Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Tate
An exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for culture who is looking to build upon their career in marketing by working for a leading cultural organisation.
Date posted: 19/06/2026
Deadline: 05/07/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£42,886 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Imperial War Museums
You’ll take ownership of how a globally significant collection is protected, developed and made accessible, balancing conservation excellence with public impact. From stewarding high-risk and sensitive material to advancing digitisation and sustainability, your work will shape both current access and long-term legacy.
Date posted: 19/06/2026
Deadline: 12/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£75,000-£80,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
Tate
As Head of Audience Insights, you will lead a talented team defining the insights strategy and ensuring it informs decision-making at every level across Tate. You will commission and deliver both qualitative and quantitative research programmes, build compelling data narratives, and act as a genuine champion for evidence-based thinking across a complex organisation.
Date posted: 18/06/2026
Deadline: 05/07/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
OutreachResearch
Salary:
£65,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
British Museum
We are seeking a creative and highly organised Supporter Engagement Coordinator to join our Supporter Engagement team at the British Museum!
Date posted: 18/06/2026
Deadline: 02/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £31979 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The National Archives
As Interpretation Developer it is your job to tell these stories, to make meaningful connections between our audiences and our collection.
Date posted: 17/06/2026
Deadline: 01/07/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Museum
The museum is seeking an exceptional Curator to take a leading role in shaping, researching, and sharing the European Deep History collection material culture (c. 6000–800 BCE) in the department of Britain, Europe & Prehistory.
Date posted: 17/06/2026
Deadline: 15/07/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£44,719 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are recruiting a fixed-term Collections Storage Officer role, until the 31 March 2028, to form part of a small project team who are undertaking this work, working alongside specialist teams from across the V&A.
Date posted: 16/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£30,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
British Library
Co-design a research project with the Library for a 12-month funded-fellowship, where you will be embedded in our expert curatorial and research teams.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 15/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£35,993 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Library
Co-design a research project with the Library for a 12-month funded-fellowship, where you will be embedded in our expert curatorial and research teams.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 15/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£35,993 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Library
This role provides 2nd line support within the Technology department, focusing on our Server and Storage Infrastructure. Working closely with existing partners and internal support teams, this role is based in St Pancras.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a Finance Analyst. The role supports the delivery of timely, accurate financial information and insight to inform decision‑making across the organisation. The postholder will play a key role in month‑end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and partnering with non‑finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and performance.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£41,623 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Library
The Endangered Archives Programme (EAP) at the British Library gives grants via an annual funding round to projects to survey and digitise archive collections across the world. Since 2004, the Programme has helped digitise more than sixteen million images and 35,000 sound tracks.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareResearch
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
We are looking for a Digital Humanities Research Software Engineer (DH RSE) to become an integral part of the Digital Research Team at the British Library.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 19/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£43,867 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
National Gallery
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a researcher for the Development Department of the National Gallery, London. The Development Department raises income to support the National Gallery and its activities, helping to maintain and enhance the Gallery’s world-class collection for the benefit of visitors from the UK and overseas.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£36,950Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for 3 Events Assistants to support its events programme.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 24/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£14.80Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266Museum of London
At the heart of London, our museum is a meeting place for stories - past, present, and future. We are here to enrich understanding and appreciation of the city and all its people, offering a home where the extraordinary and the everyday collide. From the bustling markets to hidden histories, from riotous invention to quiet reflection, we celebrate London in all its richness and complexity.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 26/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£34,631 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Tate
Could you be our next Visitor Engagement and Operations Manager? No two days will ever be the same at Tate!
Tate’s vision is to be the most artistically adventurous and culturally inclusive global art museum, enabling our visitors to explore, experience and enjoy every moment of their visit to our galleries.
Date posted: 11/06/2026
Deadline: 26/06/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, Tate ModernCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£39,791 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
British Museum
The Treasure Registrar plays a key role in supporting the administration of finds reported under the Treasure Act 1996.
Date posted: 11/06/2026
Deadline: 25/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + (£17,785.20 pro rata)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Gallery
National Gallery Global Ltd (NGG) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Hospitality & Events Manager.
Date posted: 11/06/2026
Deadline: 06/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£42,435.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885Museum of London
This role will suit someone who is passionate and proactive about access and inclusion.
You will be key in guiding us to ensure that our public programmes for our new museum at Smithfield and London Museum Docklands meets the needs of all visitors, and is inclusive and welcoming to everyone.
Date posted: 08/06/2026
Deadline: 23/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£41,936 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611