Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Ready to lead one of the most exciting events and catering operations in the museum world? Join us to shape unforgettable experiences at Britain’s oldest public museum.
Date posted: 18/12/2025
Deadline: 16/01/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
EventsMarketing
Salary:
Starting from £49,119 per annum
National Museums Liverpool
In this role, you will support the Finds Liaison Officer by identifying finds made by members of the public and record them on a national database. You will also assist with implementing the Treasure Act 1996 and contribute to achieving the aims of the Portable Antiquities Scheme. The position involves engaging with a wide range of people, including members of the public and attending events.
Date posted: 19/12/2025
Deadline: 14/01/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationConservation
Curatorial
Other
Salary:
£12,707.51 per annum (£26,121 pro rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Head of Development and Partnerships.
Date posted: 19/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
London or CosfordCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
dependent on experience and locationContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
Imperial War Museums
The Audience Insight function at IWM provides the organisation with the tools it needs to learn from and understand audiences to create original, popular and thought-provoking programming which puts our audiences first.
Date posted: 19/12/2025
Deadline: 07/01/2026
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
£47,500 – £49,500 per annum depending on experienceContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM as an Estates Coordinator, managing data for over 100 buildings and 112 hectares. Ensure compliance, support systems, and help deliver a safe, sustainable environment for staff and visitors at the heart of our Estates team.
Date posted: 19/12/2025
Deadline: 12/01/2026
Location:
IWM Duxford, CB22 4QRCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Circa £30,000 per annum, depending on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Serving the four University Museums, the Bodleian Libraries, and Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum, the Research and Impact team supports Oxford University Gardens, Libraries and Museums researchers to increase research and impact activity
Date posted: 22/12/2025
Deadline: 27/01/2026
Location:
Central Oxford (Oxford University GLAM sites including Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum).Category:
ResearchSalary:
£35,681 - £41,636 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0186577132
Natural History Museum
As a global centre of scientific excellence and a beloved cultural institution, we are sharing our collection and research with audiences across our planet. Global Touring is key to realising this ambition, delivering a broad range of exhibitions to both domestic and international partners, reaching 2 million visitors in the past year.
Date posted: 22/12/2025
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
EventsExhibitions
Front of house/visitor services
Salary:
£38,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5079
British Library
Are you a creative and commercially savvy content professional? Do you know your TikTok audiences from your Linkedin networkers? The British Library is seeking a Content Coordinator (Commercial) to plan, create, and manage compelling digital content across our social media, email, and web platforms.
Date posted: 22/12/2025
Deadline: 14/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
MarketingDigital
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113Museum 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: 22/12/2025
Deadline: 19/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
33460Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
British Library
The British Library has an internationally renowned collection of medieval and early modern manuscripts made in Britain and Europe before 1600. We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Cataloguer and Researcher of Medieval Manuscripts, based in the Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts team.
Date posted: 23/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareResearch
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
The British Library is embarking on a period of exciting transformation, with high profile capital projects, ambitious digital programmes and initiatives to grow and diversify our income and audience.
Date posted: 29/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
The National Archives
We are looking for a security manager to oversee the invigilation of our document reading rooms and line manage our Reader Invigilation Team
Date posted: 29/12/2025
Deadline: 19/01/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSecurity
Salary:
£36,178Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
Science Museum Group
Are you looking for a role where you can shape national railway heritage work through rigorous record-keeping, clear communication and leadership?
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 13/01/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £20550 per annum + part time, 21 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
We are looking for two Cleaners on a part-time basis to work at one of Bradford's most unique visitor attractions!
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 13/01/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £12.6 per hour + 17.5 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Are you a creative programme-maker who takes pride in hunting down fresh, unexpected stories and turning them into exciting STEM experiences?
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 20/01/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £41200 per annum + 35 hour per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Do you have experience working with library systems or e-resources, and enjoy using digital tools to improve access to collections and services?
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 20/01/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
Up to £35993 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £34,944 - £38,218 (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Flexible working
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 15/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationPhotographic
Salary:
£34,944 - £38,218 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Galleries Scotland
Part-Time Job Share 3.5 days (24.5 hours) per week
Fixed Term (to 30 June 2027)
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 07/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Library of Scotland
Part time (21 hours per week), permanent, salary is £18,544 per annum.
Date posted: 31/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationEducation
Events
Salary:
£18,544Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for an enthusiastic Loans Assistant to join the Loans Section at the V&A.
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£25,927 - £29,503Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000