Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Museum of London
The coming years represent an unprecedented time for London Museum as we build a New Museum for London in West Smithfield.
The historic collections are moving to both new and existing displays and stores. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale collections move and develop your experience of collections documentation, management and care.
Date posted: 17/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
34,631 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Imperial War Museums
This role is central to enabling IWM’s exhibitions, displays, loans out programme and external partnerships. By managing the programme of lending and borrowing objects safely and compliantly, you’ll help ensure objects can be shared with audiences across the UK and internationally. Your work underpins public programming, loans, partnerships and exhibitions that bring our collections to life.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
IWM London or DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareRegistrar
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
The National Archives
We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented B2B marketeer, with an interest in history and the cultural sector.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 03/05/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£35,759Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Gallery
We are looking for a talented, creative Graphic Designer to provide maternity cover for the Gallery’s busy Creative Department. This is a maternity cover contract which will last for up to 12 months.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£38,133Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Gallery
We are looking for a talented, creative Graphic Designer to join the Gallery’s busy Creative Department. This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£38,133 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Tullie
Want to be at the forefront of a bold reimagining of one the North’s leading museums?
Date posted: 27/03/2026
Deadline: 30/04/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£31,569 to £33,327 pro rata, per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
01228618719Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
34,063Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery holds the world’s most significant public collection of Tudor and Jacobean paintings. Between 2007 and 2012, its transformative research project ‘Making Art in Tudor Britain’ generated unprecedented heritage-science data on 120 portraits from the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. A central element of the project was the taking of paint samples,
Date posted: 08/04/2026
Deadline: 30/04/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£11,622 based on £38,742 FTEContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
+447393294770
Museum of the Home
We are the only museum in the world dedicated to exploring the idea of home – not just as a physical space, but as something shaped by emotions, identity, society, politics, and the environment.
Lead bold, inclusive learning at the Museum of the Home as our Senior Learning Producer.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 27/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialEducation
Events
Exhibitions
Research
Salary:
£40,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077399893
Imperial War Museums
You will play a key role in improving the documentation and accountability of IWM's hazardous and licenced materials and medal collections, improving accessibility and meeting required standards. This is an opportunity to make a difference to how our audiences connect with these collections and the often deeply personal stories associated with them.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 08/05/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33-£34,500Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
The National Archives
This role is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of financial systems, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data and providing technical support across the organisation.
Date posted: 31/03/2026
Deadline: 21/04/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
FinancialDigital
Salary:
£37,893 - £42,002 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Museums Liverpool
Develop and deliver engaging, inclusive marketing and brand campaigns that showcase National Museums Liverpool’s seven museums, exhibitions and programmes. Using insight-led and commercially minded approaches, you’ll raise our profile, reach diverse audiences and collaborate across teams.
Date posted: 03/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
MarketingSalary:
£33,443 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Scotland
Senior Registrar | Full time | 35 hours
Full Time Salary: £46,032 - £49,569
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh plus travel to other sites | Hybrid eligible
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareRegistrar
Salary:
£46,032 - £49,569Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 247 4223
The National Archives
The Information Manager is the product owner for our information management systems, and responsible for policy development, and the engagement on these areas with senior management and the wider organisation.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 30/04/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ITOther
Salary:
£40,000 to £43,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Library
The British Library is seeking a skilled Project Manager to play a key role in delivering the transformational Library Services Systems Programme.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Location:
Boston Spa/St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareLibrarian
Other
Research
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113Museum of London
London Museum is at a once-in-a-generation turning point. As we prepare to open our landmark new home at Smithfield alongside our established site at Docklands, we’re building the operational foundations that will carry us forward and retail is at the heart of it.
Date posted: 16/04/2026
Deadline: 28/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Circa £40,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Development Manager: Trusts and Foundations.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
The salary for this role is between £36,500 and £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Museum
Join the British Museums Development department as Senior Database Manager where you will have the opportunity to ensure exceptional data stewardship.
Date posted: 01/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £43317 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The National Archives
The National Archives is seeking an innovative and proactive Head of Corporate Performance and Risk to help us embed a culture of positive risk management and performance framework the organisation.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 22/04/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
FinancialOther
Salary:
£55,000 to £68,259 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Lead and deliver innovative digital projects for a world-leading library, managing multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and systems to support research, teaching, and global access to collections.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
ITSalary:
£49,119 - £58,265 per annum