Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Tate Britain team as Head Gardener, responsible for the future care of The Clore Garden at Tate Britain. You will also play a critical role as an advocate and ambassador for the Clore Garden, bringing the garden to life for our visitors and volunteers.
Date posted: 09/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
MillbankCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesCuratorial
Salary:
£52,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
British Library
The British Library Estates & Facilities Management department has an interesting and rewarding permanent vacancy for a Senior Building Services Manager. The role is based in St Pancras, where we provide services and support for both our sites at St Pancras, London, and Boston Spa, Yorkshire.
Date posted: 12/01/2026
Deadline: 06/02/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
The National Archives
Play a vital role in redeveloping our Digital offer
Date posted: 15/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£42,000 plus £2,998 Market SupplementContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
Science Museum Group
Do you have an interest in preventive conservation and protecting collections before damage occurs?
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 13/02/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £38870 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
Join the IWM Institute as an Operations Coordinator, supporting live and digital events, managing logistics, coordinating creators and contributors, updating web content, and ensuring smooth delivery of impactful public programming.
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Salary:
£30,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a HR Manager (32 hours).
Date posted: 19/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
HRSalary:
The salary for this role is between £33,600 (£42,000 FTE) and £34,400 (£43,000 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544
Tate
This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the Conservation Department of one of the world’s leading art institutions. We are seeking a conservation scientist to contribute to the understanding, conservation and preservation of artworks in Tate's and other collections.
Date posted: 20/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
MillbankCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£39, 307 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888Museum of London
We are looking for a new Assistant Registrar to join our registrar team who support object acquisition, lending, borrowing, and other collections activities across the museum. The next two years will be a busy time for the team as the museum prepares for opening at Smithfield, and the final exit from London Museum Spaces.
Date posted: 20/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£29,171 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Community Learning Producer (24 hours).
Date posted: 21/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
EducationSalary:
The salary for this post is between £18,900 (£31,500 FTE) to £20,400 (£34,000 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544
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
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:
OtherTelephone:
02078812444
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:
02039855979Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
34237Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
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 8000Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
41694Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
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
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:
02078874997Museum 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:
02078145611