Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Library
A vacancy has arisen for a music cataloguer in the Special Collections Metadata team at St. Pancras. The post holder will join a small team responsible for cataloguing printed, manuscript and digital music materials. Tasks will include creating and deriving catalogue records using RDA (Resource Description and Access),
Date posted: 16/04/2026
Deadline: 03/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Research
Salary:
31244Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
65000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792Museum of London
The coming years represent an unprecedented time for London Museum as we build a New Museum for London in West Smithfield.
The historic collections are moving to both new and existing displays and stores. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale collections move and develop your experience of collections documentation, management and care.
Date posted: 17/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
34,631 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Project Curator will be responsible for cataloguing and photographing the entire collection and 3D scanning key items. Catalogue data will be held in the internal Collections Management Systems (Axiell EMu; MuseumPlus) and will be made accessible worldwide through the individual Collections Online sites as well as through a web presence on the University’s Gardens, Libraries and Museums site.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 08/05/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£35,681 - £41,636 per annum
British Library
A front of house receptionist is required to join our Business & IP Centre at the British Library. This full time, in-person role will provide high quality, first-line, customer-focused services and information to all users and visitors to the Business & IP Centre.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
The National Archives
We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented B2B marketeer, with an interest in history and the cultural sector.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 03/05/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£35,759Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Library
The British Library is seeking a skilled Project Manager to play a key role in delivering the transformational Library Services Systems Programme.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Location:
Boston Spa/St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareLibrarian
Other
Research
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Imperial War Museums
This role is central to enabling IWM’s exhibitions, displays, loans out programme and external partnerships. By managing the programme of lending and borrowing objects safely and compliantly, you’ll help ensure objects can be shared with audiences across the UK and internationally. Your work underpins public programming, loans, partnerships and exhibitions that bring our collections to life.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
IWM London or DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareRegistrar
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
The National Archives
The Information Manager is the product owner for our information management systems, and responsible for policy development, and the engagement on these areas with senior management and the wider organisation.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 30/04/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ITOther
Salary:
£40,000 to £43,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Science Museum Group
Contact Centre Advisor
Date posted: 21/04/2026
Deadline: 28/04/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £14.80 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an organised and proactive Membership & Fundraising Assistant to help support the successful operation of the Horniman’s individual giving schemes, primarily focussed on the popular Membership scheme. This includes administration, communications and supporting campaigns and exclusive events.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Location:
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£28,377Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
Tate
Tate is seeking a talented Finance Business Partner to take ownership of reporting for their Budget Holders.
Our Ideal candidate will be a pro-active individual, keen to develop new skills, enhance knowledge and happy to contribute new ideas and improvements.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 27/04/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£48,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Museum
We are seeking a Patrons Manager to play a leading role in the management and development of the Museum's Patrons Programme.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £35928 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Patrons Coordinator
Full-time
Hybrid (at least 3 days per week on-site in Bloomsbury, London)
Permanent
£31,979 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Tuesday 5 May 2026
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,979 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking an experienced Senior Exhibitions Manager for a 12 month fixed term contract, to be based within the Exhibitions Department.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 13/05/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£43,346 - £45,180Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
British Museum
We are looking for an experienced and motivational Manager to help deliver an outstanding visitor experience at the British Museum.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £33033 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The British Library are looking for a Metadata Analyst to join our Collection Metadata Analyst team.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareDigital
Salary:
32619Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Imperial War Museums
You’ll help maintain our long‑term displays while also supporting the build and delivery of new exhibitions, ensuring objects are well presented and cared for.
You’ll also play a key role in keeping the exhibitions workshop running smoothly day to day, supporting safe working practices and enabling exhibition activity across Duxford and, at times, other IWM sites.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£26,500-£29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Library
The British Library’s Learning team is seeking a Content Manager for its forthcoming online resource, Discovering Historical Sources.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 11/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£35,993 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
National Galleries Scotland
Permanent and Full Time
Salary £32,171 - £35,093 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 01/05/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareRegistrar
Salary:
£32,171 - £35,093 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537