Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Tate
We’re looking for an experienced and qualified Financial Controller to lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose. 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’ll bring a recognised accountancy qualification and a proven ability to navigate complex financial environments,
Date posted: 12/07/2025
Deadline: 24/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
70000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Museum
Technician
Exhibitions and Temporary Displays
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 08/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £28144 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Security Officer
Security
Full-time, working 4ON/4OFF working days only, 39 hours per week
Permanent
£26,771 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 28 July 2025
*Shifts are 08:30 – 19:30 Saturday – Thursday and 08:30 – 20:30 on Fridays.
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 28/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£26771.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
National Gallery
We’re looking for two proactive and detail-focused HR Assistants to join our dynamic Human Resources team.
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 21/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£31,081Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Science Museum Group
Interested in playing a key role in maintaining historic buildings and making sure every inspection, permit and risk assessment is spot on?
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 25/07/2025
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £28079 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Duty Manager (Retail), you will assist in maximising sales within Commercial Enterprises retail outlets.
You will provide excellent customer service and enhance the visitor experience at all National Museums Liverpool venues.
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 23/07/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12.60 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
Science Museum Group
Operations Manager role at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester.
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 25/07/2025
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
Up to £38691 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museum Directors' Council
NMDC, hosted by National Museums Liverpool is looking to recruit an Executive Assistant.
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 07/08/2025
Location:
Hybrid (with some travel to Liverpool and London)Category:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,000 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07716074905
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Community Engagement and Grants Coordinator.
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 28/07/2025
Location:
CosfordCategory:
AdministrationOther
Outreach
Salary:
£18,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Learning and Engagement Officer (SEN).
Date posted: 10/07/2025
Deadline: 31/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£32,480.03Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
Science Museum Group
Operations Manager - Railway Museum York.
Date posted: 10/07/2025
Deadline: 24/07/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesHealth and Safety
Other
Security
Salary:
Up to £38691 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
Are you passionate about data and making a difference in the public sector? The National Archives is looking for a talented data specialist to transform archival metadata bringing history to life.
Date posted: 09/07/2025
Deadline: 28/07/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
OtherDigital
Salary:
£40,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Museum
Research Manager
Research Archives and Libraries
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (18 months)
Date posted: 09/07/2025
Deadline: 06/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
Up to £34713 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Research Manager
Research Archives and Libraries
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (18 months)
Date posted: 08/07/2025
Deadline: 05/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
Up to £34713 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Birmingham Museums Trust
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the team as a Food & Beverage Assistant. Based at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery within the beautiful Edwardian Tea Rooms, you’ll be predominantly working Wednesday to Sunday.
Date posted: 08/07/2025
Deadline: 16/07/2025
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£24,309 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking, and positive individuals to join us as we start to re-open the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter (MJQ).
Date posted: 08/07/2025
Deadline: 22/07/2025
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£10,840 - £14,585 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N.A
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for someone with a background in science and industry, either through museum practice or industry experience, and an interest in connecting science and industrial heritage to audiences, to join our Curatorial & Participation team.
Date posted: 08/07/2025
Deadline: 20/07/2025
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,817 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
British Museum
To conceive, develop and deliver high-quality and appealing programmes for Young People to maximise visitor engagement with the Museum’s Collection, in line with the Museum’s vision, values and purpose. To display an awareness of a wide variety of relevant social and cultural issues and integrate these into a programme that will best suit the audience’s needs
Date posted: 08/07/2025
Deadline: 23/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
EducationSalary:
£41,852 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Victoria & Albert Museum
The successful candidate will take the lead in shaping and delivering an ambitious approach to the V&A’s international work, working with senior managers and stakeholders across the V&A to create an imaginative business strategy for the period 2026-2030.
Date posted: 08/07/2025
Deadline: 29/08/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
circa £85,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
British Museum
Website Content Editor
Communications
Full time, 41 hours per week (including 1 hour paid lunchbreak)
Permanent
£ 34,713 per annum
Date posted: 07/07/2025
Deadline: 21/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Up to £34713 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000