Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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The National Archives
We have two fantastic opportunities for talented marketeers, with an interest in history and the cultural sector.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£35,759 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a Heritage Operations Officer to join the Astronomy team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
AdministrationOutreach
Salary:
£36,900 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Science Museum Group
Executive Assistant to the Director of the National Science and Media Museum
Date posted: 10/02/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £32271 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
The British Museum is hiring a Collection Manager to join their Storage and Moves team on a full-time contract in London!
Date posted: 09/02/2026
Deadline: 23/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £33468 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The British Library’s Community Participation Team is responsible for leading on the Library’s engagement with families, young people, community groups and adult learners.
Date posted: 09/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EducationEvents
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
At the British Library we believe that Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement are essential to delivering our mission. We’re looking for a passionate HR Advisor specialising in these areas to drive meaningful culture change.
Date posted: 09/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Boston Spa / St PancrasCategory:
HRSalary:
£31,634 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Science Museum Group
Paper Conservator at the Science and Innovation Park, Wiltshire.
Date posted: 06/02/2026
Deadline: 13/02/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Up to £32478 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
The Legal and Contracts Services team (‘LCS’) is the first point of contact for advice on legal and contractual matters and performs a wide range of legal and contract support activities, including drafting, reviewing, interpreting and negotiating many different forms of contractual documentation.
Date posted: 06/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Boston Spa, St PancrasCategory:
LegalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
National Army Museum
Are you passionate about video content and social media, and excited to share new stories with audiences? We are seeking to appoint a Digital Communications Officer to create high-quality and engaging content for a range of digital platforms and social media channels.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£30,950pa (plus allowance and benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812493
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a dynamic and collaborative individual to take on the role of Events Operational Manager. The successful applicant will work with stakeholders across the Museum and externally to lead the delivery of our outstanding events programme.
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 15/02/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
EventsSalary:
£37,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)Museum of London
We are looking for a dynamic Digital Production Officer to work alongside our Digital Product Managers supporting project delivery across multiple workstreams. As well as coordinating project tasks, timelines, and communications, you will support the ongoing work to ensure our digital platforms are managed effectively.
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 15/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£33,707 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Tate
An exciting and rewarding role which helps realise Tate’s programme by managing and coordinating all registration procedures relating to the care of Tate’s collections and its programmes of acquisitions, displays and loans.
Date posted: 29/01/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
Based across ou r London sites and WiltshireCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£39,553Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
British Museum
The Museum is seeking an experienced Conservator to play a leading role in the preventive care of one of the world's most significant collections.
Date posted: 27/01/2026
Deadline: 17/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £39105 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
We are seeking an experience Conservator to play a central role in safeguarding our collection during the transformational Masterplan Programme.
Date posted: 29/01/2026
Deadline: 19/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £39105 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
Tate is looking for a Paper Conservator to join the Collection Care Storage and Operations project team.
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 22/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£38,394 pro rata per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Tate
Tate is looking for a Paper Conservator to support our programme of acquisitions.
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 22/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£38,394Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
The National Archives
In this role, you will have a records specialism in one or more of the political, diplomatic, government, social, legal, or economic history of Britain post-1782.
Date posted: 30/01/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
CuratorialFront of house/visitor services
Research
Salary:
£45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Library
We are looking for experienced candidates to work in the Modern Archives and Manuscripts section, which is responsible for the Western Manuscript collections 1601-1950, including major holdings of historical, political, literary, theatrical and scientific papers.
Date posted: 22/01/2026
Deadline: 18/02/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Linking Navy to Nation with inspiring stories and experiences. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through the stories of the people who served on them.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 25/02/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (Grade 7): £48,185 - £54,185 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are hiring for a Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser to join the Development team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 10/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£40500Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565