Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Black Country Living Museum
The Black Country Living Museum is seeking a Car Park Assistant to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Museum's front line, where you’ll be helping customers transcend into the past by being the first point of contact for our visitors.
Date posted: 27/01/2026
Deadline: 06/02/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12.22 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
The National Archives
As the Lead Cloud Security Engineer, you will lead TNA wide initiatives to protect digital assets, data and cloud infrastructure from ever evolving threats.
Date posted: 14/01/2026
Deadline: 01/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
SecuritySenior management
Digital
Salary:
£60,000 - £64,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Tate Britain team as Head Gardener, responsible for the future care of The Clore Garden at Tate Britain. You will also play a critical role as an advocate and ambassador for the Clore Garden, bringing the garden to life for our visitors and volunteers.
Date posted: 09/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
MillbankCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesCuratorial
Salary:
£52,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Ashmolean Museum is seeking a new Curator of Southern European Art who will join our Western Art department.
Date posted: 15/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
CuratorialSenior management
Salary:
£56,623 - £65,336 per annum
The National Archives
Are you an HR Business Partner looking for an opportunity where you can operate as a trusted and strategic partner to add value to an organisation that’s a leader in its sector?
Date posted: 28/01/2026
Deadline: 16/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
HRSalary:
£55,000 - £57,000 pro rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
British Library
We are looking for experienced candidates to work in the Modern Archives and Manuscripts section, which is responsible for the Western Manuscript collections 1601-1950, including major holdings of historical, political, literary, theatrical and scientific papers.
Date posted: 22/01/2026
Deadline: 18/02/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Library
The British Library Estates & Facilities Management department has an interesting and rewarding permanent vacancy for a Senior Building Services Manager. The role is based in St Pancras, where we provide services and support for both our sites at St Pancras, London, and Boston Spa, Yorkshire.
Date posted: 12/01/2026
Deadline: 06/02/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
National Army Museum
We’re recruiting for a new member of our Human Resources team who will provide support to the Assistant Director (Resources) in a wide range of activities for the provision of dedicated Human Resources and Volunteering support to the Museum as an integral part of the organisation.
Date posted: 22/01/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
ChelseaCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£41,020pa (plus benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
OtherTelephone:
02078812444
The National Archives
Play a vital role in redeveloping our Digital offer
Date posted: 15/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£42,000 plus £2,998 Market SupplementContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
41694Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
National Museums Liverpool
Step into a pivotal role supporting the National Museums Liverpool estate! You’ll lead safe, compliant and well‑maintained spaces by managing reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring statutory compliance, producing accurate reports and driving high service standards for all building users.
Date posted: 19/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
Buildings and facilitiesOther
Salary:
£42,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
The British Museum is hiring a Head of Pictorial Art Conservation, to manage a team of Eastern Art on paper and silk conservators!
Date posted: 23/01/2026
Deadline: 13/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £48568 per annum + £48,568 (£29,140 pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum is hiring a Head of Pictorial Art Conservation, to manage a team of Eastern Art on paper and silk conservators!
Date posted: 23/01/2026
Deadline: 13/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £48568 per annum + £48,568 (£29,140 pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The National Archives
You’ll join the Access to Digital Records team to design inclusive, intuitive services that make this heritage usable at scale and with confidence.
Date posted: 22/01/2026
Deadline: 05/02/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£38,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Imperial War Museums
As Assistant Air Show Event Manager, you’ll play a key part in delivering IWM Duxford’s world‑class air shows. Working closely with the Air Show Event Manager, you’ll help shape the ground programme, support operational planning, and ensure an outstanding visitor experience for audiences of all age.
Date posted: 22/01/2026
Deadline: 10/02/2026
Location:
IMW DuxfordCategory:
EventsSalary:
£30k-£40kContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/ALocation:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
34237Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Glasgow Museums
A part-time Marketing Officer role with the Sauchiehall Street Culture and Heritage District, delivering the Proof of Concept phase of our National Lottery Heritage Fund Heritage Places programme.
Date posted: 23/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£36,272.27 - £42,116.92Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928
Tate
This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the Conservation Department of one of the world’s leading art institutions. We are seeking a conservation scientist to contribute to the understanding, conservation and preservation of artworks in Tate's and other collections.
Date posted: 20/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
MillbankCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£39, 307 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
British Museum
As Collections Manager, you will lead hands‑on teams delivering high‑risk, high‑impact documentation, packing and decant projects!
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £33469 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Army Museum
Are you passionate about video content and social media, and excited to share new stories with audiences? We are seeking to appoint a Digital Communications Officer to create high-quality and engaging content for a range of digital platforms and social media channels.
Date posted: 24/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£30,950pa (plus allowance and benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812493