Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to work on the African Histories and Heritage Programme.
Date posted: 03/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £44719 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust is currently looking for a Technician to join the team.
Date posted: 02/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesTechnician
Salary:
£28704Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Science Museum Group
Security and Safety Advisor at the Science Museum in London
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Health and SafetySecurity
Salary:
Up to £53000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
As FOI Manager, you’ll have a great opportunity to work with closed historical records. You’ll ensure decisions regarding their access are efficiently and appropriately managed to keep operations running smoothly.
Date posted: 21/09/2026
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherResearch
Salary:
£42,091Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Imperial War Museums
The Preservation Technician plays an important role in protecting and caring for IWM's collections across multiple sites. Through preventive conservation activities, environmental monitoring and collections care, you'll help ensure that historic objects remain safe, accessible and suitable for display, storage, research and learning.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 03/10/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£27,765Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Officer to join the Development team on a 2-year fixed term, full-time basis.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,400 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565Museum of London
From before the Romans to present day ravers, we tell the story of London and Londoners. There has never been a better day to join our team, leading at team of AV technicians as we bring these stories to the public in the galleries of our new London Museum in Smithfield and of the London Museum in Docklands
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsTechnician
Salary:
39000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Curatorial Assistant, Metalwork.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
The salary for this role is between £30,800 and £31,500 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Library
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Content Acquisition Processing. We are seeking to recruit a team manager with proven people management skills.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
LegalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Library
We are looking for someone who will be able to plan and record multi-session life story oral history interviews as part of the British Library Covid Commemoration project. This role is an 18 months part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed term opportunity.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£21,596 pro rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
019
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Retail Assistant.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 05/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£14, 622.40Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Science Museum Group
Road Train Guard (Part Time) at the National Railway Museum
Date posted: 21/09/2026
Deadline: 05/10/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.45 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795Museum of London
As London Museum prepares to open at Smithfield, we are building a bold new model for what a museum can be. Through an ambitious year-round Creative Programme, we are creating a vibrant rhythm of activity that brings together artists, creative partners, communities and audiences to reflect and respond to the energy of London.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 05/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignOther
Salary:
47621Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
National Library of Scotland
Full time, fixed term for 9 months, Salary £37,439 per annum, based in Edinburgh, Civil Service Pension.
Date posted: 22/09/2026
Deadline: 06/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationDesign
Digital
Salary:
£37,439Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
National Library of Scotland
Full time, permanent, salary £33,268 per annum, Civil Service Pension and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 22/09/2026
Deadline: 06/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationDigital
Salary:
£33,268Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Ashmolean Museum is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Manager who will lead on the Hard FM operations.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 07/10/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
Buildings and facilitiesHealth and Safety
Salary:
Starting from £39,424 per annum
The National Archives
The National Archives (TNA) is looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to work within its newly established Philanthropy team.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 07/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£40,853 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in the day-to-day running of the African Histories and Heritage Programme!
Date posted: 10/09/2026
Deadline: 08/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £31979 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape some of the most ambitious cultural and exhibition projects in the world!
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 09/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £51623 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Gallery
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the buying process from product selection through to launch, while also assisting with e-commerce workflows, product imagery, and administrative coordination. Creative flair and an appreciation for visual presentation are desirable.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 09/10/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£28,000-£30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885