Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Gallery
The National Gallery has a vacancy for the Harry M. Weinrebe Curatorial Fellow (post-1800 paintings). This is a fixed-term contract for 22 months.
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 15/06/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£38,133 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 20 7747 5136
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a vacancy for the Dorset Curatorial Fellow (Modern Paintings and Modern & Contemporary Projects). This is a fixed-term contract for 22 months.
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 15/06/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£38,133 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 20 7747 5136
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Treasure Registrar to support the administration of finds reported under the Treasure Act 1996.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 15/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Management Accountant to deliver high-quality financial insight, support strategic decision-making, and more.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 15/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Up to £54992 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Army Museum
This year the Museum is hosting Summer Placements, and we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Date posted: 18/05/2026
Deadline: 16/06/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
National/Living. Minimum WageContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078812410
British Library
The British Library is working in partnership with the Qatar Foundation and the Qatar National Library to digitise material from the Library’s collections relating to the history of the Gulf and Arabic science.
Date posted: 08/06/2026
Deadline: 16/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareLegal
Research
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
National Museums Liverpool
As a Housekeeper, you’ll maintain high standards of cleanliness across our venues, ensuring spaces are safe, welcoming and well-presented. This hands-on role requires attention to detail and pride in your work, supporting great experiences for all who visit or work here.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
Multiple locations availableCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£12.71 per hour / £24,520 per annum (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Library
This role is located within the British Library’s Community Participation Team, who are responsible for leading on the Library’s engagement with families, young people, community groups and adult learners.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EducationSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Black Country Living Museum
The Black Country Living Museum is seeking an enthusiastic Site Cleaner to join the team.
Date posted: 03/06/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£12.72 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
National Museums Liverpool
As a Visitor Assistant, you’ll create a welcoming, safe and engaging environment, helping visitors make the most of their time with us. This varied, front-facing role involves proactive engagement, excellent customer service and supporting memorable visitor experiences.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12.71 per hour / £24,520 per annum (pro rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Lead Projects Coordinator, you will support infrastructure projects across the National Museums Liverpool estate, playing a key role in delivering security system upgrades across multiple sites while coordinating activities and monitoring progress.
Date posted: 21/05/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationBuildings and facilities
Other
Security
Salary:
£34,360 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
As a Service Operations Support Analyst, you'll play a key role in keeping the British Museum's digital environment running smoothly.
Date posted: 04/06/2026
Deadline: 18/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £32297 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
An exciting opportunity to join Tate’s Corporate Partnerships team, playing a pivotal role in supporting the account management of a diverse portfolio of high-value corporate partners that champion Tate’s mission.
Date posted: 04/06/2026
Deadline: 18/06/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£33,192Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078878888
Tullie
Help shape the voice of Carlisle’s home of culture
Tullie is looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic Marketing & Communications Assistant to support the promotion of our exhibitions, events, learning programmes and visitor experiences.
Date posted: 22/05/2026
Deadline: 19/06/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£24,549 to £25,359Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
National Army Museum
Exciting opportunity in Community Engagement working with public programmes including work with the Chelsea History Festival. Ideal role for a creative and organised team player.
Date posted: 08/06/2026
Deadline: 19/06/2026
Location:
London, ChelseaCategory:
EventsSalary:
National Living/Minimum Wage (age dependant)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 881 2456
Tullie
Tullie is looking for a permanent Finance Coordinator to join our team at an exciting moment in our development, as we deliver Project Tullie - an ambitious capital development programme that is transforming the museum and its role at the heart of Carlisle.
Date posted: 22/05/2026
Deadline: 19/06/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£28,496 to £29,958Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
Imperial War Museums
This role is central to how financial insight shapes decision-making across IWM. As Head of Finance Business Partnering, you’ll lead the function that connects finance with the wider organisation—ensuring leaders have the clarity, challenge and support they need to deliver against strategic and commercial objectives.
Date posted: 04/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877Museum of London
At the heart of London, our museum is a meeting place for stories — past, present, and future. We are here to enrich understanding and appreciation of the city and all its people, offering a home where the extraordinary and the everyday collide. From the bustling markets to hidden histories, from riotous invention to quiet reflection, we celebrate London in all its richness and complexity.
Date posted: 05/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£40,050 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611National Museum of the Royal Navy
We are seeking an experienced, collaborative strategic operational and commercial leader to lead and coordinate operational and commercial performance across the Royal Navy Museums group and help shape the future sustainability and success of one of the nation’s most important heritage organisations.
Date posted: 03/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
Salary (Grade 9) – £65,515 - £72,248 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
British Library
A 21-month post-doctoral fellowship using oral history to capture insight into the lived experience of the Covid-19 pandemic analysing new interviews alongside the recordings that were made during and between the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, especially those archived at the British Library.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937