Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands.
Date posted: 15/04/2026
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£6,609.20Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
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
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
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 Library
A front of house receptionist is required to join our Business & IP Centre at the British Library. This full time, in-person role will provide high quality, first-line, customer-focused services and information to all users and visitors to the Business & IP Centre.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Imperial War Museums
You’ll help maintain our long‑term displays while also supporting the build and delivery of new exhibitions, ensuring objects are well presented and cared for.
You’ll also play a key role in keeping the exhibitions workshop running smoothly day to day, supporting safe working practices and enabling exhibition activity across Duxford and, at times, other IWM sites.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£26,500-£29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Projects Coordinator: Construction to support the delivery of construction and capital projects across its estates.
Date posted: 27/04/2026
Deadline: 11/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000Museum of London
We’re transforming how people access and engage with our collections, and this apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in library and archive work while working towards the Library, Information and Archive Service Assistant Level 3 qualification through the Westminster Adult Education Service.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 10/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistLibrarian
Other
Salary:
Minimum of £19,801 per annum, up to £23,195 per annum in line with National Living Wage, plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
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 Library
The British Library Estates & Facilities Management department has an interesting and rewarding permanent vacancy for a Facilities Helpdesk Operator. 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: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an organised and proactive Membership & Fundraising Assistant to help support the successful operation of the Horniman’s individual giving schemes, primarily focussed on the popular Membership scheme. This includes administration, communications and supporting campaigns and exclusive events.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 14/05/2026
Location:
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£28,377Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
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
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a talented and motivated Scientist specialising in polychromy and technical imaging to join our Scientific Research team
Date posted: 24/04/2026
Deadline: 22/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
Up to £36396 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The British Library is seeking to recruit a Grants Assistant to join the Endangered Archives Programme (EAP). EAP runs an annual funding round for international projects to record and digitise endangered collections across the world.
Date posted: 27/04/2026
Deadline: 18/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
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/a
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
Imperial War Museums
You will play a key role in improving the documentation and accountability of IWM's hazardous and licenced materials and medal collections, improving accessibility and meeting required standards. This is an opportunity to make a difference to how our audiences connect with these collections and the often deeply personal stories associated with them.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 08/05/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33-£34,500Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
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
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