Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Glasgow Museums
We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.
Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Retail Assistant to join our Retail teams at Gallery of Modern Art/ Riverside Museum/Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Date posted: 16/03/2026
Deadline: 29/03/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£23,838.88Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0141 2874350
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The History of Science Museum is seeking an accomplished curator to lead the development and interpretation of its collections relating to the Scientific Revolution and Industrial Age(s), with a particular focus on its internationally significant microscope collections, including the Paul Greenbaum collection.
Date posted: 16/03/2026
Deadline: 13/04/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£39,424 – £47,779 per annum
British Library
We are currently seeking a Partners and Activities Coordinator to help support the programme’s operations and external relationships during an exciting period of activity. This post is funded until 31 March 2027.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 12/04/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
31,244Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Tate
Tate is looking for three Art Handling Technicians to join the Collection Care team across our London sites! The opportunities include full-time and part-time roles.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£17,318.40 (pro-rata)Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for an enthusiastic Collection Registrar to join this exciting project.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 29/03/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£35,561Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
National Galleries Scotland
Full Time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £30,900 - £32,250 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site with flexible working
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Technician
Salary:
£30,900 - £32,250 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
Join the British Museum's award‑winning Design & Interpretation Studio as a Senior 3D Designer!
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 07/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
This is a pivotal leadership role at an exciting time for IWM. As Head of Exhibitions and Interpretation, you’ll shape and deliver the temporary exhibition and gallery updates programme across all five IWM branches: London, North, Duxford, HMS Belfast and Churchill War Rooms. We have big ambitions to grow audiences over the coming years.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£58,000-£62,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site with flexible working
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£37,614 - £41,138 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £30,900 - £32,250 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 18/03/2026
Deadline: 30/03/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£30,900 - £32,250 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6537
National Army Museum
The Museum is seeking an exceptional Deputy Front of House Manager to work with Visitor Experience and Visitor Welcome & Retail Assistants to ensure the safe, welcoming and commercially focused operation of our Front of House services.
Date posted: 18/03/2026
Deadline: 17/04/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£34,040pa plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812410
National Army Museum
The Museum is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Senior Front of House Assistant, working across the Visitor Experience and Visitor Welcome & Retail Teams to ensure the safe, welcoming, engaging and commercially focused operation of our Front of House services.
Date posted: 18/03/2026
Deadline: 17/04/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£30,950pa plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812410
Imperial War Museums
A great candidate experience sets the tone for everything that follows — and this role is central to making that happen. As a Talent Acquisition Officer, you will contribute to smoother, more effective recruitment processes across the organisation.
Date posted: 19/03/2026
Deadline: 13/04/2026
Location:
Imperial War Museums, LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£35,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a Content and Engagement Specialist to drive collaboration and innovation in the Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS) project, a groundbreaking initiative to transform access to heritage science data across the UK’s GLAM sector.
Date posted: 19/03/2026
Deadline: 12/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£41,623 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
Imperial War Museums
Internal communication is at the heart of how IWM brings its strategy, culture and major organisational projects to life for its people. Over the next 12 months, we will be launching significant initiatives including a new Vision & Purpose for IWM, major HR and IT developments, and organisation‑wide change programmes.
Date posted: 19/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Museum
We're looking for a highly organised, proactive Administrator to join our friendly and close-knit Volunteer's Office.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 10/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £11856.8 per annum + CS Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Join the British Museum's Middle East department as Curator for Reception of Ancient Middle East and Egypt.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 17/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annum + CS Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Do you enjoy solving technical problems while delivering great customer service in a fast-paced, hands-on environment?
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 03/04/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £30900 per annum + FTC until September 2026Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museums Liverpool
The Connector Project Coordinator supports delivery of the Connector Project by coordinating activity across teams and partners, organising meetings and events, maintaining project documentation, and helping monitor progress to keep the programme on track.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 15/04/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationSalary:
£32,493 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
The Connector Project Administrator supports smooth project delivery by coordinating activities, organising meetings and events, maintaining documentation, and liaising with partners and internal teams to keep the Connector Project on schedule.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 15/04/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationSalary:
£26,121 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444