Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Tate
Tate is looking for an exceptional Project Manager to lead on a nationally significant tour.
Date posted: 17/06/2026
Deadline: 06/07/2026
Location:
RemoteCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£380 per dayContract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7887 4987
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
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
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Join a highly collaborative, values-led organisation where Caring, Friendly, Respectful, and Inclusive behaviours are at the heart of everything we do.
We are seeking a senior finance leader who champions equity, diversity, and inclusion, builds strong relationships at all levels, and contributes positively to a collegiate culture while providing strategic financial leadership.
Date posted: 05/06/2026
Deadline: 29/06/2026
Location:
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQCategory:
FinancialSenior management
Salary:
£79,774 per annum, pro-rata (Actual salary: £39,887 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
The National Archives
We’re looking for a highly capable, hands-on infrastructure engineer to join our IT Operations team at The National Archives.
Date posted: 22/06/2026
Deadline: 03/07/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£50,569Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Tate
We are looking for a procurement professional to help us procure and manage our key contracts and act as a business partner to colleagues carrying on the valuable and interesting work of Tate.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Procurement team which is a small but effective three-person team.
Date posted: 03/06/2026
Deadline: 25/06/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
FinancialOther
Salary:
£53,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Imperial War Museums
This role is responsible for configuring, maintaining and improving Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement to support IWM’s operations. The role works closely with a dedicated Product Manager to focus on prioritised changes, collaborating with business users, developers and external partners to translate requirements into effective solutions and deliver value where it is needed most.
Date posted: 05/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
RemoteCategory:
OtherSalary:
£57,500-£60,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of HR Operations to join the HR team at Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 03/07/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
HRSalary:
£47,061 - £53,649 per annum
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
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
British Library
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior commercial marketer, with strong business acumen, to join our team for a 13-month maternity cover and devise effective marketing strategies to meet ambitious revenue targets for the British Library.
Date posted: 22/06/2026
Deadline: 05/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
MarketingSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
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 2885
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time, Fixed Term to 30 June 2027
Salary £46,218 - £51,725
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 09/06/2026
Deadline: 23/06/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£46,218 - £51,725Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246298Museum 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
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
We are looking for an entrepreneurial and collaborative Product Innovation Manager to manage and develop new commercial products within the Gallery’s Loyalty, Sales and Ticketed Experiences (LSTE) department.
Date posted: 08/05/2026
Deadline: 29/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£41,000- £45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
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
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
Birmingham Museums Trust
The Collections Department at Birmingham Museums Trust (BMT) is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Collections Access Manager to lead the management, documentation, care, access, and storage of Birmingham Museums’ collections.
Date posted: 17/06/2026
Deadline: 10/07/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£35,700 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
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