Jobs
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British Museum
We are recruiting two Database and Income Processing Officers to join our Development/Fundraising Strategy and Operations team.
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£37,221 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
As Senior Database Manager (Fundraising), you will lead the management and development of our Raiser’s Edge (RE7) database and oversee the processes that underpin fundraising, Membership and Patron activity.
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£44,876 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Science Museum Group
Corporate Relationships Manager (Membership) at the Science Museum, London
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 26/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £39729 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to play a leading role in the development and delivery of our international touring exhibition programme.
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£51,623 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Museum of the Home
We are looking for a self motivated and experienced individual to take up the key role of Operations Manager at the Museum, with responsibility for the delivery of effective operational services to ensure the museum site is clean, safe, maintained, secure and compliant.
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 26/10/2026
Location:
HoxtonCategory:
AdministrationBuildings and facilities
Health and Safety
Security
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tate’s Digital team, producing videos, games and other digital content and experiences for kids and families.
You will be responsible for Tate Kids, Tate’s dedicated online space for 4–12 year olds to play games, quizzes, watch videos and learn about art.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 22/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Tate
Tate is seeking to engage an experienced researcher or curator with in-depth, specialist knowledge of Indigenous art with a particular emphasis on Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA region), to be an Adjunct Curator for the Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational. The Adjunct Curator will carry out research for Tate from their country of residence as the role will be remote.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 28/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialOther
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874997
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum Design Studio seeks a Senior 3D Designer to strategically develop and design our exhibitions and galleries programme, enhancing displays and developing spatial projects within the Museum. As well as designing, you will provide project administration and programming, being responsible for day-to-day project delivery coordination.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
£40,761 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5088
British Museum
Shape the future of talent at one of the world's greatest cultural institutions - The British Museum!
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 22/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
Up to £33482 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Museum of the Home
Museum of the Home is seeking an Individual Giving and Campaigns Manager with a proven track record in supporter engagement and donor stewardship to work as part of a small team to support the planning and delivery of the Museum’s upcoming major Development priorities.
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 30/10/2026
Location:
London E2 8EACategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077399893
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Individual Giving & Collection Development team!
Join us to help fundraise for Tate’s mission to make art accessible for all; to help drive Tate into the future, working with inspiring content and ground breaking projects, in amazing spaces, and as part of a passionate, inclusive and welcoming team.
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 23/10/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
British Museum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and practical Assistant Collection Manager: Care & Access to join the Middle East Department
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
As Philanthropy Officer, you will join a supportive and growing team of fundraisers and play an important part in developing relationships with existing and prospective donors.
Date posted: 06/10/2026
Deadline: 27/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£37,221 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.
We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire.
Date posted: 06/10/2026
Deadline: 27/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£27,792 - £33,928.02 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
British Library
The Schools Programme Manager (St Pancras) leads the development and delivery of the schools programme onsite in St Pancras, London. The post-holder is responsible for managing and growing a programme of workshops and events for students and teachers inspired by our collection.
Date posted: 05/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EducationSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for three individuals to join our teams in the Technical Services department.
Date posted: 05/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£28,629Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
The National Archives
This high impact role requires navigating a wide range of complex issues and working closely with senior officials.
Date posted: 02/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£45,000 - £51,255 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Retail and Product Development Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The salary for this role is between £38,000 to £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.
We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire.
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£46,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
The National Archives
We are seeking a passionate and driven manager to oversee large-scale document moves and lead a team of up to eight talented individuals.
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 15/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£30,209 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313