Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Collection Management department of one of the world’s leading art institutions. We are seeking one Senior Art Handling Technician to work and plan for our medium and long-term Storage Programme for Tate’s Collections. This role plays a key part in facilitating artwork moves between storage facilities to optimise storage capacity in support programmes.
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
SE1 5GGCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£32,674Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 8874974
National Army Museum
Seeking a passionate Soft Play and Birthday Party Assistant to join our Front of House team, delivering high standards, engaging visitors and enhancing their experience.
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
London Living WageContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077300717
National Army Museum
Creative role leading on Product Development, Merchandising and Ecommerce to engage and extend physical and digital audience reach, grow retail income and enhance our brand reputation
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£22,218 (pro rata of FTE £37,030)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077300717
National Museums Scotland
We are looking for an experienced and collaborative leader with a passion for creating exceptional audience experiences to join our Exhibitions & Design team.
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
National Museum of Scotland, EdinburghCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
£64,762 - £73,428Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01312474152
Imperial War Museums
IWM Duxford is seeking an Air Show Assistant to support the planning and delivery of our internationally renowned air shows and flying events. Working closely with the Air Show Team and Flying Display Directors, you'll coordinate event administration, prepare operational documentation, support stakeholders and help deliver outstanding events that attract visitors from across the UK and beyond.
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£24,000 - £25,340Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Gallery
We are looking for enthusiastic Guest Experience Hosts to join our Gallery team on a permanent basis. Positions are available with 15-hour, 25-hour, and 30-hour weekly contracts.
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 17/11/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7747 2885
Science Museum Group
Senior Philanthropy Manager at the Science Museum in London
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 17/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£48000 - £52000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Retail Assistant.
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 17/11/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£14,122.50Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
The National Archives
Join The National Archives’ Digital Archiving team to build and run services that open government and court records for everyone
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 18/11/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£60,000 per annum (£57,354 plus £2,646 market supplement)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
National Museums Liverpool
We’re looking for a Conservator (Paintings) to join our team. You’ll care for, treat and preserve paintings, support loans and exhibitions, and contribute to research and public access, while helping run the conservation studio and ensure best practice across collections.
Date posted: 10/11/2026
Deadline: 18/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Midland Railway Building)Category:
ConservationSalary:
£34,791 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will be a member of the Ashmolean Schools and University Engagement Team. You will work with colleagues across the Ashmolean and the Collegiate University to research, develop, coordinate or deliver University Engagement initiatives
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 18/11/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
EducationSalary:
Grade 6.1
Tate
We are looking to appoint two administrators – a Major Gifts Administrator and an Individual Giving & Collection Development Administrator – to join Tate’s Development division.
Date posted: 06/11/2026
Deadline: 19/11/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,759 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Exhibitions and Art Handling team at Tate Liverpool!
Date posted: 05/11/2026
Deadline: 19/11/2026
Location:
Tate Liverpool + RIBA NorthCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£25,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
British Museum
This is an opportunity to work with the British Museum's Later Medieval collections!
Date posted: 22/10/2026
Deadline: 19/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £37706 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is an opportunity to join the British Museum as Project Curator, undertaking and directing research into early fire in the Palaeolithic.
Date posted: 05/11/2026
Deadline: 19/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £46329 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Gallery
An exciting opportunity to join the National Gallery’s Commercial Events Team as a Sales Co-ordinator, supporting the team to meet and exceed sales targets.
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 20/11/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pictorial Art Conservation team at the British Museum.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 22/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£30,467.94 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
University of Cambridge Museums
We invite applications for our new Head of Commercial role to lead on commercial strategy and income. Working closely with, and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the post-holder will have lead responsibility for making decisions about growing, sustaining and delivering this critical income stream as part of the Museum's business model.
Date posted: 30/10/2026
Deadline: 22/11/2026
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764 407
Royal Museums Greenwich
Our Engagement team are seeking a Community Participation Manager to join for 8 months as maternity cover.
Date posted: 05/11/2026
Deadline: 22/11/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
OtherSalary:
£29,112 pro rata (£43,688 FTE)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Public Events Executive.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 23/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£29,434.15Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 2052266