Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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The National Archives
In this role, you will have a records specialism in one or more of the political, diplomatic, government, social, legal, or economic history of Britain post-1782.
Date posted: 30/01/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
CuratorialFront of house/visitor services
Research
Salary:
£45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Victoria & Albert Museum
The Formal Learning programme builds creative confidence and skills for children from the Early Years Foundation Stage up to Key Stage 3 (from age 3 to age 14).
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 15/02/2026
Location:
Bethnal GreenCategory:
EducationSalary:
£40,770Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
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
The National Archives
This role would suit someone who is motivated to increase access to public digital records and who thinks hard about how the technological landscape is changing.
Date posted: 30/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£60,000 per annum (£57,354 plus £2,646 market supplement)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
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 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 Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Part Time Retail Assistant, Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The salary for this role is £14,404 (£28,808 FTE) per annum.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Part Time Gallery Team Member, Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The salary for this role is £12,963.60 (£28,808 FTE) per annum.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544
Tate
Tate is looking for a Paper Conservator to join the Collection Care Storage and Operations project team.
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 22/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£38,394 pro rata per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Tate
Tate is looking for a Paper Conservator to support our programme of acquisitions.
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 22/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£38,394Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
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/ALocation:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
18,200Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
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
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit an IT/AV Technician.
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£27,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
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:
OtherTelephone:
02078812444
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
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
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