Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Royal Museums Greenwich
We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Designer, Exhibitions to join the Exhibitions and Design team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 02/09/2026
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Digital
Salary:
£43,668 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565
National Museums Liverpool
Create and deliver engaging activities for families, children and young people. Inspire inclusive participation and meaningful connections with our museums and galleries.
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 02/09/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
EducationExhibitions
Front of house/visitor services
Other
Outreach
Salary:
£33,404 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is now seeking a Chief Operating Officer to join its new Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Director and working alongside the Chief Curator, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Development Officer. This is a pivotal role, providing strategic leadership across the Gallery’s operational infrastructure while helping shape its future direction.
Date posted: 30/07/2026
Deadline: 03/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0000000000
Science Museum Group
Head of Digital Products
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 04/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£65000 - £70000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795Royal Pavilion and Museums
We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic Fundraising Officer to join our busy fundraising team. You will have a key role in supporting the delivery of fundraising activity, helping to grow our existing supporter base, and driving engagement, loyalty and income across our different fundraising streams.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 04/09/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£29,355 – £31,332 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900Museum of London
Do you have experience of developing, delivering and evaluating activities for school groups?
Are you passionate about engaging young Londoners with their city?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our creative, award-winning Learning team, on a one-year fixed-term contract, as we work towards the opening of the new London Museum later this year.
Date posted: 17/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£34,063 per annum (£20,438 per annum pro-rata’d) plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078145611
British Museum
We are seeking an experience Fundraising Campaign Project Manager to play a pivotal role in our Masterplan Programme.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£49,829 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/ALocation:
PortsmouthCategory:
MarketingSalary:
Salary (Grade 2) – £26,540 - £27,612 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
MarketingSalary:
Salary (Grade 6): £35,588 - £37,811 per annum (dependent upon experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking to appoint an Archivist to catalogue the papers of the late Francis Haskell. In 2008 the National Gallery was gifted the collectors’ files of Francis Haskell, one of the most renowned art historians of the 20th century, a distinguished writer and scholar, deeply connected to academic and public institutions.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£38,132 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking to appoint a Library and Archive Assistant (Graduate Trainee). The post holder will contribute to the success of the Research Department by assisting with the maintenance and organisation of the Library and Archive collections and the process of making them available to internal and external researchers.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£32,076 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
Imperial War Museums
As Linux and Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the systems that underpin IWM's Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) and wider digital collections environment. Your work will help ensure critical services remain reliable, resilient and secure, enabling colleagues, researchers and visitors to access and benefit from IWM's invaluable digital collections.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
ITSalary:
£44,000 to £54,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
1234567890
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Finance Assistant.
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
FinancialSalary:
The salary for this post is between £30,800 to £31,400 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
National Gallery
We are seeking a passionate, talented, and experienced operational manager to join our growing team of Gallery Managers. This pivotal role supports the Head of Operations in delivering a world-class visitor experience—welcoming up to 7 million visitors each year.
Date posted: 19/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£48,164Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term (3 years)
Salary £61,688 - £71,542 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 21/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSenior management
Salary:
£61,688 - £71,542Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Derby Museums Trust
Derby Museums seeks to commission an experienced external organisation or consultant to produce an energy audit of our spaces.
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
DerbyCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
8,500Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
01332641901
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £41,971 - £45,934 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.
Deadline is 12 Noon Monday, 07 September 2026.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSalary:
£41,971 - £45,934Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Imperial War Museums
The Exhibitions Workshop & Display Technician supports the delivery, installation, maintenance and dismantling of exhibitions and displays across Imperial War Museums. The role is responsible for maintaining both permanent and temporary galleries, carrying out regular gallery checks and undertaking any repair or maintenance work required to ensure exhibitions remain safe and functional.
Date posted: 11/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Imperial War Museums
As Cyber Assurance & Risk Analyst, you will strengthen IWM's cyber resilience through assurance, compliance and third-party risk management. Working with internal teams and suppliers, you'll help identify, assess and manage cyber risks, support Cyber Essentials and GovAssure compliance activities, and provide governance reporting to senior stakeholders.
Date posted: 19/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£42,500 to £45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the world's leading cultural institutions!
Date posted: 25/08/2026
Deadline: 08/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £77816 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000