital platforms are managed effectively.
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 15/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£33,707 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611Museum of London
We are on the brink of something extraordinary at London Museum – building a new museum that brings fresh voices, stories, and experiences to life, offering visitors an unforgettable journey through London’s past, present, and future. The Creative Programme is the London Museum’s public programme, taking place in the new London Museum Smithfield (opening 2026).
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£33,460 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
National Army Museum
Are you passionate about video content and social media, and excited to share new stories with audiences? We are seeking to appoint a Digital Communications Officer to create high-quality and engaging content for a range of digital platforms and social media channels.
Date posted: 24/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£30,950pa (plus allowance and benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812493
The National Archives
As a Senior Collection Care Technician, you will work alongside a team of conservation, preservation, engagement, and heritage science professionals.
Date posted: 23/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£29,258 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Museum
The British Museum is hiring a Head of Pictorial Art Conservation, to manage a team of Eastern Art on paper and silk conservators!
Date posted: 23/01/2026
Deadline: 13/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £48568 per annum + £48,568 (£29,140 pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum is hiring a Head of Pictorial Art Conservation, to manage a team of Eastern Art on paper and silk conservators!
Date posted: 23/01/2026
Deadline: 13/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £48568 per annum + £48,568 (£29,140 pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Glasgow Museums
A part-time Marketing Officer role with the Sauchiehall Street Culture and Heritage District, delivering the Proof of Concept phase of our National Lottery Heritage Fund Heritage Places programme.
Date posted: 23/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£36,272.27 - £42,116.92Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
41694Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
34237Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
The National Archives
You’ll join the Access to Digital Records team to design inclusive, intuitive services that make this heritage usable at scale and with confidence.
Date posted: 22/01/2026
Deadline: 05/02/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£38,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
National Army Museum
We’re recruiting for a new member of our Human Resources team who will provide support to the Assistant Director (Resources) in a wide range of activities for the provision of dedicated Human Resources and Volunteering support to the Museum as an integral part of the organisation.
Date posted: 22/01/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
ChelseaCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£41,020pa (plus benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812444
British Library
We are looking for experienced candidates to work in the Modern Archives and Manuscripts section, which is responsible for the Western Manuscript collections 1601-1950, including major holdings of historical, political, literary, theatrical and scientific papers.
Date posted: 22/01/2026
Deadline: 18/02/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937