Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Library
The British Library is looking for a Conservation Intern to join our Conservation Department.
Date posted: 19/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£27,706 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Tate
Tate is seeking a talented Finance Business Partner to take ownership of reporting for their Budget Holders.
Our Ideal candidate will be a pro-active individual, keen to develop new skills, enhance knowledge and happy to contribute new ideas and improvements.
You will be an effective communicator with the ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels and with external partners
Date posted: 14/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
National Galleries Scotland
Part-time 2 days (14 hours)
Fixed-term to 08 September 2027
(Maternity cover job share)
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum pro rata
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 30/10/2026
Deadline: 09/11/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£37,614 - £41,138 per annum pro rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
Science Museum Group
Do you thrive on bringing order to a busy committee cycle, from the first paper request to the final action log?
Date posted: 26/10/2026
Deadline: 09/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £40961 per annum + 12-month fixed term contractContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Museum of the Home
Museum of the Home is seeking an Individual Giving and Campaigns Manager with a proven track record in supporter engagement and donor stewardship to work as part of a small team to support the planning and delivery of the Museum’s upcoming major Development priorities.
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 09/11/2026
Location:
London E2 8EACategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077399893
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Exhibitions and Art Handling team at Tate Liverpool as we prepare to reopen!
Date posted: 28/10/2026
Deadline: 10/11/2026
Location:
Tate Liverpool + RIBA NorthCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£29,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tate’s Engagement and Events team! We’re looking for someone to support the planning and delivery of an inspiring programme of events and experiences for Tate Patrons, connecting our supporters with Tate’s collection, exhibitions, artists and curators.
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 10/11/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
British Museum
As Project Curator, you will help make the British Museum's Asian collection and knowledge about it more publicly accessible.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 10/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £37706 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Liverpool
As Learning Facilitator, you will deliver engaging learning experiences that connect children, young people and educators with our collections, stories and spaces. Through workshops, events and activities, you'll inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 11/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£27,240 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444Museum of London
London Museum is delivering the most exciting cultural project for London for a generation.
An entirely new museum will open in 2026 in Smithfield with significant support from the City of London Corporation and GLA in place.
Reporting into and occasionally deputising for the Finance Manager, the Senior Finance Officer role sits within an experienced Finance team.
Date posted: 30/10/2026
Deadline: 11/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£34,613 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Science Museum Group
Could you help move one of the UK's most important scientific collections, from microscope slides to railway carriages?
Date posted: 28/10/2026
Deadline: 11/11/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £25820 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.
We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire.
Date posted: 22/10/2026
Deadline: 11/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£23,316.31Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 205 2266
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.
We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire.
Date posted: 30/10/2026
Deadline: 12/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£31,114Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
British Museum
As Conservator: Storage, your main focus will be providing preventive conservation support for collection stores across the British Museum estate.
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 13/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £40513 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
As Senior Business Analyst, you will operate as an experienced internal consultant at the intersection of business need, technical design and technology strategy.
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£51,623 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Gallery
The National Gallery’s Learning Team brings people and paintings together. Would you like to explore creative ways to engage audiences, gain hands-on experience, and develop new skills? We’re looking for two Creative Learning Trainees to join our team in early 2027.
Date posted: 26/10/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
The National Gallery, LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£25,660.80 per annum working 4 days per week (based on an FTE of £32,076 per annum).Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
Imperial War Museums
Working during peak visitor periods, you'll help ensure our guests receive excellent service while supporting the smooth operation of admissions and retail activities.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
IWM HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
Imperial War Museums
Through excellent customer service, strong product knowledge and proactive sales skills, you'll help visitors engage with the stories of those who served aboard the ship and understand the wider history of the Royal Navy and twentieth-century conflict.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
IWM HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
Imperial War Museums
At HMS Belfast, you'll be part of a team welcoming more than 300,000 visitors annually to one of London's most iconic historic attractions. You'll work across the admissions desk and shop, help visitors by providing information about the ship, support ticket sales and promote retail products.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
IWM HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/aLocation:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
34000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792