Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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The National Archives
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Data Analyst with experience in web crawling, scraping, or analysis, to support our workflows, help us understand more about our collection, and grow our web archiving capability.
Date posted: 07/10/2025
Deadline: 21/10/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£40,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Do you have experience of researching, developing, coordinating or delivering Student Engagement initiatives in a Collegiate University?
Date posted: 06/10/2025
Deadline: 28/10/2025
Location:
Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PHCategory:
EducationSalary:
Starting from Grade 6.1: £35,681 per annum (pro rata)
Science Museum Group
Do you thrive on building relationships and inspiring people? Are you interested in preserving and caring for industrial and transport heritage?
Date posted: 08/10/2025
Deadline: 22/10/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £32000 per annum + fixed term contract (April 2027)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
This is a crucial role, involving working closely with senior stakeholders, supply-chain partners, and the support teams across the museum.
Date posted: 29/09/2025
Deadline: 20/10/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesHealth and Safety
Senior management
Technician
Salary:
£58,162 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Galleries Scotland
Permanent and Full Time
Salary £34,944 - £38,128 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 09/10/2025
Deadline: 23/10/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ITSalary:
£34,944 - £38,128 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is looking for a Team Manager to lead, support, and inspire our team of Historic Characters as they bring the Black Country to life once more. If you’re an experienced people manager with a passion for great customer service and a knack for getting the best out of a team, we’d love to hear from you!
Date posted: 03/10/2025
Deadline: 19/10/2025
Location:
West MidlandsCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£31,540 per annum (pro-rata £18,924 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
National Museum of the Royal Navy
We are looking to recruit an experienced shipwright to join our conservation and collections team based in Portsmouth, with occasional travel to our remote sites. The successful candidate will be part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team of museum professionals, conservators and marine industry specialists committed to high quality professional work maintaining and conserving historic ships.
Date posted: 10/09/2025
Deadline: 29/10/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (Grade 5) - £29,993 - £32,936 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
National Portrait Gallery
The Senior Producer, National Engagement (Maternity Cover) will play a pivotal role in leading and driving participation and engagement at a national level, working with diverse communities and young people nationwide.
Date posted: 30/09/2025
Deadline: 16/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£41,298.40Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
Museum of the Home
To manage, coordinate and support the work of the Events Team in delivery of commercial and income-generating events at the Museum of the Home (and occasionally off-site venues), including private and corporate hires, commercial partnerships and development events to support the Museum’s fundraising work. Actively contribute to the Museum’s commercial strategy.
Date posted: 07/10/2025
Deadline: 27/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
35000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077496004
British Museum
We're seeking to appoint a Senior Collection Manager to manage the dedicated Loans & Display, Framed Works and Textiles teams.
Date posted: 13/10/2025
Deadline: 27/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
We're seeking to appoint a Senior Collection Manager to manage the dedicated Loans & Display, Framed Works and Textiles teams.
Date posted: 10/10/2025
Deadline: 24/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Victoria & Albert Museum
We’re seeking a Senior Campaign Delivery and Channel Manager for the landmark opening of V&A East Museum and debut exhibition The Music Is Black
Date posted: 02/10/2025
Deadline: 21/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£50,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Science Museum Group
Do you enjoy meeting new people and creating memorable experiences for visitors of all ages?
Date posted: 08/10/2025
Deadline: 15/10/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £12.6 per hour + part time, 14 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Retail Positions at the Science Museum, London
Date posted: 10/10/2025
Deadline: 17/10/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.85 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Retail positions at Science Museum London
Date posted: 10/10/2025
Deadline: 17/10/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.85 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Project Curator: Hidden Stories of Childhood
Greece and Rome; Egypt and Sudan
Full-time: 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term for 12 months
£36,396 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 17 October 2025
Date posted: 29/09/2025
Deadline: 17/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistCollections Care
Curatorial
Salary:
£36,396 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting directly to the Project Curator (History & Archaeology), you will undertake self-led research on the history, archaeology and legacies of transatlantic slavery. You will also interpret collections for audiences and be actively involved in community-engagement activities.
Date posted: 10/10/2025
Deadline: 05/11/2025
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,054Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Portrait Gallery
Reporting to the Patrons Manager, the Patrons Officer is responsible for helping to retain and increase support amongst the Patrons group by planning and ensuring the successful delivery of an enriching events programme.
Date posted: 22/09/2025
Deadline: 26/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£28,808.00 - £28,999.00Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
British Library
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and organised Marketing Officer to join our Commercial Marketing team at the British Library. You will be working across a range of commercial services, from retail, publishing, and membership to catering, venue hire, and digitisation.
Date posted: 10/10/2025
Deadline: 22/10/2025
Location:
EnglandCategory:
MarketingSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£32,560 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611