Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Retail & Admissions team at Churchill War Rooms. As a Retail & Admissions Supervisor, you'll lead front-line operations, deliver exceptional visitor experiences, drive commercial performance and support IWM's mission and sustainability.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
IWM Churchill War RoomsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£29,860 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/ALocation:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
34063Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Glasgow Museums
We are seeking a Development Officer to join an established and ambitious Development team. The new officer will be responsible for delivering the Glasgow Museums Membership programme.
Date posted: 07/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
Glasgow Life, Commonwealth House, 38 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LHCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£37,541.80 - £43,591.01Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 4350
Glasgow Museums
A new role for a full time Heritage Interpretation Producer to join the team delivering the Sauchiehall Street Culture and Heritage District programme. This is a fixed term post until December 2027.
Date posted: 07/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
Edward House, 199 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EXCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£37,541.80 - £43,591.01Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 4350
Imperial War Museums
As Head of Finance Business Partnering, you’ll lead the link between finance and the wider organisation, providing insight, challenge and support to drive strategic objectives. You’ll align financial planning with IWM’s mission, ensuring strong governance, value for money and commercial success.
Date posted: 20/07/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£65,000 - £67,500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Gallery
The National Gallery has an exciting opportunity for a Building Project Manager to join the Building and Facilities Department working in the Building Fabric Projects and Maintenance team reporting to the Building Manager.
Date posted: 24/07/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£49,951.00 per annum.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07946476439
National Army Museum
We are seeking to appoint a Part-Time Learning Producer to research, develop, co-ordinate and deliver our vibrant and participatory schools programme with an emphasis on younger age groups and SEN/SEND.
Date posted: 20/07/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£34,040Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078812478
British Library
The British Library is seeking a Lead Conservator to provide leadership and advocacy in preventive conservation, conservation treatments, disaster preparedness and risk management across the Boston Spa site, Yorkshire.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£40,212 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£30,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
OtherTelephone:
02078145611
National Army Museum
We're seeking an enthusiastic Librarian to help care for these nationally significant collections and make them accessible to everyone including curators, academics, family historians, students and military researchers.
Date posted: 20/07/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
£34,040Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812442
National Army Museum
You will contribute to the delivery of reliable IT and audio-visual services, enabling colleagues to work effectively while ensuring visitors benefit from seamless and engaging interactions.
Date posted: 20/07/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£35,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812486
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a commercial lawyer (NQ - 2PQE) to join its Legal team.
Date posted: 27/07/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
LegalSalary:
50,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07946476430
British Museum
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Interpretation Planner: Exhibitions to lead the development of ambitious interpretation strategies for major special exhibitions and changing free displays.
Date posted: 28/07/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£43,317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
The National Archives
As Events Producer (Talks) you will be responsible for creating and delivering our public events programmes, with a particular focus on talks, lectures and adult learning.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
EventsSalary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
National Galleries Scotland
Permanent and Full-Time
Salary £49, 792 - £56,426 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 28/07/2026
Deadline: 25/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£49, 792 - £56,426 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Science Museum Group
Public Programme Developer at the National Science and Media Museum
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 26/08/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £29400 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Explainer (Part time) at Locomotion in Shildon
Date posted: 13/08/2026
Deadline: 27/08/2026
Location:
Shildon, County DurhamCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
Up to £13.45 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Registrars team!
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 27/08/2026
Location:
Tate Stores and across Tate's London sitesCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£19,604.40 (pro rata to the full-time equivalent of £32,674 per annum)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join its in-house Legal Services & Information Governance team.
Date posted: 13/08/2026
Deadline: 27/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
LegalSalary:
Up to £49829 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Scotland
Located in the Registrar team, this appointment will play a key role in delivering National Museums Scotland’s loans, acquisitions and disposals programmes in accordance with Museum policy and procedures.
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£34,638 to £37,189 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01312474152