Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
VSS Administrator
Visitor and Security Services
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 18 August 2025
Date posted: 25/07/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Security
Salary:
£29,642Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8396
Royal Museums Greenwich
The People and Culture team at Royal Museums Greenwich are seeking a Talent Acquisition and Volunteer Coordinator to join the team.
Date posted: 25/07/2025
Deadline: 10/08/2025
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
HRSalary:
£26,027 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565
The National Archives
We are on the lookout for a Document Services Manager to oversee the operation of our MoD (Ministry of Defence) team and manage a group of up to eight talented individuals.
Date posted: 25/07/2025
Deadline: 07/08/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£28,337Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
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: 25/07/2025
Deadline: 07/08/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£28,337Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Imperial War Museums
The Audience Insight function at IWM provides the organisation with the tools it needs to learn from and understand audiences in order to create original, popular and thought-provoking programming and to maximise engagement.
Date posted: 25/07/2025
Deadline: 26/08/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
AdministrationSenior management
Salary:
£40,000 to £44,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/ALocation:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
34377 - 36476Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792Museum of London
We are on the brink of something extraordinary at London Museum – building a new museum that brings fresh voices, stories, and experiences to life, offering visitors an unforgettable journey through London’s past, present, and future. The Creative Programme is the London Museum’s public programme, taking place in the new London Museum Smithfield (opening 2026).
Date posted: 24/07/2025
Deadline: 11/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£28,314 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7814 5611Museum of London
London Museum is running the most exciting cultural project in London for a generation. The creation of an entirely new museum in Smithfield, with the first phase of the project due to open in 2026. With major support already secured from the City of London and the Mayor of London, £100m will come from private and philanthropic funds raised through a major fundraising campaign.
Date posted: 23/07/2025
Deadline: 01/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£34,000 - £36,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7814 5611
British Museum
Conservator: Conservation Mounting (Art on Paper)
Collection Care and Moves
Part-time (28.8 hours per week)
Permanent
£33,470 per annum (pro rata)
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Tuesday 19 August 2025
Date posted: 22/07/2025
Deadline: 19/08/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£33,470 (pro-rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
National Army Museum
Seeking Volunteers to help provide a welcoming environment for visitors to the Chelsea History Festival in September 2025.
Date posted: 22/07/2025
Deadline: 22/08/2025
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Other
Salary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 77300717
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Grants Manager to join the V&A’s successful Development Department.
Date posted: 21/07/2025
Deadline: 03/08/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£36,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
National Gallery
The National Gallery invites applications for the Simon Sainsbury Curatorial Fellowship, a 22-month paid position starting in October 2025. This role offers early-career art historians the chance to gain in-depth, practical experience in curatorial work within a major national collection.
Date posted: 21/07/2025
Deadline: 10/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£38,133Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Gallery
The National Gallery invites applications for the Vivmar Curatorial Fellowship, a 22-month paid position starting in October 2025. This role offers early-career art historians the chance to gain in-depth, practical experience in curatorial work within a major national collection.
Date posted: 21/07/2025
Deadline: 10/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£38,133Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Library
The Business & IP Centre (BIPC) at the British Library and network partner libraries support start-up businesses and entrepreneurs across the UK to develop the insight, skills and confidence they need to start and grow successful businesses.
Date posted: 18/07/2025
Deadline: 10/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OutreachSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Royal Museums Greenwich
We have an exciting opportunity for an Exhibitions Project Manager (Galleries) to play a pivotal role in First Light, a major redevelopment project of the Royal Observatory.
Date posted: 18/07/2025
Deadline: 10/08/2025
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
CuratorialExhibitions
Salary:
£42,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Victoria & Albert Museum
Join the V&A as a Museum Technician, supporting the care and handling of collections across multiple sites.
Date posted: 18/07/2025
Deadline: 11/08/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£28,520Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937Museum of London
We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new museum for London. It will sit in atmospheric former market buildings, at the heart of one of the capital’s most historic and creative quarters, Smithfield. The New Museum project is one of the largest cultural projects in Europe and will transform the museum, Smithfield and the City of London.
Date posted: 18/07/2025
Deadline: 03/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
29080Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Queen’s House team is looking for Art Materials and Techniques Explainer volunteers.
Date posted: 18/07/2025
Deadline: 15/08/2025
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
voluntaryContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
+442083126543
British Museum
Technician
Exhibitions and Temporary Displays
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Date posted: 17/07/2025
Deadline: 07/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £28144 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit an AV Technician.
Date posted: 17/07/2025
Deadline: 15/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsIT
Salary:
£28,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266