Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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The National Archives
As Events Producer (Talks) you will be responsible for creating and delivering our public events programmes, with a particular focus on talks, lectures and adult learning.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
EventsSalary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Museum
We are seeking an experience Fundraising Campaign Project Manager to play a pivotal role in our Masterplan Programme.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£49,829 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to play a key role in documenting, researching and digitising the collection of Cuneiform Tablets.
Date posted: 07/08/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £30775 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Registrars team!
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 27/08/2026
Location:
Tate Stores and across Tate's London sitesCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£19,604.40 (pro rata to the full-time equivalent of £32,674 per annum)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
Royal Museums Greenwich
We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Designer, Exhibitions to join the Exhibitions and Design team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 02/09/2026
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Digital
Salary:
£43,668 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565
Tate
This Assistant Curator role is an exciting opportunity to join the Tate Britain team. It has a focus on British Art from 1850-1915.
Date posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987Museum of London
We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new museum for London. The museum will sit in atmospheric former market buildings – over 30,000 sqm – at the heart of one of the capital’s most historic quarters.
The New Museum project will transform the museum, Smithfield and the City of London, creating a new cultural quarter for London.
Date posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 20/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
C £70,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
British Museum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Project Curator to join the department of Greece and Rome to support, develop and deliver the Amazons exhibition.
Date posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£24,620 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Greece and Rome Department as Project Curator: Ancient Anatolia.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£36,396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is now seeking a Chief Operating Officer to join its new Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Director and working alongside the Chief Curator, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Development Officer. This is a pivotal role, providing strategic leadership across the Gallery’s operational infrastructure while helping shape its future direction.
Date posted: 30/07/2026
Deadline: 03/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0000000000
British Museum
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Interpretation Planner: Exhibitions to lead the development of ambitious interpretation strategies for major special exhibitions and changing free displays.
Date posted: 28/07/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£43,317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a commercial lawyer (NQ - 2PQE) to join its Legal team.
Date posted: 27/07/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
LegalSalary:
50,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07946476430
National Army Museum
We're seeking an enthusiastic Librarian to help care for these nationally significant collections and make them accessible to everyone including curators, academics, family historians, students and military researchers.
Date posted: 20/07/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
£34,040Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812442
National Army Museum
You will contribute to the delivery of reliable IT and audio-visual services, enabling colleagues to work effectively while ensuring visitors benefit from seamless and engaging interactions.
Date posted: 20/07/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£35,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812486