Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.
We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire.
Date posted: 30/10/2026
Deadline: 12/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£31,114Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
British Museum
As Conservator: Storage, your main focus will be providing preventive conservation support for collection stores across the British Museum estate.
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 13/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £40513 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
As Senior Business Analyst, you will operate as an experienced internal consultant at the intersection of business need, technical design and technology strategy.
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£51,623 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Tate
Could you be our next Visitor Engagement and Operations Manager? No two days will ever be the same at Tate!
Tate’s vision is to be the most artistically adventurous and culturally inclusive global art museum, enabling our visitors to explore, experience and enjoy every moment of their visit to our galleries.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£41,023 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987Museum of London
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for conservation and collection care?
Do you thrive on bringing people together, leading complex projects and driving positive change?
If so then join us and be part of something extraordinary as we shape the future of our collection.
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£43,419 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Lakeland Arts
he role is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Lakeland Arts’ properties, car parks, and surrounding land. It provides both technical and practical support across a range of maintenance activities, working closely with other departments to maintain a safe environment for staff and deliver an exceptional experience for visitors.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
28,000 Pro RataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07557674537
Imperial War Museums
Working during peak visitor periods, you'll help ensure our guests receive excellent service while supporting the smooth operation of admissions and retail activities.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
IWM HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
Imperial War Museums
Through excellent customer service, strong product knowledge and proactive sales skills, you'll help visitors engage with the stories of those who served aboard the ship and understand the wider history of the Royal Navy and twentieth-century conflict.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
IWM HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
Imperial War Museums
At HMS Belfast, you'll be part of a team welcoming more than 300,000 visitors annually to one of London's most iconic historic attractions. You'll work across the admissions desk and shop, help visitors by providing information about the ship, support ticket sales and promote retail products.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
IWM HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Museum
We are seeking a practical and proactive Systems Engineer to join our Information Services department and help deliver and support critical IT infrastructure across the British Museum.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£43,225 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/ALocation:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
34000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Imperial War Museums
Through expert object handling, mount-making, art installation and display preparation, you'll help ensure that objects, artworks and exhibition elements are presented professionally, interpreted effectively and protected throughout their display life.
Date posted: 06/11/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
IWM Lambeth RoadCategory:
DesignSalary:
£274.31 per dayContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
Imperial War Museums
IWM Duxford is seeking an Air Show Assistant to support the planning and delivery of our internationally renowned air shows and flying events. Working closely with the Air Show Team and Flying Display Directors, you'll coordinate event administration, prepare operational documentation, support stakeholders and help deliver outstanding events that attract visitors from across the UK and beyond.
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£24,000 - £25,340Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Museum
This is a great opportunity to join the British Museum’s Finance team in a varied, hands-on role that plan an important part in the Museum’s day-to-day financial operations.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Image Makers: exploring photographs from Africa, a project focused on significant historic photographic collections from Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£19,480.80 per annum (£32,468 FTE)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
National Museums Scotland
We are looking for an experienced and collaborative leader with a passion for creating exceptional audience experiences to join our Exhibitions & Design team.
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
National Museum of Scotland, EdinburghCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
£64,762 - £73,428Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01312474152
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will join the professional security team at the Ashmolean Museum, part of the University of Oxford and the world’s first public museum, helping to protect internationally significant collections while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for staff, visitors and contractors.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
Health and SafetySalary:
Grade 3
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Collection Management department of one of the world’s leading art institutions. We are seeking one Senior Art Handling Technician to work and plan for our medium and long-term Storage Programme for Tate’s Collections. This role plays a key part in facilitating artwork moves between storage facilities to optimise storage capacity in support programmes.
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
SE1 5GGCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£32,674Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 8874974
National Army Museum
Seeking a passionate Soft Play and Birthday Party Assistant to join our Front of House team, delivering high standards, engaging visitors and enhancing their experience.
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
London Living WageContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077300717
National Army Museum
Creative role leading on Product Development, Merchandising and Ecommerce to engage and extend physical and digital audience reach, grow retail income and enhance our brand reputation
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£22,218 (pro rata of FTE £37,030)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077300717