Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Tate
Tate is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented and highly organised individual to support the delivery of our acquisitions programme. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop a career in museum collections.
You will work closely with the Acquisitions Programme Manager and Director of Collection to help bring new artworks into the collection.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Salary:
£33,193 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Retail Assistant.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 05/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£14, 622.40Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266Museum of London
London Museum is about to open a bold new chapter at Smithfield. The spaces will be new, audiences will be arriving and an ambitious programme of public events, late-night takeovers, commercial hires and development events will already be moving. The foundations are in place; now we need someone to bring them to life.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Circa £50,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
The National Archives
The National Archives (TNA) is looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to work within its newly established Philanthropy team.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 07/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£40,853 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Science Museum Group
Estates Operations Director at the Science Museum Group
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSenior management
Salary:
£90000 - £95000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Ashmolean Museum is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Manager who will lead on the Hard FM operations.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 07/10/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
Buildings and facilitiesHealth and Safety
Salary:
Starting from £39,424 per annum
Science Museum Group
Estates Operations Director at the Science Museum Group
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£90000 - £95000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Head of Transformation at the National Railway Museum, York.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSenior management
Salary:
Up to £60000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Natural History Museum
Join us as the DiSSCo UK Head Digitisation and play a crucial role in the DiSSCo UK programme.
Date posted: 17/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
Natural History Museum SW7 5BDCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£75,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Natural History Museum
Join us as the DiSSCo UK Head of the Technical Innovation Centre during this crucial roll out phase.
Date posted: 17/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
Natural History Musuem SW7 5BDCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£75,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Museums Greenwich
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Development Team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 28/09/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£38,568Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
The National Archives
The National Archives (TNA) is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Philanthropy Officer to work within its newly established Philanthropy team.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£34,882 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Development team at Royal Museums Greenwich are seeking a Prospect Research and Database Officer.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 29/09/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,400 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Officer to join the Development team on a 2-year fixed term, full-time basis.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,400 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
British Museum
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape some of the most ambitious cultural and exhibition projects in the world!
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 09/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £51623 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Security and Safety Advisor at the Science Museum in London
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Health and SafetySecurity
Salary:
Up to £53000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Road Train Guard (Part Time) at the National Railway Museum
Date posted: 21/09/2026
Deadline: 05/10/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.45 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
As FOI Manager, you’ll have a great opportunity to work with closed historical records. You’ll ensure decisions regarding their access are efficiently and appropriately managed to keep operations running smoothly.
Date posted: 21/09/2026
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherResearch
Salary:
£42,091Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Library of Scotland
Full time, permanent, salary £33,268 per annum, Civil Service Pension and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 22/09/2026
Deadline: 06/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationDigital
Salary:
£33,268Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
National Library of Scotland
Full time, fixed term for 9 months, Salary £37,439 per annum, based in Edinburgh, Civil Service Pension.
Date posted: 22/09/2026
Deadline: 06/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationDesign
Digital
Salary:
£37,439Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718