Jobs
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National Galleries Scotland
1 position - Full-time and Permanent
Plus 1 position – Full-time and Fixed Term for 5 months
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 12/09/2025
Deadline: 29/09/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
Project Curator: Greek and Roman Provincial Collections
Money and Medals
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term for 12 months
£36,396 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 17th September 2025
Date posted: 19/08/2025
Deadline: 19/09/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£36,396Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking an experienced Exhibitions Registrar on a fixed term contract for 12 months to be based within the Exhibitions Department.
Date posted: 29/08/2025
Deadline: 29/09/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£35,561 - £40,309 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Lead Archivist (Maritime & Slavery Collections), the Curator of Photographic Collections will be responsible for managing and developing the Maritime Museum’s internationally significant photographic collections, ensuring they are accessible and impactful both in Liverpool and beyond.
Date posted: 29/08/2025
Deadline: 24/09/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33,778Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Library
The Metadata department has a vacancy for a Metadata Systems Analyst, to be based in West Yorkshire (Boston Spa) or London (our St Pancras site). As a member of the Metadata Systems team, you will initially be participating in the implementation and support of a new cloud-based library system (Ex Libris Alma) to manage our published collections.
Date posted: 01/09/2025
Deadline: 05/10/2025
Location:
Boston Spa or St PancrasCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019Museum of London
London Museum is running the most exciting cultural project in London for a generation: the creation of an entirely new museum in Smithfield, with the first phase of the project due to open in 2026.
With major support already secured from the City of London and the Mayor of London, £100m will come from private and philanthropic funds raised through a major fundraising campaign.
Date posted: 04/09/2025
Deadline: 21/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£34,000-£36,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611
Imperial War Museums
Are you passionate about history and skilled in mechanical conservation? Join us aboard one of London’s most iconic attractions — the HMS Belfast, moored on the River Thames.
Date posted: 05/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
HMS Belfast, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£30,300 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
naMuseum of London
London Museum is delivering the most exciting cultural project for London for a generation. An entirely new museum will open in 2026 in Smithfield and is expected to cost £437m, with significant support from the City of London Corporation and GLA in place. The Museum is raising £100m through a fundraising campaign. Finance sits at the heart of this project, enabling and advising the project.
Date posted: 05/09/2025
Deadline: 22/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
36476Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
National Museums Liverpool
The role holder should be an exceptional fundraiser able to secure and grow income from trusts, foundations and other charitable grant-making organisations to support the organisation's increasing momentum. The successful candidate will be an accomplished Development Manager able to work collaboratively with the Head of Development and two Development Managers to meet the financial needs of NML.
Date posted: 29/08/2025
Deadline: 24/09/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£33,773 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join ARTIST ROOMS, delivering the National Touring Exhibition Programme of Tate and National Galleries of Scotland!
Date posted: 09/09/2025
Deadline: 21/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£32,158 per annum
British Library
Are you a great content strategist? Can you write a tight creative brief? Can you spot a story opportunity AND turn it into compelling content?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring Brand Content Manager to join our buzzing Digital Engagement team (managing the Library’s web content, social and email channels).
Date posted: 17/09/2025
Deadline: 11/10/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
MarketingDigital
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£48,568 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 7 October 2025
Date posted: 08/09/2025
Deadline: 07/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£48,568 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Museums Greenwich
We have an exciting opportunity for a Systems Service Analyst to join our Technology team.
Date posted: 08/09/2025
Deadline: 21/09/2025
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£41,500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565
British Museum
Curator: Masterplan
Programme Management and Masterplan
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£44,719 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 29th September 2025
Date posted: 01/09/2025
Deadline: 29/09/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£44,719 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
British Museum
Senior Video Producer
Communications
Full-time: 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£41,723 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 6th October 2025
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingPhotographic
Digital
Salary:
£41,723 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
Tate
Tate has an exciting opportunity for a Junior Business Partner to join our People Advisory team based at Tate Britain, London.
Date posted: 04/09/2025
Deadline: 18/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£47000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
British Museum
Curator: British Prints and Drawings (1775-1885)
Prints and Drawings
Full-time: 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£44,719 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 8th October
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 08/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationCuratorial
Salary:
£44,719Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
British Museum
Curator: British Prints and Drawings (1500-1774)
Prints and Drawings
Full-time: 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£44,719 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 8 October
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 08/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£44,719Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
The National Archives
We are seeking a highly credible HR Business Partner to join our friendly and supportive team, operating as a strategic partner to support the delivery of positive business outcomes.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 25/09/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
HRSenior management
Salary:
£55,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for and experience in employee relations? The Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) HR Shared Service team is looking for an experienced Employee Relations Manager to join the team.
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX1 3BG)Category:
HRSalary:
£49,119 - £58,265 per annum