Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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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
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 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
Contact centre advisor
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 25/08/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £14.80 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term (9 months)
Salary £46,218 - £51,725 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 14/08/2026
Deadline: 26/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSalary:
£46,218 - £51,725 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
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
National Galleries Scotland
Full-Time and Permanent
Salary £46,218 - £51,725 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 11/08/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSenior management
Salary:
£46,218 - £51,725 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to play a key role in documenting, researching and digitising the collection of Cuneiform Tablets.
Date posted: 07/08/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £30775 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Join the Ashmolean Museum's Digital Collections team and help shape the future of one of the world's leading museum collections.
Date posted: 24/07/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
DigitalSalary:
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for someone with significant interpersonal skills, discretion with confidential matters at all times, and excellent written communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with a wide range of colleagues of varying levels of seniority and international external contacts.
Date posted: 14/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£35,561 - £36,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
British Museum
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Administrator to join the British Museum’s Learning and Programmes department.
Date posted: 17/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£11,856 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
University of Cambridge Museums
The Fitzwilliam Museum Events team run a broad range of events within the Museum setting, from lectures and dinners to special openings and private views.
Date posted: 17/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01223 764407
National Portrait Gallery
The Corporate Development team is a successful and ambitious strand of fundraising within the highly regarded Development arm of the NPG. This role will lead on the stewardship of major corporate sponsorships and partnerships, whilst also having responsibility for creating new business opportunities and growing the pool of corporate prospects.
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£46,415.00Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+447393294770
Imperial War Museums
This is an exciting opportunity to join IWM Duxford during a period of major transformation. As a Project Manager, you'll support the delivery of high-profile projects, helping create outstanding visitor experiences while preserving and showcasing nationally significant collections.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£38,000 to £42,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Imperial War Museums
As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll support the delivery of construction and masterplanning projects across IWM Duxford and the wider estate. Working with project teams and stakeholders, you'll coordinate risks, actions and programmes while developing project management expertise.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,000 to £32,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A