Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
As Head of Individual Giving, you will lead the strategy that drives this income. You’ll shape donor relationships at the highest level, grow key income streams, and ensure IWM continues to build long-term support from individuals across the UK and beyond.
Date posted: 30/03/2026
Deadline: 13/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£45,000-£48,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Museum
Senior Interpretation Planner (Museum Masterplan)
Full-time
Hybrid (at least 3 days per week on-site in Bloomsbury, London)
Permanent
£43,317 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 13 April 2026
Date posted: 12/03/2026
Deadline: 13/04/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£43,317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
The British Museum is looking for an inspirational Head of Project Management or Head of PMO to join and lead our team of project managers.
Date posted: 23/03/2026
Deadline: 13/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £58162 per annum + Hybrid, 25 days annual leave, pensionContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
A great candidate experience sets the tone for everything that follows — and this role is central to making that happen. As a Talent Acquisition Officer, you will contribute to smoother, more effective recruitment processes across the organisation.
Date posted: 19/03/2026
Deadline: 13/04/2026
Location:
Imperial War Museums, LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£35,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The History of Science Museum is seeking an accomplished curator to lead the development and interpretation of its collections relating to the Scientific Revolution and Industrial Age(s), with a particular focus on its internationally significant microscope collections, including the Paul Greenbaum collection.
Date posted: 16/03/2026
Deadline: 13/04/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£39,424 – £47,779 per annum
The National Archives
Working as Content Designer in The National Archives’ Digital Services department, you will provide user-centred content design for our digital services.
Date posted: 27/03/2026
Deadline: 13/04/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
DesignDigital
Salary:
£40,765 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Science Museum Group
Retail Sales Assistant
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 14/04/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.85 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Ready to play a key role in safeguarding and transferring nationally significant collections with a methodological approach and attention to detail?
Date posted: 31/03/2026
Deadline: 14/04/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
Up to £29197 per annum + 24-month fixed term contractContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Collections Care Assistant at the Science and Innovation Park
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 14/04/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Up to £22932 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museums Liverpool
The Connector Project Coordinator supports delivery of the Connector Project by coordinating activity across teams and partners, organising meetings and events, maintaining project documentation, and helping monitor progress to keep the programme on track.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 15/04/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationSalary:
£32,493 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Science Museum Group
Retail Team Leader
Date posted: 08/04/2026
Deadline: 15/04/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£30000 - £30249 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museums Liverpool
The Connector Project Administrator supports smooth project delivery by coordinating activities, organising meetings and events, maintaining documentation, and liaising with partners and internal teams to keep the Connector Project on schedule.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 15/04/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationSalary:
£26,121 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444Museum of London
London Museum is in the middle of an exciting transformation, moving from London Wall to Smithfield. The Conservation and Collections Care department are looking for a Textile Conservator to join our multi-disciplinary team working on stabilising and packing objects and installation of the new galleries.
Date posted: 27/03/2026
Deadline: 15/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£32,912 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Tate
This is a high-impact senior leadership role for an experienced curator with a proven track record of delivering bold, internationally significant exhibitions and collection displays. You will deliver the intellectual and strategic direction, championing imaginative, research-driven displays that resonate with diverse global audiences and reinforce Tate Modern’s reputation for excellence.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 15/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£50,000 to £55,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
National Army Museum
The Museum is seeking an exceptional Deputy Front of House Manager to work with Visitor Experience and Visitor Welcome & Retail Assistants to ensure the safe, welcoming and commercially focused operation of our Front of House services.
Date posted: 18/03/2026
Deadline: 17/04/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£34,040pa plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812410
British Museum
Join the British Museum's Middle East department as Curator for Reception of Ancient Middle East and Egypt.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 17/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annum + CS Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Army Museum
The Museum is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Senior Front of House Assistant, working across the Visitor Experience and Visitor Welcome & Retail Teams to ensure the safe, welcoming, engaging and commercially focused operation of our Front of House services.
Date posted: 18/03/2026
Deadline: 17/04/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£30,950pa plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812410
British Library
Working in our Acquisitions South Team you will be using the Library's acquisition and cataloguing system to check, order, record and pay for material selected for the European Collections which house some of the world’s finest Slavonic and East European resources.
Date posted: 08/04/2026
Deadline: 19/04/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to manage our People & Culture team within a dynamic and ambitious cultural organisation.
Date posted: 25/03/2026
Deadline: 19/04/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
HRSalary:
£40,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for a Events & Live Interpretation Manager to join the existing Learning & Participation team.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 19/04/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
EventsSalary:
£32,932.00 to £35,896.00 per annum