Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
For enquiries about any of the vacancies listed here please contact the relevant organisation directly.
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The National Archives
We are seeking a passionate and driven manager to oversee large-scale document moves and lead a team of up to eight talented individuals.
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 15/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£30,209 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Gallery
The National Gallery is looking for two Conservation Fellows – the Robert Gavron Conservation Fellow, and the Patrick Lindsay Conservation Fellow. This is an extraordinary opportunity to gain conservation experience with a national collection of paintings.
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 22/10/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£38,132 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Bodleian Libraries is looking for a Senior Archivist with a strong interest in STEM-related archives to join our Archives & Modern Manuscripts team.
Date posted: 30/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
Oxford, OX1 3BGCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£49,119 - £58,265 per annum
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an experienced senior HR professional to join us as Head of People and Culture. This is a key strategic role leading our People and Culture function and helping to shape a positive, inclusive, and values-led workplace. You will work closely with senior leaders, managers and teams to strengthen organisational capability, support our Forward Plan, and our values.
Date posted: 30/09/2026
Deadline: 19/10/2026
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
HRSenior management
Salary:
£54,528 per annum, pro-rata (Actual salary: £32,716.80 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02086991872
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for someone who can lead marketing campaigns that bring Birmingham's rich cultural heritage to thousands of visitors across nine iconic museum venues.
Date posted: 30/09/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£29,850 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
The National Archives
This post will be responsible for providing expert advice, guidance and training on the appraisal, selection, and safekeeping of public records with our government stakeholders.
Date posted: 29/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherSalary:
£40,853Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Portrait Gallery
NPG looks after the world’s greatest collection of portraits. Spanning 6 centuries, our artworks reveal the inspiring and sometimes surprising personal stories that have shaped and continue to shape a nation- from global icons to local champions, national treasures to unsung heroes. We are passionate about portraiture, always progressing our art form, championing artists and encouraging creativity
Date posted: 29/09/2026
Deadline: 30/10/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£39,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
National Gallery
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Gallery Security Services Manager to play a key role in delivering a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for visitors, staff, contractors, and world-class collection. This is an exciting opportunity for a security professional who combines operational expertise with strong leadership, analytical thinking, and a commitment to excellent service.
Date posted: 29/09/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£46,671Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Museum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and practical Assistant Collection Manager (Heavy Objects) to join our Collection Care and Moves team and play a vital role in the installation, movement and care of some of the Museum's most remarkable objects.
Date posted: 29/09/2026
Deadline: 19/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Science Museum Group
Are you a hands-on conservator ready to lead a major collections move?
Date posted: 28/09/2026
Deadline: 19/10/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £36043 per annum + 17-month fixed term contractContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Want to help shape the future of the Science and Industry Museum's collections?
Date posted: 28/09/2026
Deadline: 12/10/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £29456 per annum + 12-month fixed term contractContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Museum of the Home
We are looking for a Learning Facilitator to join the team and support the delivery, capacity and growth of the Museum’s schools offer and wider learning programme. This position is fixed term until July 2027.
Date posted: 28/09/2026
Deadline: 12/10/2026
Location:
London E2 8EACategory:
EducationEvents
Outreach
Salary:
£12,600 per annum (FTE £28,000)Contract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
British Library
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a passion for software development and team leadership with a customer centric approach. You will play a key role in delivering the British Library's services.
Date posted: 28/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£50,518 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019Museum of London
At the heart of London, our museum is a meeting place for stories - past, present, and future. We are here to enrich understanding and appreciation of the city and all its people, offering a home where the extraordinary and the everyday collide. From the bustling markets to hidden histories, from riotous invention to quiet reflection, we celebrate London in all its richness and complexity.
Date posted: 25/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£40,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
British Museum
We are seeking an exceptional Visitor Experience First Line Manager to lead and develop a team of Visitor Experience Assistants within one of the world's most visited cultural attractions.
Date posted: 25/09/2026
Deadline: 08/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£34,586 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Major Gifts team overseeing Tate’s Legacies strategy! You will lead and grow our legacy income streams, developing and delivering strategies that inspire our supporters to leave a gift in their Will or in memory of loved ones.
Date posted: 25/09/2026
Deadline: 08/10/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
National Gallery
We are looking for a talented, creative Graphic Designer to join the National Gallery’s busy Creative Department.
Date posted: 24/09/2026
Deadline: 15/10/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
DesignSalary:
£39,353.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
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
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Project Cataloguer - Blair Archive (Fixed Term Contract)
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
The salary for this role is between £30,800 to £32,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
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