Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
Join IWM as an Estates Coordinator, managing data for over 100 buildings and 112 hectares. Ensure compliance, support systems, and help deliver a safe, sustainable environment for staff and visitors at the heart of our Estates team.
Date posted: 19/12/2025
Deadline: 12/01/2026
Location:
IWM Duxford, CB22 4QRCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Circa £30,000 per annum, depending on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Gallery
The National Gallery is pleased to offer a 22-month fellowship in the Scientific Department funded by the Aldama Foundation.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 12/01/2026
Location:
National GalleryCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£36,950 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Library
We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and qualified book conservators to join the British Library Conservation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on our unique and diverse collection and participate in all the activities to support the library services.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 12/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Imperial War Museums
Lead and support volunteers at IWM to deliver impactful, enjoyable experiences across our sites. This dynamic role involves coordination, training, and collaboration, championing a strong volunteer ethos and ensuring smooth operations front and back of house.
Date posted: 18/12/2025
Deadline: 12/01/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,000 to £29,000 per annum, full time equivalent (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
Science Museum Group
Are you looking for a role where you can shape national railway heritage work through rigorous record-keeping, clear communication and leadership?
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 13/01/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £20550 per annum + part time, 21 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Join the British Museum as an Assistant Librarian in our Collection Projects and Resources department!
Date posted: 16/12/2025
Deadline: 13/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
We are looking for two Cleaners on a part-time basis to work at one of Bradford's most unique visitor attractions!
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 13/01/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £12.6 per hour + 17.5 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museums Liverpool
In this role, you will support the Finds Liaison Officer by identifying finds made by members of the public and record them on a national database. You will also assist with implementing the Treasure Act 1996 and contribute to achieving the aims of the Portable Antiquities Scheme. The position involves engaging with a wide range of people, including members of the public and attending events.
Date posted: 19/12/2025
Deadline: 14/01/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationConservation
Curatorial
Other
Salary:
£12,707.51 per annum (£26,121 pro rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Library
Are you a creative and commercially savvy content professional? Do you know your TikTok audiences from your Linkedin networkers? The British Library is seeking a Content Coordinator (Commercial) to plan, create, and manage compelling digital content across our social media, email, and web platforms.
Date posted: 22/12/2025
Deadline: 14/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
MarketingDigital
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £34,944 - £38,218 (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Flexible working
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 15/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationPhotographic
Salary:
£34,944 - £38,218 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a dynamic professional to lead the delivery of a responsive Information Systems Service Desk and ITSM platform, ensuring exceptional support for National Gallery employees and contractors across on site and remote environments.
Date posted: 12/12/2025
Deadline: 15/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£53,788Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Ready to lead one of the most exciting events and catering operations in the museum world? Join us to shape unforgettable experiences at Britain’s oldest public museum.
Date posted: 18/12/2025
Deadline: 16/01/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
EventsMarketing
Salary:
Starting from £49,119 per annum
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you passionate about helping one of the world’s leading universities understand and share the true impact of its research?
Join us to shape the future of responsible metrics and open scholarship at Oxford.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 16/01/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW)Category:
LibrarianOther
Digital
Salary:
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum
National Portrait Gallery
The Senior AV Technician will lead a team to support the design, development, production and maintenance of AV-based visitor experiences for departments across the organisation.
Date posted: 09/12/2025
Deadline: 16/01/2026
Location:
St Martin's Place, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£30,160.00 - £34,320.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
National Library of Scotland
Part time (21 hours per week), permanent, salary is £18,544 per annum.
Date posted: 31/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationEducation
Events
Salary:
£18,544Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
British Library
The British Library is embarking on a period of exciting transformation, with high profile capital projects, ambitious digital programmes and initiatives to grow and diversify our income and audience.
Date posted: 29/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
The British Library has an internationally renowned collection of medieval and early modern manuscripts made in Britain and Europe before 1600. We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Cataloguer and Researcher of Medieval Manuscripts, based in the Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts team.
Date posted: 23/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareResearch
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for an enthusiastic Loans Assistant to join the Loans Section at the V&A.
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£25,927 - £29,503Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Head of Development and Partnerships.
Date posted: 19/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
London or CosfordCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
dependent on experience and locationContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
The National Archives
The Prize Papers Project Conservator will work exclusively on this externally funded Digitisation project and will be responsible for the preservation of this physical collection through interventive and preventive means.
Date posted: 16/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979