Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a Head of Development and Communications to drive income from diverse and appropriate funding sources. As a leader, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our future by driving sustainable income streams, growing key partnerships, and elevating our public profile.
Date posted: 07/04/2025
Deadline: 28/04/2025
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£55,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643 (ext: 304)
Science Museum Group
Junior Photographer based at the Science and Innovation Park in Wroughton, Swindon.
Date posted: 08/04/2025
Deadline: 29/04/2025
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
PhotographicSalary:
Up to £27500 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
The Retail and Admissions department welcomes over 2 million visitors each year.
Date posted: 08/04/2025
Deadline: 21/04/2025
Location:
Churchill War RoomsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£27,008 per annum, £10,803.20 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
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National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Head of Exhibitions, you will lead the development, management and delivery of the John Moores Painting Prize, in addition to other contemporary art projects.
Date posted: 08/04/2025
Deadline: 30/04/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
CuratorialExhibitions
Salary:
£30,403 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
North East Museums
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this award-winning service; we are seeking to recruit a HR Assistant to join our small but supportive and dedicated HR team, where positive sharing of experience and learning is valued and welcomed.
Date posted: 09/04/2025
Deadline: 27/04/2025
Location:
NewcastleCategory:
HRSalary:
£31,586 - £34,314 pro rata, per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07793208476
Tate
ate is seeking a Curator, Exhibitions and Displays (Maternity Cover) for a temporary period of 10-months, based at Tate Liverpool, to work on our exciting exhibitions and displays programme.
Working within the Exhibitions team at Tate Liverpool, you will have an excellent knowledge of 20th century modern and contemporary art, both British and international.
Date posted: 09/04/2025
Deadline: 20/04/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£34,394 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a creative and dynamic Public Programmes Manager. You will lead the development and delivery of our inspiring, innovative and audience-focused programmes and experiences. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling and audiences, who can inspire others and cultivate partnerships that broaden the Museum’s reach.
Date posted: 09/04/2025
Deadline: 27/04/2025
Location:
Dudley, West MidlandsCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£36,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
The National Archives
You’ll validate, transform and process complex textual data, working across SQL, JSON, and XML-based structures to ensure that the UK’s digital history remains structured, searchable, and usable.
Date posted: 09/04/2025
Deadline: 24/04/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
£40,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Science Museum Group
Senior Spatial and Exhibition Design Manager based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 01/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
Up to £47729 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
Would you like to lead on the development and delivery of an exciting partnership learning programme between The National Archives (TNA) and North East Museums (NEM)?
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 27/04/2025
Location:
North East MuseumsCategory:
EducationOutreach
Salary:
£38,322 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Museum of the Home
The Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee (ARCC) exists to provide assurance to the Board of Trustees. Your expertise will provide insight and constructive advice on matters such as resource constraints, operational models, risk information flow, and the Museum's ability to respond to emerging risks.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 11/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7749 6028
Derby Museums Trust
Are you methodical, organised, have excellent attention to detail and skilled at organising and analysing data? Are you enthusiastic, proficient in the use of excel for data monitoring and reporting, and have a savvy understanding of CRM systems? If so, Derby Museums wants to hear from you!
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 07/05/2025
Location:
DE1 1BSCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£28,906 – £30,840 (FTE) / £23,437 – £25,005 (pro rata for 30 hours)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01332641901
British Museum
HR Advisor
Human Resources
Full-time
Permanent
£40,312 per annum
Application deadline: 10am on Friday 25 April 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 25/04/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
HRSalary:
40312Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Science Museum Group
Programme Coordinator (Children) based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 24/04/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationEducation
Events
Exhibitions
Salary:
Up to £30000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford are seeking a dynamic and innovative individual to join our leadership team as the Head of Public Engagement and Programming.
Date posted: 10/04/2025
Deadline: 13/05/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX1 3PP)Category:
EducationOutreach
Senior management
Salary:
Starting from Grade 8.1: £48,235 per annum
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (until 1 February 2028)
£43,207 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 5 May 2025
Date posted: 11/04/2025
Deadline: 05/05/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£43,207 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8272
National Museums Liverpool
National Museums Liverpool is looking to recruit Decant Assistants to play a vital role in supporting the decant of collections from the Maritime Museum and International Slavery Museum. This is a hugely important step in transforming these gallery spaces, a part of a wider waterfront development plan between now and 2028.
Date posted: 11/04/2025
Deadline: 23/04/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Curatorial
Salary:
£27,504 (pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager to lead our team of Historic Characters. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role overseeing the teams who bring the past to life for our visitors. You'll be at the heart of our themed events and day to day visitor experience - creating truly memorable, engaging, educational and entertaining experiences.
Date posted: 11/04/2025
Deadline: 27/04/2025
Location:
Dudley, West MidlandsCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£38,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01215579643
Imperial War Museums
In this pivotal role at IWM North, you will lead the creation and delivery of IWM’s Masterplan, a transformative programme aimed at enhancing the museum's visitor experience. This involves working collaboratively with communities and partners to bring the vision to life.
Date posted: 11/04/2025
Deadline: 12/05/2025
Location:
ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
£50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Museum
National Finds Adviser (PAS) for Iron Age & Roman Coins
Learning National Partnerships
Full-time
Date posted: 11/04/2025
Deadline: 02/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £35165 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000