Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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The National Archives
The Data Manager will quality assure and maintain legislation data in all its formats in line with our data strategy.
Date posted: 08/12/2025
Deadline: 05/01/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£40,000 - £45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
National Portrait Gallery
The NPG is looking for a dynamic and commercially minded Interim Finance Business Partner to support the delivery of our ambitious 10-year plan.
Date posted: 02/12/2025
Deadline: 05/01/2026
Location:
St Martin's Place, LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£40,000.00 - £45,000.00Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
British Museum
Join the British Museum's Communications team as our Strategic Communications Manager!
Date posted: 09/12/2025
Deadline: 06/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
Up to £35928 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you passionate about digitisation and copyright support in the library context?
Bodleian Libraries are looking for our next Digital Services Librarian.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 07/01/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 3UQ)Category:
LibrarianDigital
Salary:
£35,681 - £41,636 per annum
The National Archives
Have you successfully led marketing and external communications within a complex organisation? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us in this critical role to help us shape how we present The National Archives to the world.
Date posted: 18/12/2025
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
MarketingSenior management
Salary:
£62,000 - £64,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313Museum of London
London Museum is entering a new chapter of our evolution as we work towards the opening of our new museum at Smithfield in 2026. From Smart Building systems and immersive Audio Visual to Digital Platforms and core IT Services, hundreds of systems must come together into a coherent whole. We're looking for someone to help make that happen.
Date posted: 16/12/2025
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£39,911 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
British Library
The British Library is seeking a Lead Preventive Conservator to provide leadership and advocacy in preventive conservation and disaster preparedness across the St Pancras site, London.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£42,179 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Finance Assistant.
Date posted: 16/12/2025
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
FinancialSalary:
The salary for this role is £28,900.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Development Manager: Corporate Partnerships.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
The salary for this role is between £36,500 and £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
The National Archives
In this post, you will join the team responsible for proactive and reactive media relations and be required to work both independently and collaboratively to deliver the department’s media objectives.
Date posted: 18/12/2025
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Library
Want to be the Head of Web Development for The British Library and continue our journey towards delivering one of the world’s best online experiences, putting our users at the heart of everything we do?
Date posted: 10/12/2025
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Location:
London / West YorkshireCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£48,668 - £63,752 (BSP) / £52,724 - £67,809 (StP) per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
National Gallery
The National Gallery is pleased to offer a 22-month fellowship in the Scientific Department funded by the Aldama Foundation.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 12/01/2026
Location:
National GalleryCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£36,950 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Library
We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and qualified book conservators to join the British Library Conservation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on our unique and diverse collection and participate in all the activities to support the library services.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 12/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Museum
Join the British Museum as an Assistant Librarian in our Collection Projects and Resources department!
Date posted: 16/12/2025
Deadline: 13/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Liverpool
In this role, you will support the Finds Liaison Officer by identifying finds made by members of the public and record them on a national database. You will also assist with implementing the Treasure Act 1996 and contribute to achieving the aims of the Portable Antiquities Scheme. The position involves engaging with a wide range of people, including members of the public and attending events.
Date posted: 19/12/2025
Deadline: 14/01/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationConservation
Curatorial
Other
Salary:
£12,707.51 per annum (£26,121 pro rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a dynamic professional to lead the delivery of a responsive Information Systems Service Desk and ITSM platform, ensuring exceptional support for National Gallery employees and contractors across on site and remote environments.
Date posted: 12/12/2025
Deadline: 15/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£53,788Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you passionate about helping one of the world’s leading universities understand and share the true impact of its research?
Join us to shape the future of responsible metrics and open scholarship at Oxford.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 16/01/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW)Category:
LibrarianOther
Digital
Salary:
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Ready to lead one of the most exciting events and catering operations in the museum world? Join us to shape unforgettable experiences at Britain’s oldest public museum.
Date posted: 18/12/2025
Deadline: 16/01/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
EventsMarketing
Salary:
Starting from £49,119 per annum
National Portrait Gallery
The Senior AV Technician will lead a team to support the design, development, production and maintenance of AV-based visitor experiences for departments across the organisation.
Date posted: 09/12/2025
Deadline: 16/01/2026
Location:
St Martin's Place, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£30,160.00 - £34,320.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
National Gallery
The National Gallery is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of the upcoming major capital projects at the National Gallery.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£70,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a