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 Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £32,171 - £35,093 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 13/05/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£32,171 - £35,093 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
You could play a central role in delivering exceptional events within one of the world's most iconic cultural institutions!
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
You could play a central role in delivering exceptional events within one of the world's most iconic cultural institutions!
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£29642 - £49829 per annum + + paid overtimeContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
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: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 31/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£41,000- £45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
Science Museum Group
People Operations Project Manager at NRM, York.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
HRIT
Salary:
Up to £65000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Are you a meticulous coordinator with a knack for keeping projects, people and paperwork in perfect order?
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £30369 per annum + FTC until July 2028Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Library of Scotland
28 hours per week, £41,938 (£33,550 pro rata) per annum, permanent, Civil Service Pension.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 20/05/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationLibrarian
Other
Senior management
Salary:
33,550Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
National Museums Liverpool
Help deliver events across a range of unique venues, supporting set‑up, close‑down and guest service at conferences, receptions and dinners. This is a hands‑on, front‑facing role working as part of a friendly Events team.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 27/05/2026
Location:
All National Museums Liverpool venues and selected external venuesCategory:
EventsSalary:
£12.71 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
19801Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
National Museums Liverpool
Lead the Estates Capital Programme, managing the capital pipeline, projects and resources across the organisation. A key role overseeing project delivery, procurement and decarbonisation planning, while supporting and developing colleagues within the Estates team.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 27/05/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£43,497 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Gallery
We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative Data Analytics Manager to play a key role in developing and managing the National Gallery’s data infrastructure, while also delivering high-quality dashboards and analysis.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 18/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£41,623.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Library
We are seeking three Metadata Specialists to join the British Library’s Metadata department.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 11/05/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,152 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
We are seeking an exceptional Interim Commercial Director with an international profile to lead our commercial enterprise.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £115000 per annum + Hybrid, 27 days annual leave, pensionContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Liverpool
Lead the Portable Antiquities Scheme across the North West, recording archaeological finds, supporting Treasure cases and engaging with finders, museums and communities. This is a varied and rewarding role blending finds research, public engagement and collaborative working.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 27/05/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Museum of Liverpool), with outreach work at partner museums across Manchester, Chester and MerseysideCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Conservation
Other
Salary:
£33,778 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Galleries Scotland
Permanent
Part-Time 1 day (7 hours) per week (Job Share)
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum pro rata
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 30/04/2026
Deadline: 11/05/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£37,614 - £41,138 per annum pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
The National Archives
The Business Intelligence Analyst will provide a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights to guide strategic business decisions.
Date posted: 30/04/2026
Deadline: 13/05/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherDigital
Salary:
£40,000 - £45,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Retail Supervisor.
Date posted: 30/04/2026
Deadline: 13/05/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,676.69Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Victoria & Albert Museum
The V&A is looking to recruit a Financial Reporting Accountant.
Date posted: 29/04/2026
Deadline: 10/05/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£43,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a Digital Project Manager to join the digital department and help deliver digital projects that support our 10‑year strategy.
Date posted: 29/04/2026
Deadline: 12/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£39,381.00 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/aLocation:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
48697Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792