Jobs
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National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £30,900 - £32,250 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 18/03/2026
Deadline: 30/03/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£30,900 - £32,250 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6537
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 13/03/2026
Deadline: 30/03/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
RegistrarSenior management
Salary:
£37,614 - £41,138 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6537
British Museum
The Museum is seeking an experienced Preventive Conservator to play a leading role in the preventive care of the British Museum's collections.
Date posted: 09/03/2026
Deadline: 30/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £39105 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
As our HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organisation, guiding them through change, organisational development, people challenges, and cultural evolution. You will have a direct impact on employee experience, wellbeing, inclusion, talent development, and the strength of our employer brand.
Date posted: 09/03/2026
Deadline: 30/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
50,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
Tate
Tate is looking for three Art Handling Technicians to join the Collection Care team across our London sites! The opportunities include full-time and part-time roles.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£17,318.40 (pro-rata)Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Tate Modern Paintings Conservation team supporting its programme of exhibitions, displays & loans.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£23,874 (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
National Portrait Gallery
The CRM Manager is responsible for the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) function across the Gallery. They manage the Gallery’s CRM database (Tessitura) and work with a range of departments to support the use and development of the system, including providing technical support and training.
Date posted: 13/03/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0
British Museum
Join the British Museum's largest digital programme - the Endangered Material Knowledge Programme (EMKP)- as a Project Curator!
Date posted: 11/03/2026
Deadline: 01/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Up to £36396 per annum + pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust & Statutory Fundraising Manager to join the existing Development team. Reporting to the Head of Development.
Date posted: 10/03/2026
Deadline: 02/04/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£35,897.00 - £41,282.00 p.a.
National Army Museum
Offering volunteers a unique opportunity to play a key role while gaining experience working with a national museum collection of historic importance.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the running of a new second-hand pop-up bookshop in the Museum.
Date posted: 08/03/2026
Deadline: 03/04/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7730 0717
Imperial War Museums
This is a pivotal leadership role at an exciting time for IWM. As Head of Exhibitions and Interpretation, you’ll shape and deliver the temporary exhibition and gallery updates programme across all five IWM branches: London, North, Duxford, HMS Belfast and Churchill War Rooms. We have big ambitions to grow audiences over the coming years.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£58,000-£62,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
Museum of the Home
We’re seeking an experienced curator with strong collections knowledge, curatorial delivery expertise, line management experience and the confidence to represent the Museum nationally. If you combine scholarship with creativity and collaborative leadership, we want to hear from you.
Date posted: 12/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
E2 8EACategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£44,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
British Museum
As Junior Graphic Designer, you will help shape high‑quality design work across print, digital, and spatial teams!
Date posted: 16/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
As Senior Graphic Designer, you will lead the creative output of the design team from concept to execution!
Date posted: 16/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is a hands‑on and highly creative role within the Museum's Design & Interpretation Studio!
Date posted: 16/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £35928 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Galleries Scotland
Full Time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £30,900 - £32,250 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site with flexible working
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Technician
Salary:
£30,900 - £32,250 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site with flexible working
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£37,614 - £41,138 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
Join the British Museum's award‑winning Design & Interpretation Studio as a Senior 3D Designer!
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 07/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Ashmolean Museum in Oxford is looking for an Object Conservator.
Date posted: 06/03/2026
Deadline: 07/04/2026
Location:
Oxford City Centre, Botley, and Upper HeyfordCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Starting from £35,681 per annum (pro rata)
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading art institutions as Head of Collection Management in Tate’s Collection Care Division. Leading strategy; facilitating programme delivery; providing access to collections in storage; and planning for the future of the collection.
Date posted: 10/03/2026
Deadline: 08/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£61,750 - £63,750 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888