Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Museums Liverpool
Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the NML team make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations. We pride ourselves on being a place for everyone, but we are always aiming higher, aspiring to be representative of the communities we serve.
Date posted: 16/05/2025
Deadline: 11/06/2025
Location:
Across all National Museums Liverpool venues (Liverpool & Wirral)Category:
EventsSalary:
£12.60 per hourContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to appoint two Visitor Experience Assistants on an annualised contract.
We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate team members who understand and are committed to providing customer service excellence and puts the visitor at the centre of everything they do.
Date posted: 07/05/2025
Deadline: 18/05/2025
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12,280.09Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
National Museums Liverpool
Our people are at the heart of National Museums Liverpool. Colleagues from across the NML team make a difference every day, creating memorable experiences for everyone and challenging expectations. We pride ourselves on being a place for everyone, but we are always aiming higher, aspiring to be representative of the communities we serve.
Date posted: 16/05/2025
Deadline: 11/06/2025
Location:
Lady Lever Art Gallery (Wirral)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£12.60 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
Imperial War Museums
HMS Belfast attracts over 300,000 visitors each year. The branch charges an admission entry fee and manages the arrival of pre booked groups. The Retail and Admissions operation comprises a ticket desk and shop.
Date posted: 08/05/2025
Deadline: 22/05/2025
Location:
HMS Belfast - LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,804.80 per annum pro rata, £28,008 per annum FTEContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
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National Army Museum
The Programmes Summer Placement supports the Programmes team in planning and delivering the National Army Museum’s public programme, including the Chelsea History Festival.
Date posted: 15/04/2025
Deadline: 16/05/2025
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Other
Salary:
NMW/NLWContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7881 2477
National Army Museum
A unique opportunity to join our Front of House, working across both the Visitor Experience and Retail & Admissions teams.
Date posted: 06/05/2025
Deadline: 23/05/2025
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
NMW/NLWContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7881 2477
Imperial War Museums
The Retail and Admissions department welcomes over 2 million visitors each year. The department has 5 permanent Retail and Admissions operations across the IWM branches.
Date posted: 01/05/2025
Deadline: 18/05/2025
Location:
Churchill War RoomsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,204.80 per annum pro rata, £27,008 per annum FTEContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
na
British Library
The British Library is looking for someone to work within the strategic plan established by the Head of Marketing Campaigns. The successful candidate will support the Marketing Manager in planning, coordinating and managing the delivery of marketing campaigns for the British Library's culture programmes, including exhibitions and events.
Date posted: 28/04/2025
Deadline: 18/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
28,119Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Imperial War Museums
This four-month role offers an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Collections Registration team at IWM Duxford.
Date posted: 16/05/2025
Deadline: 11/06/2025
Location:
Duxford, CambridgeshireCategory:
Collections CareRegistrar
Salary:
£23,587.00 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join the team on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.
Date posted: 16/05/2025
Deadline: 28/05/2025
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
OtherSalary:
£29,400 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Retail Assistant - Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 14/05/2025
Deadline: 28/05/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The salary for this role is £28,808.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (18 months)
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 1 June 2025
Date posted: 14/05/2025
Deadline: 01/06/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CarePhotographic
Salary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
Imperial War Museums
This is an exciting opportunity for a Preservation Technician to join a friendly team delivering preventive conservation activities at IWM Duxford, that include integrated pest management, environmental monitoring, and conservation cleaning.
Date posted: 12/05/2025
Deadline: 02/06/2025
Location:
Duxford, CambridgeshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£26,300 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Library
We are looking for a Content Writer to join the Editorial Team to research and write articles for our Qatar Project.
Date posted: 12/05/2025
Deadline: 25/05/2025
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
We are looking for 4 Project Assistants to join our Collections Move Project team to help with the preparation and movement of museum collections and delivery to the new store.
Date posted: 22/04/2025
Deadline: 19/05/2025
Location:
Various sites across OxfordshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,838 – £31,459 per annum
Science Museum Group
Explainer role based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 07/05/2025
Deadline: 28/05/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Outreach
Salary:
Up to £27007 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Army Museum
The role of Programme Co-ordinator will work with the Director, Chelsea Heritage Quarter, and creative teams from all partner organisations to establish the Quarter as a must-see visitor destination telling stories about the UK’s rich history through the remarkable history and heritage of Chelsea.
Date posted: 06/05/2025
Deadline: 23/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Marketing
Other
Salary:
£27,900Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 77300717
Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Life is looking for an Outreach Assistant to join us on a full time, fixed term contract for a period up to October 2027. As Outreach Assistant you will be joining our in-demand Museums service. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports outreach, learning and engagement with the museum collections.
Date posted: 06/05/2025
Deadline: 18/05/2025
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
OutreachSalary:
£26,736.77 - £28,726.80Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07901114738
Imperial War Museums
To install and remove exhibits on display and to undertake the production of museum-quality exhibit mounts. The post holder will support all aspects of maintenance, dressing and mounting of exhibits and exhibitions (including art exhibitions) and displays throughout IWM.
Date posted: 30/04/2025
Deadline: 27/05/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£26,300 – £28,300 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
The National Archives
We are looking for a Document Services Manager to oversee the operation of one of our repositories, or associated areas.
Date posted: 02/05/2025
Deadline: 18/05/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£28,337Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313