Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Museum of the Home
This role is for a fundraising leader with a broad range of experience. Reporting directly to the Director and collaborating with colleagues across the Museum and the wider cultural sector, this role is integral to positioning us as the only museum of its kind in the world - exploring the meaning of home from the 1600s to the present and future.
Date posted: 06/01/2026
Deadline: 22/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£56,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
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
British Museum
Join the British Museum's Development department as their Head of Major Gifts and Legacies. This is a role suitable for fundraising leaders.
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Deadline: 26/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£58162 - £61820 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
60255Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
The National Archives
We are looking for a highly motivated, very experienced, well respected, and creative expert to build on the success of recent years and to further develop The National Archives' preservation and operations agenda.
Date posted: 06/01/2026
Deadline: 27/01/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ConservationSenior management
Salary:
£52,130 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Ashmolean Museum is seeking a new Curator of Southern European Art who will join our Western Art department.
Date posted: 15/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
CuratorialSenior management
Salary:
£56,623 - £65,336 per annum
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Tate Britain team as Head Gardener, responsible for the future care of The Clore Garden at Tate Britain. You will also play a critical role as an advocate and ambassador for the Clore Garden, bringing the garden to life for our visitors and volunteers.
Date posted: 09/01/2026
Deadline: 30/01/2026
Location:
MillbankCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesCuratorial
Salary:
£52,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
The National Archives
As a Data Engineer in our small, dynamic Digital Archiving team, you’ll help transform how archival data is managed, structured, and enriched, unlocking its value for public use and discovery.
Date posted: 14/01/2026
Deadline: 25/01/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£45,000 (£42,002 plus an additional market supplement £2,998 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Museums Liverpool
Step into a pivotal role supporting the National Museums Liverpool estate! You’ll lead safe, compliant and well‑maintained spaces by managing reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring statutory compliance, producing accurate reports and driving high service standards for all building users.
Date posted: 19/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
Buildings and facilitiesOther
Salary:
£42,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Library
We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven individual to lead the Library’s commercial and cultural partnerships internationally with a focus on China, East Asia and Southeast Asia.
Date posted: 15/01/2026
Deadline: 29/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£42,179 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
The National Archives
Play a vital role in redeveloping our Digital offer
Date posted: 15/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£42,000 plus £2,998 Market SupplementContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
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:
01937
Science Museum Group
Do you have an interest in preventive conservation and protecting collections before damage occurs?
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 13/02/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £38870 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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
British Library
We are seeking a Relationship Manager to support the administration of the Get Ready for Business Growth programme, above all you will ensure a seamless and successful client journey for our businesses.
Date posted: 12/12/2025
Deadline: 25/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34,608 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
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
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
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
Tate
This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the Conservation Department of one of the world’s leading art institutions. We are seeking a conservation scientist to contribute to the understanding, conservation and preservation of artworks in Tate's and other collections.
Date posted: 20/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
MillbankCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£39, 307 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888