Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
The Information Services (IS) department is hiring a Modern Workplace Analyst to deliver and maintain modern workplace enterprise-wide solutions.
Date posted: 06/02/2026
Deadline: 27/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £41723 per annum + Civil Service Pension, Hybrid, SocialsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
As a member of the Retail and Admission team you will be in a key, customer facing role, welcoming visitors to the museum, providing them with detailed information and consistently delivering the highest standards of customer service.
Date posted: 06/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
IWM North, ManchesterCategory:
OtherSalary:
£18,367 pro rata (FTE £23,751) per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
British Library
The Legal and Contracts Services team (‘LCS’) is the first point of contact for advice on legal and contractual matters and performs a wide range of legal and contract support activities, including drafting, reviewing, interpreting and negotiating many different forms of contractual documentation.
Date posted: 06/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Boston Spa, St PancrasCategory:
LegalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Full Time Gallery Team Member, Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The salary for this role is £28,808 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 Part Time Retail Assistant, Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The salary for this role is £14,404 (£28,808 FTE) per annum.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit an IT/AV Technician.
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£27,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Part Time Gallery Team Member, Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The salary for this role is £12,963.60 (£28,808 FTE) per annum.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We’re looking for a creative Digital Coordinator to shape and share engaging, inclusive digital content that connects diverse audiences with the Horniman Museum and Gardens, supporting our decolonising and environmental priorities during an exciting period of new gallery and garden openings. This hands-on role is perfect for a digitally savvy storyteller who thrives in online cultures.
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£40,817 per annum fixed term (pro rata if applicable) 12 monthsContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02086991872
Victoria & Albert Museum
The Formal Learning programme builds creative confidence and skills for children from the Early Years Foundation Stage up to Key Stage 3 (from age 3 to age 14).
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 15/02/2026
Location:
Bethnal GreenCategory:
EducationSalary:
£40,770Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
British Museum
The British Museum are hiring an Events Assistant to join them on a full-time permanent basis!
Date posted: 04/02/2026
Deadline: 25/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Black Country Living Museum
The Black Country Living Museum is seeking an enthusiastic Site Cleaner to join the team. No two days are the same for our cleaning team, they are key to ensuring guests can transcend into the museums past by maintaining a clean and safe environment. We’re looking for someone with a passion for cleaning who is looking for a truly unique environment to work in.
Date posted: 04/02/2026
Deadline: 17/02/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£12.22 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
Tate
Tate is looking for a Paper Conservator to support our programme of acquisitions.
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 22/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£38,394Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Tate
Tate is looking for a Paper Conservator to join the Collection Care Storage and Operations project team.
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 22/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£38,394 pro rata per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
18,200Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
National Army Museum
Due to the retirement on rotation of existing members, we are seeking to appoint a number of new members to NAM Council. During this round of appointments, we are particularly looking for people experienced within the fields of building/engineering/major redevelopment/project management and development fundraising.
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 06/03/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationBuildings and facilities
Fundraising / development
Salary:
Unremunerated (reasonable expenses are paid)Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
02078812444
British Museum
The British Museum are hiring an Events Assistant to join them on a full-time permanent basis!
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum are hiring an Assistant Collection Manager to join their Storage and Moves section!
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about the arts? Tate Britain is seeking an Exhibitions Assistant to join our dynamic team and play a key role in support the delivery of world-class exhibitions, displays and commissions.
Date posted: 02/02/2026
Deadline: 16/02/2026
Location:
MillbankCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£29,207 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
The National Archives
In this role, you will have a records specialism in one or more of the political, diplomatic, government, social, legal, or economic history of Britain post-1782.
Date posted: 30/01/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
CuratorialFront of house/visitor services
Research
Salary:
£45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The National Archives
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ambitious and growing heritage science programme within one of the world’s most significant archival institutions.
Date posted: 30/01/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£43,524 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979