Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 30/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 30/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Imperial War Museums
We’re looking for a passionate Visitor Experience Manager to lead and deliver an outstanding visitor experience across our branch(es). You’ll champion inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring every visitor feels welcome and valued.
Date posted: 15/01/2026
Deadline: 30/01/2026
Location:
IWM NorthCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34,000-£36,000 per annum (Dependant on experience)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Life’s vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we’re looking for a Paper Conservator to join our Museums & Collections Conservation team.
Date posted: 28/11/2025
Deadline: 01/02/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£36,272.27 - £42,116.92Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928
Imperial War Museums
We're looking for a customer focused Retail & Admissions Supervisor at HMS Belfast. You'll welcome visitors, provide information, deliver excellent service and drive sales.
Date posted: 21/01/2026
Deadline: 01/02/2026
Location:
HMS BelfastCategory:
OtherSalary:
£28,008 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
The National Archives
As the Lead Cloud Security Engineer, you will lead TNA wide initiatives to protect digital assets, data and cloud infrastructure from ever evolving threats.
Date posted: 14/01/2026
Deadline: 01/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
SecuritySenior management
Digital
Salary:
£60,000 - £64,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
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: 13/01/2026
Deadline: 01/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£13,852.22Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
The National Archives
Be part of a dedicated and supportive team working at the intersection of conservation, digitisation, and public access.
Date posted: 15/01/2026
Deadline: 02/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£29.258Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
British Museum
Security Officer
Full-time working 4 ON / 4 OFF working days only, or days and nights
Permanent
£28,196 - £31,325 per annum depending on working pattern offered
Apply by 12pm (midday) on Monday, 2 February 2026
Date posted: 19/01/2026
Deadline: 02/02/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£28,196 - £31,325 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
This is a chance to join a small but very busy team. Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day FM tasks such as compliance checks, responding to building emergencies, contractor liaison, and carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance.
Date posted: 21/01/2026
Deadline: 04/02/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Grade 4
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
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:
01937Location:
BrightonCategory:
EducationResearch
Salary:
£34,434 – £39,152 pro-rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900
Black Country Living Museum
The Black Country Living Museum is seeking a Car Park Assistant to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Museum's front line, where you’ll be helping customers transcend into the past by being the first point of contact for our visitors.
Date posted: 27/01/2026
Deadline: 06/02/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12.22 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
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:
02078874997
Glasgow Museums
A part-time Marketing Officer role with the Sauchiehall Street Culture and Heritage District, delivering the Proof of Concept phase of our National Lottery Heritage Fund Heritage Places programme.
Date posted: 23/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£36,272.27 - £42,116.92Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928
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:
02075639544Museum 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 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
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