Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Library
We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Desktop Technician to join our Technology team at our iconic St Pancras site.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 27/09/2026
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£31,244 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019Museum of London
Building on the museum's new Independent Research Organisation (IRO) status, we are looking to develop a new Research Centre at the heart of our organisation. Based in the Curatorial department, the Senior Research Lead will be responsible for developing the Research Centre and coordinating research activity across the organisation.
Date posted: 11/09/2026
Deadline: 27/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialResearch
Salary:
£43,419 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for three Visitor Experience Assistants.
Date posted: 07/09/2026
Deadline: 27/09/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,812.50Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
The National Archives
This role will be the chief adviser to the Keeper of Public Records and The National Archives’ Board on all aspects of data and information policy relating to how The National Archives operates and implements its strategy.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 28/09/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
LegalOther
Senior management
Salary:
£64,178 - £70,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Science Museum Group
Conservator at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 29/09/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Up to £33127 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Estates Operations Director at the Science Museum Group
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSenior management
Salary:
£90000 - £95000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Estates Operations Director at the Science Museum Group
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£90000 - £95000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Head of Transformation at the National Railway Museum, York.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSenior management
Salary:
Up to £60000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795Location:
BrightonCategory:
OutreachSalary:
£34,788 – £39,544 (Pro Rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900Museum of London
London Museum is about to open a bold new chapter at Smithfield. The spaces will be new, audiences will be arriving and an ambitious programme of public events, late-night takeovers, commercial hires and development events will already be moving. The foundations are in place; now we need someone to bring them to life.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Circa £50,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
National Galleries Scotland
Grants and Partnerships Officer
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday, 01 October 2026.
Date posted: 25/08/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£37,614 - £41,138Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
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
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
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
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
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:
01937Museum 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
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
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