Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Library
The British Library is embarking on a period of exciting transformation, with high profile capital projects, ambitious digital programmes and initiatives to grow and diversify our commercial income.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 12/07/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937
National Gallery
National Gallery Global is looking for a Weekday Retail Assistant to join the Retail team. Working Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week. This is a fixed term contract until 1 February 2027.
Date posted: 03/07/2026
Deadline: 12/07/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£19,448.67 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
British Library
The British Library is looking to recruit a Hebrew Curator for a fixed-term of 24 months.
Date posted: 22/06/2026
Deadline: 12/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£35,993Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
National Gallery
We're looking for a collaborative and technically capable Senior Data Analyst to join the National Gallery's Data & Insight team. You'll develop dashboards, reports and forecasting models that help colleagues make evidence-based decisions across audience, digital and commercial activity.
Date posted: 30/06/2026
Deadline: 13/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£41,623 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a Duty Manager, acting on a casual basis, in support of our established team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth and safe daily operation of the historic site.
Date posted: 01/07/2026
Deadline: 13/07/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£15.22 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643National Museum of the Royal Navy
We are looking for a Lead Rigger to join our team and play a key role in the ongoing care and maintenance of the wide range of rigs within RNM’s collection. This role helps ensure that all rigging is maintained to a high standard while retaining historical accuracy.
Date posted: 01/07/2026
Deadline: 13/07/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (Grade 6) – £38,961 - £41,340 per annum (dependent upon experience )Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
Science Museum Group
Early Years Lead
Date posted: 06/07/2026
Deadline: 13/07/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
Up to £48000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Museum of the Home
We are looking for new members of our Visitor Experience Department working Saturdays, 9.30 am to 5.30 pm (7 hours per week) or Tuesdays and Sundays, 9.30am to 5.30 pm (14 hours per week).
Date posted: 02/07/2026
Deadline: 13/07/2026
Location:
London E2 8EACategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£14.80 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077399893
Science Museum Group
Project Manager (Exhibitions & Galleries)
Date posted: 29/06/2026
Deadline: 13/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £42000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Do you have a talent for diagnosing technical problems and a passion for delivering great customer service?
Date posted: 30/06/2026
Deadline: 14/07/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £32640 per annum + 12-month FTCContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
You will supervise a team of our Visitor Experience Assistants onsite, and will work with a range of stakeholders to deliver an excellent experience for our visitors.
Date posted: 30/06/2026
Deadline: 14/07/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£29,258 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Museum
The museum is seeking an exceptional Curator to take a leading role in shaping, researching, and sharing the European Deep History collection material culture (c. 6000–800 BCE) in the department of Britain, Europe & Prehistory.
Date posted: 17/06/2026
Deadline: 15/07/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£44,719 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Library
Co-design a research project with the Library for a 12-month funded-fellowship, where you will be embedded in our expert curatorial and research teams.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 15/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£35,993 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Library
Co-design a research project with the Library for a 12-month funded-fellowship, where you will be embedded in our expert curatorial and research teams.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 15/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£35,993 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a Collections Assistant to join our dedicated Collections Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse collection, helping to preserve, document and share the stories of the Black Country with current and future generations.
Date posted: 01/07/2026
Deadline: 15/07/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,435 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
The National Archives
This exciting new role within the Finance and Performance Team is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of financial systems
Date posted: 02/07/2026
Deadline: 16/07/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£37,893 - £42,002 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £30,900 - £32,250 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 26/06/2026
Deadline: 17/07/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£30,900 - £32,250 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Tullie
Tullie is looking for a permanent HR & Business Support Administrator to join our team at an exciting moment in our development, as we deliver Project Tullie - an ambitious capital development programme that is transforming the museum and its role at the heart of Carlisle.
Date posted: 19/06/2026
Deadline: 17/07/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£25,967-£27,385Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01228618719
British Museum
Join the British Museum in this unique new role supporting a new programme of Masterplan and critical projects!
Date posted: 03/07/2026
Deadline: 17/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £58162 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Join the British Museum in this unique new role supporting a new programme of Masterplan and critical projects!
Date posted: 03/07/2026
Deadline: 17/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £58162 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000