Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Museums Liverpool
Lead the Estates Capital Programme, managing the capital pipeline, projects and resources across the organisation. A key role overseeing project delivery, procurement and decarbonisation planning, while supporting and developing colleagues within the Estates team.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 27/05/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£43,497 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
The National Archives
The National Archives is looking for a Procurement & Contract Management Business Partner to support key directorates, lead on procurement and contract management activity, and help ensure we achieve the best possible outcomes from our commercial arrangements.
Date posted: 14/05/2026
Deadline: 28/05/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
FinancialOther
Salary:
£40,000 - £46,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The National Archives
This is a great opportunity to join The National Archives at an exciting point in the development of Manage Records Compliance, a new digital service with real strategic importance across government.
Date posted: 15/05/2026
Deadline: 29/05/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
OtherDigital
Salary:
£41,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 3985 5979
The National Archives
Would you like to work in an exciting and dynamic team, helping school children, families, young people and communities to engage with our archival documents through workshops, live broadcasts and creative projects?
Date posted: 13/05/2026
Deadline: 29/05/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,100 per annum, pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 392 5359
Royal Museums Greenwich
Our Engagement team are seeking a Family Programmes Manager to join for 12 months as maternity cover.
Date posted: 11/05/2026
Deadline: 30/05/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
OtherSalary:
£24,500 pro rata (£42,000 FTE)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02083128565
Black Country Living Museum
Our Historic Character Guides offer an engaging and educational experience for school groups visiting the Museum as part of their curriculum. Our guides take students on a journey through time by telling the fascinating stories of real-life black country folk, alongside engaging facts and pre-set educational content.
Date posted: 18/05/2026
Deadline: 31/05/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£12.92 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
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 Gallery
We are looking for an entrepreneurial and collaborative Product Innovation Manager to manage and develop new commercial products within the Gallery’s Loyalty, Sales and Ticketed Experiences (LSTE) department.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 31/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£41,000- £45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
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
Black Country Living Museum
The Black Country Living Museum is looking for Historic Characters to join our team.
Our Historic Characters bring the stories of real Black Country people to life through storytelling and inclusive interaction with visitors.
Date posted: 18/05/2026
Deadline: 31/05/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£12.92 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
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
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
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
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
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
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