Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Library
A front of house receptionist is required to join our Business & IP Centre at the British Library. This full time, in-person role will provide high quality, first-line, customer-focused services and information to all users and visitors to the Business & IP Centre.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands.
Date posted: 15/04/2026
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£6,609.20Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
British Museum
We are seeking a Patrons Manager to play a leading role in the management and development of the Museum's Patrons Programme.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £35928 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
We are looking for an experienced and motivational Manager to help deliver an outstanding visitor experience at the British Museum.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £33033 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The British Library is seeking a skilled Project Manager to play a key role in delivering the transformational Library Services Systems Programme.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Location:
Boston Spa/St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareLibrarian
Other
Research
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
We are looking for a commercially driven E-Commerce Manager to lead and grow the British Library’s online retail channel. This role is responsible for delivering online revenue, optimising the customer journey, and ensuring a high-quality, accessible and engaging digital shopping experience.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 07/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Science Museum Group
Interpretation Manager
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 07/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£41200 - £42024 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
The Records Specialist (Family History) will be part of the team that provides expert knowledge of The National Archives’ records, advising and inspiring a diverse audience of the public, students, academics and the wider archive and government sectors.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 07/05/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
OtherOutreach
Research
Salary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Imperial War Museums
You will play a key role in improving the documentation and accountability of IWM's hazardous and licenced materials and medal collections, improving accessibility and meeting required standards. This is an opportunity to make a difference to how our audiences connect with these collections and the often deeply personal stories associated with them.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 08/05/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33-£34,500Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Project Curator will be responsible for cataloguing and photographing the entire collection and 3D scanning key items. Catalogue data will be held in the internal Collections Management Systems (Axiell EMu; MuseumPlus) and will be made accessible worldwide through the individual Collections Online sites as well as through a web presence on the University’s Gardens, Libraries and Museums site.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 08/05/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£35,681 - £41,636 per annum
Victoria & Albert Museum
The V&A is looking to recruit a Financial Reporting Accountant.
Date posted: 29/04/2026
Deadline: 10/05/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£43,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to join the Development team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 27/04/2026
Deadline: 10/05/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£40,500Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565Museum of London
We’re transforming how people access and engage with our collections, and this apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in library and archive work while working towards the Library, Information and Archive Service Assistant Level 3 qualification through the Westminster Adult Education Service.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 10/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistLibrarian
Other
Salary:
Minimum of £19,801 per annum, up to £23,195 per annum in line with National Living Wage, plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
National Galleries Scotland
Permanent
Part-Time 1 day (7 hours) per week (Job Share)
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum pro rata
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 30/04/2026
Deadline: 11/05/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£37,614 - £41,138 per annum pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Projects Coordinator: Construction to support the delivery of construction and capital projects across its estates.
Date posted: 27/04/2026
Deadline: 11/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This Business Analyst role sits at the centre of the British Museum's technology change agenda!
Date posted: 27/04/2026
Deadline: 11/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £41723 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The British Library’s Learning team is seeking a Content Manager for its forthcoming online resource, Discovering Historical Sources.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 11/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£35,993 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a Digital Project Manager to join the digital department and help deliver digital projects that support our 10‑year strategy.
Date posted: 29/04/2026
Deadline: 12/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£39,381.00 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Retail Supervisor.
Date posted: 30/04/2026
Deadline: 13/05/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,676.69Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
The National Archives
The Business Intelligence Analyst will provide a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights to guide strategic business decisions.
Date posted: 30/04/2026
Deadline: 13/05/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherDigital
Salary:
£40,000 - £45,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313