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.
Click here for links to other museum sector jobs resources and vacancy listings
Click here for links to more information on jobs and volunteering at NMDC member organisations
Location:
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
Tate
An exciting and rewarding role which helps realise Tate’s programme by managing and coordinating all registration procedures relating to the care of Tate’s collections and its programmes of acquisitions, displays and loans.
Date posted: 29/01/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
Based across ou r London sites and WiltshireCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£39,553Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
British Museum
We are seeking an experience Conservator to play a central role in safeguarding our collection during the transformational Masterplan Programme.
Date posted: 29/01/2026
Deadline: 19/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £39105 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Sir John Soane's Museum
The Museum is looking for an experienced person to provide part-time support to the Exhibitions team through organisation, delivery and day-to-day management of the Museum’s exhibition program working in close collaboration with the Assistant Curator (Exhibitions).
Date posted: 29/01/2026
Deadline: 17/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£28,431 FTE paContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074404273
The National Archives
Are you an HR Business Partner looking for an opportunity where you can operate as a trusted and strategic partner to add value to an organisation that’s a leader in its sector?
Date posted: 28/01/2026
Deadline: 16/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
HRSalary:
£55,000 - £57,000 pro rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
British Museum
The Museum is seeking an experienced Conservator to play a leading role in the preventive care of one of the world's most significant collections.
Date posted: 27/01/2026
Deadline: 17/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £39105 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000Museum of London
We are looking for a dynamic Digital Production Officer to work alongside our Digital Product Managers supporting project delivery across multiple workstreams. As well as coordinating project tasks, timelines, and communications, you will support the ongoing work to ensure our digital platforms are managed effectively.
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 15/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£33,707 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
British Museum
The British Museum is hiring a Head of Pictorial Art Conservation, to manage a team of Eastern Art on paper and silk conservators!
Date posted: 23/01/2026
Deadline: 13/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £48568 per annum + £48,568 (£29,140 pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum is hiring a Head of Pictorial Art Conservation, to manage a team of Eastern Art on paper and silk conservators!
Date posted: 23/01/2026
Deadline: 13/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £48568 per annum + £48,568 (£29,140 pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Army Museum
We’re recruiting for a new member of our Human Resources team who will provide support to the Assistant Director (Resources) in a wide range of activities for the provision of dedicated Human Resources and Volunteering support to the Museum as an integral part of the organisation.
Date posted: 22/01/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
ChelseaCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£41,020pa (plus benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
OtherTelephone:
02078812444
British Library
We are looking for experienced candidates to work in the Modern Archives and Manuscripts section, which is responsible for the Western Manuscript collections 1601-1950, including major holdings of historical, political, literary, theatrical and scientific papers.
Date posted: 22/01/2026
Deadline: 18/02/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Science Museum Group
Do you have an interest in preventive conservation and protecting collections before damage occurs?
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 13/02/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £38870 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795