Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for three Visitor Experience Assistants.
Date posted: 07/09/2026
Deadline: 27/09/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,812.50Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
National Museums Liverpool
As Administrative Officer, you'll provide high-quality administrative support across the Visitor Experience Department and Operations Directorate. Working with colleagues across a range of teams, you'll help improve communication, coordination and the delivery of effective operations.
Date posted: 27/08/2026
Deadline: 16/09/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£27,240 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Tate
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Art Handling Technician to support the delivery of Tate's programme and make sure that standards are maintained for object packing, handling, movement, documentation, storage and display.
Date posted: 01/09/2026
Deadline: 15/09/2026
Location:
Across Tate's London sites and WiltshireCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£28,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
British Museum
BM Images is seeking an Administrator to support the image licensing team and help make the British Museum's collection accessible around the world.
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 23/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationDigital
Salary:
£26500 - £29000 per annum + (£15,900 - £17,400pa)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Research Assistant to work on the creation of a future exhibition.
Date posted: 01/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£28,520 - £32,925Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Science Museum Group
Public Programme Coordinator at the National Science and Media Museum
Date posted: 31/08/2026
Deadline: 21/09/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £26265 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust is currently looking for a Technician to join the team.
Date posted: 02/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesTechnician
Salary:
£28704Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
British Museum
The British Museum is looking for a Box Office Assistant to join their incredible Visitor & Security Services team!
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 23/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £29357 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Engagement & Events Team at Tate
Join Tate’s Engagement & Events Team! You will provide essential administrative and organisational support across a busy and diverse events programme, helping to create engaging experiences for Tate’s supporters and advocates.
Date posted: 03/09/2026
Deadline: 20/09/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Science Museum Group
Looking to build your collections care career in the world's first railway town?
Date posted: 10/09/2026
Deadline: 24/09/2026
Location:
Shildon, County DurhamCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £24479 per annum + £14,687 pro rata for 21 hours per weekContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
Creativity, innovation and forward thinking are part of every aspect of Tate and we approach corporate fundraising in the same way! Join our Corporate Partnerships Team.
Date posted: 08/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Ashmolean Museum is the University of Oxford’s world-class museum of art and archaeology. The Department of Western Art cares for approximately 300,000 objects.
You will lead day-to-day collections management, ensuring safe storage, movement, security and documentation in line with SPECTRUM standards and conservation requirements.
Date posted: 07/09/2026
Deadline: 16/09/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
Grade 6
British Film Institute
We are looking for an Assistant Curator to join the BFI’s Curatorial Team, acting as a key link between the BFI Screencraft collections (designs, posters and stills) and the Stories in Motion programme (a major National Lottery-funded programme designed to broaden access to the UK's screen heritage).
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 24/09/2026
Location:
BerkhamstedCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£35,640 - £41,763 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442079575399
British Museum
We're looking for an experienced Administrator to join the Museum's Information Systems (IS) department on a fixed-term basis.
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/AMuseum of London
London Museum is here to enrich the understanding and appreciation of London and all its
people – past, present and future. A home for learning, exploration and adventure, we aspire to be a force for good in London, as London must be for the world.
Date posted: 01/09/2026
Deadline: 13/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
34063Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Tate
We are currently recruiting for two Senior Art Handling Technicians to support the delivery of Tate’s exciting programmes.
Date posted: 08/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
British Library
The British Library is one of the world's leading research libraries and a vibrant cultural destination, welcoming thousands of visitors each year to an extensive programme of public events, conferences, exhibitions, lectures, performances, and commercial hires.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic AV Supervisor to join our Media team at our iconic St Pancras site.
Date posted: 04/09/2026
Deadline: 27/09/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937Museum of London
We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new museum for London. The London Museum will sit in atmospheric former market buildings, at the heart of one of the capitals most historic and creative quarters, Smithfield. The New Museum project is one of the largest cultural projects in Europe and will transform the Museum, Smithfield and the City of London.
Date posted: 04/09/2026
Deadline: 16/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
34063Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
National Gallery
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Chief Commercial Officer of National Gallery Global, the National Gallery’s commercial subsidiary.
Date posted: 01/09/2026
Deadline: 18/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£34,000 - 36,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Museum
We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Membership Services Coordinator to play a key role in helping us deliver an outstanding service.
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 13/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£31,979 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A