Jobs
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Science Museum Group
Head of Transformation at the National Railway Museum, York.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSenior management
Salary:
Up to £60000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Estates Operations Director at the Science Museum Group
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£90000 - £95000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
The Head of Patrons is a senior leadership role, responsible for shaping and growing the British Museum's Patrons programme!
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£60256 - £67828 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Estates Operations Director at the Science Museum Group
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSenior management
Salary:
£90000 - £95000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
This role will be the chief adviser to the Keeper of Public Records and The National Archives’ Board on all aspects of data and information policy relating to how The National Archives operates and implements its strategy.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 28/09/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
LegalOther
Senior management
Salary:
£64,178 - £70,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Natural History Museum
Join us as the DiSSCo UK Head Digitisation and play a crucial role in the DiSSCo UK programme.
Date posted: 17/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
Natural History Museum SW7 5BDCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£75,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Natural History Museum
Join us as the DiSSCo UK Head of the Technical Innovation Centre during this crucial roll out phase.
Date posted: 17/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
Natural History Musuem SW7 5BDCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£75,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/aMuseum of London
London Museum is about to open a bold new chapter at Smithfield. The spaces will be new, audiences will be arriving and an ambitious programme of public events, late-night takeovers, commercial hires and development events will already be moving. The foundations are in place; now we need someone to bring them to life.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Circa £50,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Science Museum Group
Security and Safety Advisor at the Science Museum in London
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Health and SafetySecurity
Salary:
Up to £53000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape some of the most ambitious cultural and exhibition projects in the world!
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 09/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £51623 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The National Archives
The National Archives is looking for an experienced Delivery Manager.
Date posted: 10/09/2026
Deadline: 24/09/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£53,100 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Records Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
The salary for this role is £42,000 per annum.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Ashmolean Museum is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Manager who will lead on the Hard FM operations.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 07/10/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
Buildings and facilitiesHealth and Safety
Salary:
Starting from £39,424 per annum
The National Archives
The National Archives (TNA) is looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to work within its newly established Philanthropy team.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 07/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£40,853 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979Museum of London
As London Museum prepares to open at Smithfield, we are building a bold new model for what a museum can be. Through an ambitious year-round Creative Programme, we are creating a vibrant rhythm of activity that brings together artists, creative partners, communities and audiences to reflect and respond to the energy of London.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 05/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignOther
Salary:
47621Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792Museum of London
Building on the museum's new Independent Research Organisation (IRO) status, we are looking to develop a new Research Centre at the heart of our organisation. Based in the Curatorial department, the Senior Research Lead will be responsible for developing the Research Centre and coordinating research activity across the organisation.
Date posted: 11/09/2026
Deadline: 27/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialResearch
Salary:
£43,419 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
The National Archives
As FOI Manager, you’ll have a great opportunity to work with closed historical records. You’ll ensure decisions regarding their access are efficiently and appropriately managed to keep operations running smoothly.
Date posted: 21/09/2026
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherResearch
Salary:
£42,091Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Museum
The British Museum are looking to hire an Internal Communications Manager!
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 23/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Press/PRDigital
Salary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to work on the African Histories and Heritage Programme.
Date posted: 03/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £44719 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Development team at Royal Museums Greenwich are seeking a Prospect Research and Database Officer.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 29/09/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,400 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565