Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Museum of the Royal Navy
The Laminator will play a critical role in the HMS Victory Project, ensuring a continuous and efficient flow of glued laminated timber components used in the conservation. They are responsible for preparing timber, managing the glueing process, and balancing the needs of plank and futtock production while upholding the highest standards of health and safety.
Date posted: 20/05/2026
Deadline: 31/05/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
£28,724 - £30,459 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
National Museum of the Royal Navy
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in how we plan and deliver our work. As Procurement Advisor, you’ll take ownership of a broad and varied procurement portfolio, supporting a wide range of projects from exhibitions to operational services, helping ensure our procurement is effective, compliant and delivers real value.
Date posted: 20/05/2026
Deadline: 31/05/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
£35,588 - £40,131 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Director of Culture and Events to join our leadership team.
Date posted: 11/05/2026
Deadline: 31/05/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£106,495.30 - £120,944.28Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 2874350
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £27,362 per annum plus 20% shift allowance of £5,472 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 01/06/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSecurity
Salary:
£27,362 per annum plus 20% shift allowance of £5,472 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Science Museum Group
Are you experienced in delivering ICT projects successfully? Are you solutions-focused with an ability to build solid working relationships?
Date posted: 18/05/2026
Deadline: 01/06/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £48960 per annum + 12 month fixed termContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
We are looking for a Retail Stock Supervisor to lead the Stock Team and support the Retail team in delivering the best possible in-store visitor experience by ensuring stock is accurately processed and made available when needed.
Date posted: 22/05/2026
Deadline: 02/06/2026
Location:
Tate Modern and Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£18.25 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
This is an excellent opportunity to join the British Museum's Money and Medals Department as an Assistant Collection Manager!
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 02/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Victoria & Albert Museum
This role works closely with product managers, delivery manager, 3rd party suppliers and other stakeholders to validate requirements, identify defects, and support continuous improvement through efficient, modular and feature driven testing practices
Date posted: 08/05/2026
Deadline: 02/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£44,000 - £50,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
British Museum
We are seeking a creative Events Manager to join the British Museum's Learning and Programmes team!
Date posted: 06/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £35928 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the British Museum as a Research Scientist!
Date posted: 06/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
Up to £36396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Liverpool
As Security Manager (Security Infrastructure Project), you’ll lead on coordinating security system upgrades, acting as the key link between teams and stakeholders. You’ll ensure solutions are delivered to agreed standards and help protect people, collections and sites.
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
Buildings and facilitiesOther
Salary:
£32,645 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Executive Director (Operations), you’ll provide senior administrative and operational support, managing diaries, coordination and communication across the Operations directorate, helping ensure it runs smoothly and efficiently.
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationSalary:
£30,329 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Derby Museums Trust
Are you passionate about museums and their rich cultural heritage, enthusiastic about fundraising and supporter communications, and want to make a difference?
Date posted: 06/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
DerbyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01332 255011
National Library of Scotland
Full time (35 hours per week), £53,853 per annum, Civil Service Pension, permanent and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 21/05/2026
Deadline: 04/06/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
53,853Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Royal Navy Museums (RNM) tells the extraordinary story of the Royal Navy - its global influence, rich heritage, and continuing relevance today. As a national museum with sites across the UK, we care for one of the world’s most significant maritime collections and welcome visitors from across the globe.
Date posted: 20/05/2026
Deadline: 04/06/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
Salary (Grade 6): £ 35,588 – £40,131 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Turn Data into Insight. Inform Decisions. Drive Performance.
Royal Navy Museums (RNM) tells the extraordinary story of the Royal Navy - its global influence, rich heritage, and continuing relevance today. As a national museum with sites across the UK, we care for one of the world’s most significant maritime collections and welcome visitors from across the globe.
Date posted: 20/05/2026
Deadline: 04/06/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
Salary (Grade 6): £ 35,588 - £40,131 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170Museum of London
London Museum tells the story of the world’s greatest city and its people. We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new museum for London. The museum will sit in atmospheric former market buildings – over 30,000 sqm – at the heart of one of the capital’s most historic and creative quarters, Smithfield.
Date posted: 12/05/2026
Deadline: 05/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
30993Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
National Gallery
We are seeking an organised and collaborative Campaign Operations & Stewardship Manager to support campaign delivery, donor stewardship, and fundraising operations.
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 07/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Strategic Partnerships Manager.
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 07/06/2026
Location:
London or MidlandsCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Circa £39,000 to £41,850.90 (dependent on location)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266Museum of London
This is an exciting time to join the London Museum on the journey towards opening the new museum at Smithfield in 2026. This role offers a unique opportunity to bring your business partnering expertise to the Museum and grow as the role evolves over the next few years.
Date posted: 21/05/2026
Deadline: 07/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£40,050 to £44,766 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611