Jobs
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Sir John Soane's Museum
The Management Accountant is responsible for ensuring that the staff and Trustees are supplied with timely, accurate and relevant financial information. This includes budgets for the Museum, trading subsidiary, individual departments and capital and revenue projects as necessary, as well as
quarterly management accounts, cash flow and forecast, with additional analyses and reports as necessary.
Date posted: 02/12/2025
Deadline: 31/12/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
23,735Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074404273
British Library
The British Library, in Partnership with the Qatar National Library is digitising and publishing collection items related to Qatar and the region. This partnership brings to life rare and unique items from our collections, making them accessible for audiences worldwide.
Date posted: 09/12/2025
Deadline: 04/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
We are seeking a Cataloguer to work on the Vijayanagara Research Project archive, a collection comprising modern architectural drawings, photographs and maps documenting Hampi, Vijayanagara—a UNESCO World Heritage Site in south India.
Date posted: 08/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937
British Museum
Join the British Museum as an Assistant Librarian in our Collection Projects and Resources department!
Date posted: 16/12/2025
Deadline: 13/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Ashmolean Museum of Art & Archaeology, History of Science Museum, Museum of Natural History and the Pitt Rivers Museum currently have over 8.5 million objects, with 7,000m2 of this collection stored across multiple locations in Oxfordshire, with the remainder being stored within the Museums.
You will be required to work as part of a team to move museum objects.
Date posted: 03/12/2025
Deadline: 05/01/2026
Location:
OxfordshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,437 – £32,108 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01865 277000
British Library
We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and qualified book conservators to join the British Library Conservation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on our unique and diverse collection and participate in all the activities to support the library services.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 12/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Finance Assistant.
Date posted: 16/12/2025
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
FinancialSalary:
The salary for this role is £28,900.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Science Museum Group
Commercial Experiences Administrator
Date posted: 16/12/2025
Deadline: 23/12/2025
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
AdministrationDigital
Salary:
Up to £26500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
This role supports our Freedom of Information (FOI) request service by monitoring the case management system, the triage and entry of requests, and customer correspondence.
Date posted: 18/12/2025
Deadline: 01/01/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,258Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The National Archives
Transfer Advisers are responsible for the operational end-to-end process of transferring records from public record bodies and/or their third party suppliers to The National Archives.
Date posted: 18/12/2025
Deadline: 01/01/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,258Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Museums Liverpool
In this role, you will support the Finds Liaison Officer by identifying finds made by members of the public and record them on a national database. You will also assist with implementing the Treasure Act 1996 and contribute to achieving the aims of the Portable Antiquities Scheme. The position involves engaging with a wide range of people, including members of the public and attending events.
Date posted: 19/12/2025
Deadline: 14/01/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationConservation
Curatorial
Other
Salary:
£12,707.51 per annum (£26,121 pro rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
The National Archives
The Prize Papers Project Conservator will work exclusively on this externally funded Digitisation project and will be responsible for the preservation of this physical collection through interventive and preventive means.
Date posted: 16/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
The National Archives
In this post, you will join the team responsible for proactive and reactive media relations and be required to work both independently and collaboratively to deliver the department’s media objectives.
Date posted: 18/12/2025
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979Museum of London
London Museum is entering a new chapter of our evolution as we work towards the opening of our new museum at Smithfield in 2026. From Smart Building systems and immersive Audio Visual to Digital Platforms and core IT Services, hundreds of systems must come together into a coherent whole. We're looking for someone to help make that happen.
Date posted: 16/12/2025
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£39,911 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
National Gallery
The National Gallery is pleased to offer a 22-month fellowship in the Scientific Department funded by the Aldama Foundation.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 12/01/2026
Location:
National GalleryCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£36,950 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you passionate about digitisation and copyright support in the library context?
Bodleian Libraries are looking for our next Digital Services Librarian.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 07/01/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 3UQ)Category:
LibrarianDigital
Salary:
£35,681 - £41,636 per annum
The National Archives
The National Archives (TNA) is seeking an International Programmes Coordinator to lead the operational delivery of two international research programmes.
Date posted: 19/12/2025
Deadline: 06/01/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
OtherSalary:
£39,567Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Library
We are seeking a Relationship Manager to support the administration of the Get Ready for Business Growth programme, above all you will ensure a seamless and successful client journey for our businesses.
Date posted: 12/12/2025
Deadline: 25/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34,608 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
National Portrait Gallery
The Senior AV Technician will lead a team to support the design, development, production and maintenance of AV-based visitor experiences for departments across the organisation.
Date posted: 09/12/2025
Deadline: 16/01/2026
Location:
St Martin's Place, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£30,160.00 - £34,320.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
National Gallery
We are now recruiting for a new role, a Research Centre Manager, to support in the creative planning and daily delivery of an exceptional experience at the Research Centre.
Date posted: 26/11/2025
Deadline: 02/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£36,950Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a