Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
Join the British Museum's Greece and Rome department in a focused, high‑impact curatorial role!
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
Your expertise will directly enhance how thousands of researchers interact with IWM’s stories, collections, and knowledge, helping ensure our research offer remains of the highest standard
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
£34,000-£36,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a passionate and experienced individual to join our Collections Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in collections management and the care of historic objects. If you have real enthusiasm for bringing the stories of the Black Country to life, we’d love to hear from you.
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 06/03/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
c£35,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
Science Museum Group
Ready to play a key role in delivering construction and infrastructure projects, keeping multiple stakeholders aligned and momentum strong?
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34000 - £39000 per annum + 24-month FTCContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Are you ready to play a key role in keeping important projects on track and making things happen?
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27000 - £29000 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
We are seeking an enthusiastic Copyright and Compliance Support Officer to support the compliance work of the British Library / Qatar Foundation Partnership programme.
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
LegalSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Library
This role is essential in order for the British Library to deliver its critical operations in relation to the efficient, secure and timely opening, sorting and routing of new print collection material received at Boston Spa.
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term
(from April 2026 to 31 March 2027)
Salary £30,900 - £32,250 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Date posted: 13/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£30,900 - £32,250 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Imperial War Museums
You’ll play a leading role in shaping campaigns that bring our stories to life and broaden our appeal, especially with families at IWM London and IWM North.
Date posted: 13/02/2026
Deadline: 23/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£45,000-£47,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
Sir John Soane's Museum
We are seeking to recruit specialist Guidebook Sellers to be employed on a casual basis and be responsible for greeting visitors and selling guidebooks. We are looking for people who are available to work Wednesday to Sunday. Shifts last for 4 hours and are either morning (9:45am to 1:45pm) or afternoon (12:45pm to 4:45pm). We hope to offer at least two shifts a week.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£13.85 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074404273
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Retail Supervisor.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
OtherSalary:
£16,676.69Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 2052266Location:
BrightonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£29,064 – £31,022Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
03000290900
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Tate Modern Paintings Conservation team supporting its programme of exhibitions, displays & loans.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£23,874 (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
Tate
Could you be our next Visitor Engagement and Operations Manager? No two days will ever be the same at Tate!
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 26/02/2026
Location:
Tate Modern and Tate BritainCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£39,790Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078878888
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: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£30,950pa (plus allowance and benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812493
British Museum
This is the only role of its kind in the UK. It represents an opportunity to curate and expand a world-class collection of 50,000 medals!
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 04/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Linking Navy to Nation with inspiring stories and experiences. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through the stories of the people who served on them.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 25/02/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (Grade 7): £48,185 - £54,185 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Linking Navy to Nation with inspiring stories and experiences. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through the stories of the people who served on them.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 04/03/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (Grade 6): £38,961 - £41,340 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
23928 94170
The National Archives
We have two fantastic opportunities for talented marketeers, with an interest in history and the cultural sector.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£35,759 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a Heritage Operations Officer to join the Astronomy team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
AdministrationOutreach
Salary:
£36,900 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565