Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join the new senior team in Collections Management at the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford.
Date posted: 29/07/2025
Deadline: 03/09/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW), with the option for some working from home.Category:
Senior managementSalary:
£55,636 - £64,228 (per annum)
Imperial War Museums
We are one of the world’s leading authorities on conflict and its impact on people’s lives – from 1914 through to the present day and beyond. Our collections are filled with personal stories and experiences, inspiring powerful and often conflicting emotions.
Date posted: 01/08/2025
Deadline: 01/09/2025
Location:
United KingdomCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£27,000 per annum. In addition, you will receive a £500 salary increase upon the successful completion of core apprenticeship milestones.Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/AMuseum of London
London Museum is running the most exciting cultural project in London for a generation. The creation of an entirely new museum in Smithfield, with the first phase of the project due to open in 2026. With major support already secured from the City of London and the Mayor of London, £100m will come from private and philanthropic funds raised through a major fundraising campaign.
Date posted: 23/07/2025
Deadline: 01/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£34,000 - £36,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7814 5611
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for an Object Conservator to join the Object Conservation team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 29/07/2025
Deadline: 31/08/2025
Location:
SE3 9QSCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£36,900Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for driving financial excellence? A unique opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Head of Finance in the Bodleian Libraries.
Date posted: 29/07/2025
Deadline: 29/08/2025
Location:
Oxford, OX1 3BG, with the option for remote working up to 2 days per weekCategory:
FinancialSenior management
Salary:
£55,636 - £64,228 per annum (with a discretionary range to £70,029)
Victoria & Albert Museum
The successful candidate will take the lead in shaping and delivering an ambitious approach to the V&A’s international work, working with senior managers and stakeholders across the V&A to create an imaginative business strategy for the period 2026-2030.
Date posted: 08/07/2025
Deadline: 29/08/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
circa £85,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Digital Learning and Engagement Assistant.
Date posted: 28/07/2025
Deadline: 27/08/2025
Location:
CosfordCategory:
EducationDigital
Salary:
£24,229.64Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
Imperial War Museums
The Audience Insight function at IWM provides the organisation with the tools it needs to learn from and understand audiences in order to create original, popular and thought-provoking programming and to maximise engagement.
Date posted: 25/07/2025
Deadline: 26/08/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
AdministrationSenior management
Salary:
£40,000 to £44,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Tullie
Support the Work of Three Leading Museums in Cumbria
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting cultural collaboration? We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Admin & Data Assistant to join the Cumbria Museum Consortium (CMC) – a dynamic partnership between Tullie, Lakeland Arts, and the Wordsworth Trust.
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 26/08/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£23,788Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01228618719
National Army Museum
Seeking Volunteers to help provide a welcoming environment for visitors to the Chelsea History Festival in September 2025.
Date posted: 22/07/2025
Deadline: 22/08/2025
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Other
Salary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 77300717
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Ashmolean Museum in Oxford is looking for a Digital Collections Manager to lead the planning, management and delivery of priority digital collections initiatives as part of a dynamic and growing team.
Date posted: 15/07/2025
Deadline: 22/08/2025
Location:
Oxford, OX1 2PHCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£38,674 - £46,913 per annum
Leeds Museums and Galleries
As the Assistant Curator of Plants at Leeds Museums and Galleries you thrive on improving access to the herbarium collection by delivering high quality collections care and community engagement.
Date posted: 30/07/2025
Deadline: 22/08/2025
Location:
LeedsCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Education
Exhibitions
Salary:
£31067 - £32654
British Museum
Conservator: Conservation Mounting (Art on Paper)
Collection Care and Moves
Part-time (28.8 hours per week)
Permanent
£33,470 per annum (pro rata)
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Tuesday 19 August 2025
Date posted: 22/07/2025
Deadline: 19/08/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£33,470 (pro-rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week, including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£41,723 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 18 August 2025
Date posted: 31/07/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£41,723 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £42,938 - £48,054 (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 21/07/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSenior management
Salary:
£42,938 - £48,054 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £42,938 - £48,054 (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 21/07/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Senior management
Salary:
£42,938 - £48,054 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Tullie
Tullie is seeking a proactive and highly organised Events Assistant to support the planning and delivery of a wide range of events, including weddings, corporate room hires, public programmes, and private functions. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality events at Carlisle’s home of culture.
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
EventsSalary:
£23,788Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01228618719
British Museum
VSS Administrator
Visitor and Security Services
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 18 August 2025
Date posted: 25/07/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Security
Salary:
£29,642Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8396
National Portrait Gallery
We are looking for a talented and committed individual with a strong experience of conservation and preservation to expertly assess and treat works on paper and photographs.
Date posted: 29/07/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
National Portrait GalleryCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£21,794.76 based on FTE of £36,324.60Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0
British Library
The British Library Estates & Facilities Management department has an interesting and rewarding permanent vacancy for an Estates Systems Administrator. The role is based in St Pancras, where we provide services and support for both our sites at St Pancras, London & Boston Spa, Yorkshire.
Date posted: 31/07/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£28,119Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113