Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
The British Museum is seeking an organised and proactive Access Control Assistant to help maintain the safety and security of one of the world's most visited cultural institutions.
Date posted: 26/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£32,447 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Imperial War Museums
IWM Duxford is seeking an Air Show Assistant to support the planning and delivery of our internationally renowned air shows and flying events. Working closely with the Air Show Team and Flying Display Directors, you'll coordinate event administration, prepare operational documentation, support stakeholders and help deliver outstanding events that attract visitors from across the UK and beyond.
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£24,000 - £25,340Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Library
We are looking to recruit a Manuscripts Assistant to join the Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts team on a fixed-term, 12-month basis.
Date posted: 19/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ConservationCuratorial
Salary:
£31,244 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Tate
As Assistant Collection Registrar (Acquisitions and Long Loans) you will be part of the Collection Management team and involved in the acquisitions and long loans process. You will spend varied days co-ordinating and documenting the movement and acquisition of art works from our collections, prioritising their care.
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 24/11/2026
Location:
SE1 5GGCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£32,674Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 8874974
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Exhibitions and Art Handling team at Tate Liverpool as we prepare to reopen!
Date posted: 28/10/2026
Deadline: 10/11/2026
Location:
Tate Liverpool + RIBA NorthCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£29,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
British Museum
We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Press Officer to join our busy Communications team.
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/ARoyal Pavilion and Museums
At Brighton & Hove Museums, we care for over one million objects and some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the world-famous Royal Pavilion. As a vibrant and ambitious charity, we’re passionate about preserving Brighton & Hove’s rich heritage while ensuring our buildings continue to inspire, educate and welcome visitors for years to come.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 05/11/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£44,516 – £47,653Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
03000290900
British Museum
As a Business Analyst, you will act as an internal consultant at the intersection of business need, technical design and technology strategy.
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£43,225 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Army Museum
Creative role leading on Product Development, Merchandising and Ecommerce to engage and extend physical and digital audience reach, grow retail income and enhance our brand reputation
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£22,218 (pro rata of FTE £37,030)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077300717Museum of London
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for conservation and collection care?
Do you thrive on bringing people together, leading complex projects and driving positive change?
If so then join us and be part of something extraordinary as we shape the future of our collection.
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£43,419 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
British Library
The Collection Metadata Standards team has a vacancy for a Collection Metadata Analyst. The team is responsible for co-ordinating the development and implementation of the bibliographic standards which the Library uses to describe our collection, enable discovery of collection items, and disseminate catalogue records globally.
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 02/11/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will join Oxford University Museum of Natural History, home to internationally important scientific collections supporting research, teaching and public engagement.
Date posted: 18/10/2026
Deadline: 06/11/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Grade 5
National Museums Liverpool
As Collections Documentation Officer, you will support the management and improvement of collections information, helping to maintain accurate, consistent and accessible records. Through data quality and documentation work, you'll help ensure collections information is fit for future use.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationCollections Care
IT
Registrar
Digital
Salary:
£28,896 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Science Museum Group
Could you help move one of the UK's most important scientific collections, from microscope slides to railway carriages?
Date posted: 28/10/2026
Deadline: 11/11/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £25820 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museums Liverpool
As Collections Technical Analyst, you will provide technical expertise for our Collections Management System, supporting system administration, data migration and integrations. You'll help ensure collections information is accurate, accessible and managed in line with agreed standards and best practice.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationCollections Care
IT
Registrar
Digital
Salary:
£34,794 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Science Museum Group
Communications Manager - Transformation
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 03/11/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£30000 - £32000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
The British Library is looking for a Conservation Intern to join our Conservation Department.
Date posted: 19/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£27,706 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
As Conservator: Storage, your main focus will be providing preventive conservation support for collection stores across the British Museum estate.
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 13/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £40513 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Gallery
The National Gallery’s Learning Team brings people and paintings together. Would you like to explore creative ways to engage audiences, gain hands-on experience, and develop new skills? We’re looking for two Creative Learning Trainees to join our team in early 2027.
Date posted: 26/10/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
The National Gallery, LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£25,660.80 per annum working 4 days per week (based on an FTE of £32,076 per annum).Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
National Gallery
We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative Data Analytics Manager to join the National Gallery’s Data & Insight team
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£48,870Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A