Jobs
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British Museum
We are hiring a Design Manager with a strong architectural background.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 14/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £54992 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity for a Museum enthusiast with a passion for working with the Museums cultural objects and collections.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 14/11/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
An new opportunity has arisen in our Tate Etc. and Guide team!
We are looking for a talented and motivated Editorial Assistant to support the delivery of Europe’s largest art magazine, Tate Etc., and Tate’s quarterly listings publication, the Guide.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 13/11/2025
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
OtherSalary:
17045Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874997
National Army Museum
Offering volunteers a unique opportunity to play a key role while gaining experience working with a national museum collection of historic importance.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the running of a new second-hand pop-up bookshop in the Museum.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7730 0717
British Museum
The is a fantastic opportunity for a conservation specialist to join to lead and manage a team working to support the Masterplan.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £48568 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
We are now recruiting for the post of Lead Curator, East Asian Collections to develop, manage, promote and make accessible the Library’s collections in Japanese and Korean and to lead the associated staff.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£42,179 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a vacancy for Associate Curator of Paintings 1600-1800.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 23/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£47,355 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Photography and Imaging team as a Senior Photographer.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
PhotographicSalary:
Up to £35928 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Portrait Gallery
This exciting and dynamic role is responsible for delivering conservation support for the Gallery’s international programme of touring Collections exhibitions. You will have a conservation specialism in either Paintings, Works on Paper, Frames, Objects. You will take a lead role providing conservation advice to stakeholders and undertaking treatments and conservation documentation.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£21,794.76 per annum based on the FTE of £36,324.60Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
British Museum
Head of Documentation and Digitisation Programme
Collection Programme Management
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Hybrid, at least 3 days per week on-site
Fixed-term for 3 years
£58,162 - £65,471 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 1 December 2025
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£58,162-£65,471Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Imperial War Museums
Join us as a Preventive Conservator (Hazards) to support the Visual Documentation Project. You'll help preserve hazardous and licensed collections through expert risk management, conservation treatments, and collaboration to ensure their safety and accessibility.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£33,501Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
University of Cambridge Museums
The Museum is seeking to appoint a number of members to its main board, known as the Syndicate. The successful candidates will become part of a highly qualified group of individuals who bring exceptional expertise, vision, and dedication to supporting the Museum in the shaping and delivery of its mission.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01730-776655
University of Cambridge Museums
The Museum is seeking to appoint a number of members to its main board, known as the Syndicate. The successful candidates will become part of a highly qualified group of individuals who bring exceptional expertise, vision, and dedication to supporting the Museum in the shaping and delivery of its mission.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01730-776655
British Library
This role leads on the development of interpretation for the Library’s temporary, touring and permanent exhibitions programme.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Photography and Imaging team as a Photographer
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
PhotographicSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Technical Project Coordinator to join the British Museum's IT team!
Date posted: 04/11/2025
Deadline: 25/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £41723 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Merchandising Manager, you’ll oversee stock control across multi-site retail, lead the merchandising team, and manage NML’s online shop. You’ll drive performance, align with strategy, and ensure an exceptional customer experience across all retail platforms.
Date posted: 04/11/2025
Deadline: 26/11/2025
Location:
Liverpool (Midland Railway Building)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£28,239 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Imperial War Museums
Lead and support volunteers at IWM to deliver impactful, enjoyable experiences across our sites. This dynamic role involves coordination, training, and collaboration, championing a strong volunteer ethos and ensuring smooth operations front and back of house.
Date posted: 04/11/2025
Deadline: 20/11/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,000 to £29,000 per annum, full time equivalent (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
British Museum
Project Curator: Iron Age and Roman Coins
£30,775 per annum
Fixed Term Contract for 36 months
Date posted: 04/11/2025
Deadline: 18/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £30775 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Library of Scotland
Permanent, full time (35 hours per week), salary is £34,782 per annum, Civil Service Pension and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 05/11/2025
Deadline: 16/11/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
CuratorialLibrarian
Salary:
£34,782Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718