Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Science Museum Group
Want to help shape the future of the Science and Industry Museum's collections?
Date posted: 28/09/2026
Deadline: 12/10/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £29456 per annum + 12-month fixed term contractContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term (to 31 March 2027)
Salary £32,171 - £35,093 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 06/10/2026
Deadline: 12/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSalary:
£32,171 - £35,093Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Museum of the Home
We are looking for a Learning Facilitator to join the team and support the delivery, capacity and growth of the Museum’s schools offer and wider learning programme. This position is fixed term until July 2027.
Date posted: 28/09/2026
Deadline: 12/10/2026
Location:
London E2 8EACategory:
EducationEvents
Outreach
Salary:
£12,600 per annum (FTE £28,000)Contract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
Natural History Museum
Join us as the DiSSCo UK Head Digitisation and play a crucial role in the DiSSCo UK programme.
Date posted: 17/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
Natural History Museum SW7 5BDCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£75,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Bodleian Libraries is looking for a Senior Archivist with a strong interest in STEM-related archives to join our Archives & Modern Manuscripts team.
Date posted: 30/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
Oxford, OX1 3BGCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£49,119 - £58,265 per annum
Natural History Museum
Join us as the DiSSCo UK Head of the Technical Innovation Centre during this crucial roll out phase.
Date posted: 17/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
Natural History Musuem SW7 5BDCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£75,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Museum
The Head of Patrons is a senior leadership role, responsible for shaping and growing the British Museum's Patrons programme!
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£60256 - £67828 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Gallery
We are looking for a talented, creative Graphic Designer to join the National Gallery’s busy Creative Department.
Date posted: 24/09/2026
Deadline: 15/10/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
DesignSalary:
£39,353.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
National Gallery
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Gallery Security Services Manager to play a key role in delivering a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for visitors, staff, contractors, and world-class collection. This is an exciting opportunity for a security professional who combines operational expertise with strong leadership, analytical thinking, and a commitment to excellent service.
Date posted: 29/09/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£46,671Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Museum
We’re looking for an Assistant Collection Manager: Storage and Moves (Rehouse) to support a major collections storage move, working primarily with large three-dimensional stone objects.
Date posted: 05/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
ReadingCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for three individuals to join our teams in the Technical Services department.
Date posted: 05/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£28,629Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
British Library
Are you ready to lead the fight against an ever evolving threat landscape? The British Library is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Manager to join its growing Cyber Security function and lead its security operations.
Date posted: 05/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
ITSalary:
£50,518 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Imperial War Museums
Support the safe and efficient operation of IWM Duxford's licensed aerodrome by providing Flight Information Services, coordinating airfield activities and supporting flying operations, air shows and visitor experiences at one of the world's leading aviation heritage sites.
Date posted: 02/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£29,000 to £31,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
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: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£46,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
Science Museum Group
Are you a hands-on conservator ready to lead a major collections move?
Date posted: 28/09/2026
Deadline: 19/10/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £36043 per annum + 17-month fixed term contractContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an experienced senior HR professional to join us as Head of People and Culture. This is a key strategic role leading our People and Culture function and helping to shape a positive, inclusive, and values-led workplace. You will work closely with senior leaders, managers and teams to strengthen organisational capability, support our Forward Plan, and our values.
Date posted: 30/09/2026
Deadline: 19/10/2026
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
HRSenior management
Salary:
£54,528 per annum, pro-rata (Actual salary: £32,716.80 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02086991872
British Museum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and practical Assistant Collection Manager (Heavy Objects) to join our Collection Care and Moves team and play a vital role in the installation, movement and care of some of the Museum's most remarkable objects.
Date posted: 29/09/2026
Deadline: 19/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Working as part of the Research, Teaching and Collections team, the postholder will play a central role in enabling the cataloguing, interpretation, and display of this globally significant collection.
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 21/10/2026
Location:
History of Science Museum, Oxford OX1 3AZCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£35,681 - £41,636 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Gallery
The National Gallery is looking for two Conservation Fellows – the Robert Gavron Conservation Fellow, and the Patrick Lindsay Conservation Fellow. This is an extraordinary opportunity to gain conservation experience with a national collection of paintings.
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 22/10/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£38,132 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Retail and Product Development Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The salary for this role is between £38,000 to £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544