Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Museums Liverpool
As Administrative Officer, you'll provide high-quality administrative support across the Visitor Experience Department and Operations Directorate. Working with colleagues across a range of teams, you'll help improve communication, coordination and the delivery of effective operations.
Date posted: 27/08/2026
Deadline: 16/09/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£27,240 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Ashmolean Museum is the University of Oxford’s world-class museum of art and archaeology. The Department of Western Art cares for approximately 300,000 objects.
You will lead day-to-day collections management, ensuring safe storage, movement, security and documentation in line with SPECTRUM standards and conservation requirements.
Date posted: 07/09/2026
Deadline: 16/09/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
Grade 6Museum of London
We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new museum for London. The London Museum will sit in atmospheric former market buildings, at the heart of one of the capitals most historic and creative quarters, Smithfield. The New Museum project is one of the largest cultural projects in Europe and will transform the Museum, Smithfield and the City of London.
Date posted: 04/09/2026
Deadline: 16/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
34063Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Engagement team at Royal Museums Greenwich is seeking a permanent full-time Schools Learning Producer.
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 17/09/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
EducationSalary:
£38,568Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
The National Archives
We are seeking 2 User Researchers to help create outstanding user-centred digital services.
Date posted: 03/09/2026
Deadline: 17/09/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£42,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
National Gallery
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Chief Commercial Officer of National Gallery Global, the National Gallery’s commercial subsidiary.
Date posted: 01/09/2026
Deadline: 18/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£34,000 - 36,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Victoria & Albert Museum
We're seeking an experienced Lead Conservator to provide technical and strategic leadership for our Books, Paper and Photographs conservation team.
Date posted: 01/09/2026
Deadline: 19/09/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£46,947 - £62,596Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a Digital Project Manager to join the digital department and help deliver digital projects that support our 10‑year strategy.
Date posted: 04/09/2026
Deadline: 20/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£40,461Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/aMuseum of London
We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new museum for London. The museum will sit in atmospheric former market buildings – over 30,000 sqm – at the heart of one of the capital’s most historic quarters.
The New Museum project will transform the museum, Smithfield and the City of London, creating a new cultural quarter for London.
Date posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 20/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
C £70,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Engagement & Events Team at Tate
Join Tate’s Engagement & Events Team! You will provide essential administrative and organisational support across a busy and diverse events programme, helping to create engaging experiences for Tate’s supporters and advocates.
Date posted: 03/09/2026
Deadline: 20/09/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Science Museum Group
Public Programme Coordinator at the National Science and Media Museum
Date posted: 31/08/2026
Deadline: 21/09/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £26265 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Research Assistant to work on the creation of a future exhibition.
Date posted: 01/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£28,520 - £32,925Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Tate
We are currently recruiting for two Senior Art Handling Technicians to support the delivery of Tate’s exciting programmes.
Date posted: 08/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
Tate
Creativity, innovation and forward thinking are part of every aspect of Tate and we approach corporate fundraising in the same way! Join our Corporate Partnerships Team.
Date posted: 08/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
British Museum
We're looking for an experienced Administrator to join the Museum's Information Systems (IS) department on a fixed-term basis.
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
The British Museum is looking for a Box Office Assistant to join their incredible Visitor & Security Services team!
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 23/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £29357 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum are looking to hire an Internal Communications Manager!
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 23/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Press/PRDigital
Salary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
BM Images is seeking an Administrator to support the image licensing team and help make the British Museum's collection accessible around the world.
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 23/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationDigital
Salary:
£26500 - £29000 per annum + (£15,900 - £17,400pa)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The National Archives
The National Archives is looking for an experienced Delivery Manager.
Date posted: 10/09/2026
Deadline: 24/09/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£53,100 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Science Museum Group
Looking to build your collections care career in the world's first railway town?
Date posted: 10/09/2026
Deadline: 24/09/2026
Location:
Shildon, County DurhamCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £24479 per annum + £14,687 pro rata for 21 hours per weekContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795