Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Library of Scotland
Part time (21 hours per week), permanent, salary is £18,544 per annum.
Date posted: 31/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationEducation
Events
Salary:
£18,544Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
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: 13/01/2026
Deadline: 01/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£13,852.22Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Merchandising Team Leader and Merchandising Manager, the Merchandising Assistant will support efforts to maximise sales across Commercial Enterprises’ retail outlets and online shop. In this role, you’ll provide excellent customer service, manage incoming deliveries, and assist with the day-to-day running of the online store.
Date posted: 08/01/2026
Deadline: 21/01/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Midland Railway Building)Category:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£23,007 per annum (£26,294 pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Galleries Scotland
Permanent and Part time (14 hours)
Salary £27,363 - £28,491 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Deadline: 19/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,363 - £28,491 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Library
The British Library has an internationally renowned collection of medieval and early modern manuscripts made in Britain and Europe before 1600. We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Cataloguer and Researcher of Medieval Manuscripts, based in the Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts team.
Date posted: 23/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareResearch
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for an enthusiastic Loans Assistant to join the Loans Section at the V&A.
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£25,927 - £29,503Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
British Library
Are you a creative and commercially savvy content professional? Do you know your TikTok audiences from your Linkedin networkers? The British Library is seeking a Content Coordinator (Commercial) to plan, create, and manage compelling digital content across our social media, email, and web platforms.
Date posted: 22/12/2025
Deadline: 14/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
MarketingDigital
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
National Galleries Scotland
Permanent and Part-time (20 hours)
Salary £28,707 - £29,961 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 06/01/2026
Deadline: 23/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£28,707 - £29,961 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
Science Museum Group
Retail Sales Advisor
Date posted: 08/01/2026
Deadline: 15/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.85 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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:
01514784444Museum of London
The Volunteer and Early Careers Coordinator will assist with the practical planning, coordination and day-to-day delivery of our volunteering and work experience programmes, working alongside the Volunteer and Early Careers Advisor, other HR colleagues and staff from across the museum.
Date posted: 13/01/2026
Deadline: 26/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,171 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Royal Museums Greenwich
Are you passionate about delivering a great visitor experience and sharing knowledge about science, history or astronomy? We are looking for new Visitor and Sales Explainers to join the team!
Date posted: 13/01/2026
Deadline: 20/01/2026
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£24,400 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
OtherTelephone:
02083128656
Royal Museums Greenwich
Are you a great communicator with excellent customer service experience and an enthusiasm for learning new skills? We are looking for new Visitor and Sales Assistants to join the team across our unique sites.
Date posted: 13/01/2026
Deadline: 20/01/2026
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£24,400 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
OtherTelephone:
02083128565
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
The National Archives
Join us as a Senior Archivist as part of our ongoing Military Records Project.
Date posted: 09/01/2026
Deadline: 25/01/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
£39,567 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Birmingham Museums Trust
We’re looking for a hands-on Chef to support and lead the delivery of our visitor-facing Food & Beverage offer at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, but also support at our other sites..
Date posted: 14/01/2026
Deadline: 25/01/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£31,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.ALocation:
BrightonCategory:
EducationResearch
Salary:
£34,434 – £39,152 pro-rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Archive team at Tate. Based at Tate Britain, the Archive Project Cataloguer will be responsible for the cataloguing of the recently acquired Duncan Grant archive collection.
Date posted: 13/01/2026
Deadline: 26/01/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, Millbank, LondonCategory:
ArchivistLibrarian
Salary:
£32,479 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to take on the role of Public Programmes Producer. Your passion and organisation will enable you to deliver a range of innovative and inspiring programmes which successfully engage audiences in the history of the Black Country.
Date posted: 06/01/2026
Deadline: 19/01/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM as a Preventive Conservator (Hazards) to help preserve history. Work with unique collections across sites, HMS Belfast, vehicles, aircraft, ensuring hazardous materials are managed safely with technical expertise and innovation.
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
IWM Duxford / IWM LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£33,501Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a