Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Sir John Soane's Museum
We are seeking to recruit specialist Guidebook Sellers to be employed on a casual basis and be responsible for greeting visitors and selling guidebooks. We are looking for people who are available to work Wednesday to Sunday. Shifts last for 4 hours and are either morning (9:45am to 1:45pm) or afternoon (12:45pm to 4:45pm). We hope to offer at least two shifts a week.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£13.85 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074404273
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Library and Archive team at Tate!
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£11,546 per annum (pro-rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Duty Manager (Retail), you will assist in maximising sales within Commercial Enterprise’s retail outlets.
You will provide excellent customer service and enhance the visitor experience at all National Museums Liverpool venues.
Date posted: 26/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£12.60 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Retail Supervisor.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
OtherSalary:
£16,676.69Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
Tate
This is a new opportunity to join Collection Management department of one of the world’s leading art institutions.
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
Tate Stores, with regular travel to other London sites and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
28,864Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078878888
British Museum
Join the British Museum's Collection Documentation team in a key coordinating role!
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 03/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Senior Explainer at NSMM
Date posted: 23/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
EducationExhibitions
Front of house/visitor services
Salary:
Up to £23823.8 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
The British Library is looking for a conservator to join the Conservation team.
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 28/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Science Museum Group
Are you ready to play a key role in keeping important projects on track and making things happen?
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27000 - £29000 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
We are seeking an enthusiastic Copyright and Compliance Support Officer to support the compliance work of the British Library / Qatar Foundation Partnership programme.
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
LegalSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Library
This role is essential in order for the British Library to deliver its critical operations in relation to the efficient, secure and timely opening, sorting and routing of new print collection material received at Boston Spa.
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Tate Modern Paintings Conservation team supporting its programme of exhibitions, displays & loans.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£23,874 (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
Science Museum Group
Do you have the technical skill, judgement and curiosity to photograph objects that carry real cultural and historical weight?
Date posted: 25/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £28325 per annum + 16-month FTCContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Horniman Museum and Gardens
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop the membership offer at the Horniman Museum and Gardens, overseeing a popular and growing scheme that plays a vital role in supporting our work.
Date posted: 25/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,278Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
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: 10/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£25,210.92Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
The National Archives
We are looking for a Staff Reading Room Events Manager who will be a key contributor to The National Archives’ ambition to increase in-person connections with the collection at Kew.
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 08/03/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
EventsSalary:
£29.258 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Part Time Gallery Team Member, Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The salary for this role is £12,963.60 (£28,808 FTE) per annum.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Full Time Gallery Team Member, Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The salary for this role is £28,808 per annum.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
National Gallery
Step into the heart of one of the world’s most celebrated art galleries and shape the guest journey — from a warm welcome to a lasting farewell. As a Guest Experience Host, you’ll ensure every guest feels informed, inspired, and cared for throughout their time at the Gallery.
Date posted: 26/02/2026
Deadline: 09/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£29,173Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Victoria & Albert Museum
The Floor Managers at Young V&A play a pivotal role in ensuring we deliver an exceptional and joyful visitor experience for all Young V&A’s visitors, including children, young people and families, and adults.
Date posted: 27/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Bethnal GreenCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£35,561 pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02079422000