Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a Website Content Manager to join the Marketing team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 04/08/2025
Deadline: 21/08/2025
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
MarketingDigital
Salary:
£42,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Tullie
Are you a commercially savvy leader with a passion for delivering outstanding visitor experiences? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where retail, culture, and community come together? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 10/09/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£33,368 to £35,235 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
British Museum
To provide first line management to deliver an excellent visitor safety service. Ensure the safety and security of our visitors and the collection through the management of a team and operational management of all Health and Safety, security and emergency responsibilities.
Date posted: 20/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£33,033 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Birmingham Museums Trust
Do you have a passion for sales, events, and working in incredible spaces? We’re looking for a dynamic and driven Venue Hire Sales Manager to join our Enterprise team at Birmingham Museums Trust.
Date posted: 13/08/2025
Deadline: 24/08/2025
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
EventsSalary:
£36,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is currently recruiting for three Trustee roles.
Date posted: 12/08/2025
Deadline: 15/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
0Contract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Imperial War Museums
The Travel Trade & Group Sales Manager will lead the development and delivery of IWM’s group and travel trade sales strategy across five sites, driving visitor growth and revenue through strong partnerships and ensuring smooth booking and communication processes.
Date posted: 11/08/2025
Deadline: 08/09/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£ 44,000 - £ 47,000 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
Supporter Events Coordinator
Development
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£31,979 per annum/ pro rata
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Friday 5 September 2025
Date posted: 21/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,979Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Imperial War Museums
WM has recently created and committed to carrying out a new Digital Content Strategy (DCS) with ambitious targets around user experience, audience development and financial sustainability. This includes plans to build on IWM’s recent success on social media to deliver larger audience sizes and cover new topic areas targeting different audiences.
Date posted: 15/08/2025
Deadline: 15/09/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£32,000 to £34,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Natural History Museum
The Senior Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and the rest of the Philanthropy team, feeding into the overall strategy for the team. They will manage a portfolio of funder accounts which deliver long-term, high-value strategic partnerships as well as building new relationships.
Date posted: 07/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
52000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join the new senior team in Collections Management at the Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford.
Date posted: 29/07/2025
Deadline: 03/09/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW), with the option for some working from home.Category:
Senior managementSalary:
£55,636 - £64,228 (per annum)
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Archive and Library to join the Collections Services team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 19/08/2025
Deadline: 10/09/2025
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
Collections CareFront of house/visitor services
Librarian
Digital
Salary:
£48,205Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565
Imperial War Museums
IWM is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Resources department, partnering closely with the Director to deliver expert legal support across our organisation.
Date posted: 15/08/2025
Deadline: 15/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
LegalSalary:
£70,000 - £75,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you a finance professional with a passion for building collaborative relationships with stakeholders? An opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Senior Finance Business Partner in the Bodleian Libraries.
Date posted: 08/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
Oxford OX1 3BGCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£48,235 - £57,255 per annum
Science Museum Group
Senior Explainer role at the Science Museum, London.
Date posted: 13/08/2025
Deadline: 27/08/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
EducationExhibitions
Front of house/visitor services
Salary:
Up to £28977 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a vacancy for a Safeguarding Manager.
Date posted: 15/08/2025
Deadline: 31/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
LegalSalary:
£28,002 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
2479
Royal Air Force Museum
We are looking to recruit a retail assistant. You will be part of a customer focused team working across both the museum’s retail outlet and admissions point.
Date posted: 21/08/2025
Deadline: 09/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£13,685.93Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Imperial War Museums
The Retail and Admissions department welcomes over 2 million visitors each year.
Date posted: 14/08/2025
Deadline: 28/08/2025
Location:
Churchill War RoomsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£28,008 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
The National Archives
In this role, you will focus on records relating to early modern Parliament and parliamentary business.
Date posted: 01/08/2025
Deadline: 31/08/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
OtherOutreach
Research
Salary:
£33,000 - £37,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
National Galleries Scotland
Permanent and Part Time (21 hours per week)
Salary £34,944 - £38,128 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 20/08/2025
Deadline: 08/09/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34,944 - £38,128 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
The National Archives
Are you passionate about working in security and invigilation? Do you have a recognised security qualification or the willingness to obtain one?
Date posted: 20/08/2025
Deadline: 02/09/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Security
Salary:
£26,004Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02083925313