Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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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
British Museum
This is a brand-new conservation team who will contribute to one of the world's most comprehensive cultural heritage redevelopment programmes.
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £33470 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
This is a new opportunity to join Collection Management department of one of the world’s leading art institutions.
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
Tate Stores, with regular travel to other London sites and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
28,864Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078878888
Museum of the Home
We are seeking a part-time Community Producer to join the team, and help shape bold, community-led cultural work in East London. You’ll collaborate with Vietnamese and wider East & Southeast Asian communities to co-create inspiring programmes exploring home, heritage, migration and identity.
Date posted: 26/02/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
E2 8EACategory:
CuratorialEvents
Exhibitions
Outreach
Salary:
£16,950 pro rata (£33,900 FTE)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Ashmolean Museum is looking for a talented individual to join our friendly Finance team as a Finance Business Partner.
Date posted: 03/03/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH) with an option to work from home.Category:
FinancialSalary:
up to £58,265 per annum (with a discretionary range dependant on skills and experience)
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Casual Learning Assistant.
Date posted: 07/03/2026
Deadline: 17/03/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
EducationSalary:
The post is offered on a zero hours contract at a rate of £16.04 per hour.Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
02075639544
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will join the GLAM Museums Digital Collections following the implementation of a new digital collections systems infrastructure and service. You will provide systems management and user support for the Collections Management System (EMu) used by the Museum of Natural History and the History of Science Museum.
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 18/03/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
Grade 6
National Gallery
We are seeking a highly experienced and enthusiastic Senior Picture Researcher to work in our small, dedicated Publishing team overseeing picture research for National Gallery Global’s publications and merchandise.
Date posted: 04/03/2026
Deadline: 18/03/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£40,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands.
Date posted: 06/03/2026
Deadline: 20/03/2026
Location:
London or MidlandsCategory:
MarketingSalary:
Circa £38,000 to £42,000 per annum (dependent on location)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £49,792 - £56,426 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 04/03/2026
Deadline: 20/03/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£49,792 - £56,426 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust is currently looking for a Digital Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping how digital technology connects our audiences, collections and people.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced digital leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation, culture and public engagement.
Date posted: 03/03/2026
Deadline: 20/03/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
ITMarketing
Digital
Salary:
£34,320 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
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
British Library
Working in our Acquisitions South Team, you will be using the Library's acquisition and cataloguing system to check, order, record and pay for material selected for the Asian and African Collections, which house some of the world’s finest resources for the study of Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Date posted: 09/03/2026
Deadline: 22/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£37,784 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
British Library
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Research and Operations to play a pivotal leadership role within our Development team.
Date posted: 25/02/2026
Deadline: 22/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Fundraising / developmentResearch
Salary:
£52,724 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
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
As the Objects Conservator based at IWM London, you’ll be the lead Objects specialist on site, working alongside Paintings and Frames conservators, and collaborating closely with colleagues at IWM Duxford. Your work will shape how objects are cared for, understood and presented—ranging from small, intricate items like compasses to large composite objects like diving suits.
Date posted: 26/02/2026
Deadline: 23/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
£30,906 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Youth Mentor role is an exciting opportunity to join a team at Oxford University Museum of Natural History with a reputation for excellence and innovation. The museum’s public engagement team works closely with the collections and research teams to deliver a wide range of programming to diverse audiences.
Date posted: 27/02/2026
Deadline: 23/03/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
EducationSalary:
Grade 5
Tate
Tate Britain is looking for a Production and Art Installation Coordinator to fill a key role within their curatorial department!
Date posted: 12/03/2026
Deadline: 23/03/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
British Museum
The British Museum is looking for an exceptional Events Manager with experience in museum, heritage and/or arts environments to join our Events team.
Date posted: 09/03/2026
Deadline: 23/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £35928 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000