Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
At IWM, we are committed to delivering inspiring, accessible, and story-led exhibitions that challenge expectations and connect with our audiences.
Date posted: 19/09/2025
Deadline: 20/10/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£30,000-£32,000 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Imperial War Museums
We’re looking for a confident and collaborative HR Manager – Shared Services to lead our HR Officer team and ensure the delivery of a high-quality, consistent HR service across IWM.
Date posted: 22/09/2025
Deadline: 20/10/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£40,000 - £41,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £34,944 - £38,218 (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Flexible working
Date posted: 23/09/2025
Deadline: 13/10/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£34,944 - £38,218 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6537
Imperial War Museums
Are you a strategic and detail-oriented HR Operations professional ready to lead operational excellence in a dynamic organisation? We’re looking for an experienced HR Operations Manager to oversee all transactional functions within our People Services team, ensuring alignment with IWM’s wider strategic priorities.
Date posted: 22/09/2025
Deadline: 13/10/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Imperial War Museums
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented HR Officer to support our HR Business Partners across the full employee lifecycle. This is a hands-on and varied role offering exposure to all aspects of HR, with a focus on delivering high-quality first-line operational support.
Date posted: 22/09/2025
Deadline: 13/10/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£35,000 - £36,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Library
Are you a great content strategist? Can you write a tight creative brief? Can you spot a story opportunity AND turn it into compelling content?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Brand Content Manager to join our buzzing Digital Engagement team (managing the Library’s web content, social and email channels).
Date posted: 17/09/2025
Deadline: 11/10/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
MarketingDigital
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
National Gallery
The National Gallery is recruiting for a new role, a Research Centre Manager, to support in the planning and daily delivery of an exceptional experience at the Research Centre.
Date posted: 19/09/2025
Deadline: 10/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£36,950 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £42,938 - £48,054 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 19/09/2025
Deadline: 09/10/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Curatorial
Research
Salary:
£42,938 - £48,054 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
Curator: British Prints and Drawings (1775-1885)
Prints and Drawings
Full-time: 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£44,719 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 8th October
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 08/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationCuratorial
Salary:
£44,719Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
British Museum
Curator: British Prints and Drawings (1500-1774)
Prints and Drawings
Full-time: 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£44,719 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 8 October
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 08/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£44,719Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
The National Archives
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Registrar to join the Collections Care Department for a two-year fixed term appointment.
Date posted: 17/09/2025
Deadline: 08/10/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£39,567 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Library
The British Library's International Team is seeking an International Office Co-ordinator to work with our partners across the world and coordinate the day-to-day activities in our International Office.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 08/10/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£28,119Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Tate Britain Curatorial team!
Date posted: 23/09/2025
Deadline: 07/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£27,185 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Science Museum Group
Duty Operations Manager
Date posted: 23/09/2025
Deadline: 07/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£37101 - £39101 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£48,568 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 7 October 2025
Date posted: 08/09/2025
Deadline: 07/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£48,568 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Senior Video Producer
Communications
Full-time: 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£41,723 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 6th October 2025
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingPhotographic
Digital
Salary:
£41,723 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
Imperial War Museums
Are you passionate about history and skilled in mechanical conservation? Join us aboard one of London’s most iconic attractions — the HMS Belfast, moored on the River Thames.
Date posted: 05/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
HMS Belfast, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£30,300 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for and experience in employee relations? The Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) HR Shared Service team is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join the team.
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX1 3BG)Category:
HRSalary:
£49,119 - £58,265 per annum
Imperial War Museums
We're seeking an Events Officer to play a key role in delivering high-profile museum events - from exhibition openings and fundraising dinners to donor receptions and key anniversaries.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
londonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£28,000-£32,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Tullie
We are looking to recruit an Executive Assistant who will perform a pivotal role in delivering professional administrative support of the Director and the Trust Board.
Date posted: 03/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Salary:
£27,612 to £29,029Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719