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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is looking for someone with experience or transferable skills in planning maintenance projects from inspection through to completion, and an interest in working with historic buildings and objects while learning how to blend modern and traditional building techniques.
Date posted: 22/12/2025
Deadline: 05/01/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesConservation
Health and Safety
Other
Salary:
£26,742 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
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
Imperial War Museums
Lead and support volunteers at IWM to deliver impactful, enjoyable experiences across our sites. This dynamic role involves coordination, training, and collaboration, championing a strong volunteer ethos and ensuring smooth operations front and back of house.
Date posted: 18/12/2025
Deadline: 12/01/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,000 to £29,000 per annum, full time equivalent (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
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:
02039855979Museum of London
We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new museum for London. It will sit in atmospheric former market buildings, at the heart of one of the capital’s most historic and creative quarters, Smithfield. The New Museum project is one of the largest cultural projects in Europe and will transform the museum, Smithfield and the City of London.
Date posted: 22/12/2025
Deadline: 19/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
33460Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Serving the four University Museums, the Bodleian Libraries, and Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum, the Research and Impact team supports Oxford University Gardens, Libraries and Museums researchers to increase research and impact activity
Date posted: 22/12/2025
Deadline: 27/01/2026
Location:
Central Oxford (Oxford University GLAM sites including Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum).Category:
ResearchSalary:
£35,681 - £41,636 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0186577132
Natural History Museum
As a global centre of scientific excellence and a beloved cultural institution, we are sharing our collection and research with audiences across our planet. Global Touring is key to realising this ambition, delivering a broad range of exhibitions to both domestic and international partners, reaching 2 million visitors in the past year.
Date posted: 22/12/2025
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
EventsExhibitions
Front of house/visitor services
Salary:
£38,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5079
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:
02039855979
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