Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Join the Ashmolean Museum's Digital Collections team and help shape the future of one of the world's leading museum collections.
Date posted: 24/07/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
DigitalSalary:
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum
British Museum
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Interpretation Planner: Exhibitions to lead the development of ambitious interpretation strategies for major special exhibitions and changing free displays.
Date posted: 28/07/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£43,317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
National Portrait Gallery
The Corporate Development team is a successful and ambitious strand of fundraising within the highly regarded Development arm of the NPG. This role will lead on the stewardship of major corporate sponsorships and partnerships, whilst also having responsibility for creating new business opportunities and growing the pool of corporate prospects.
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£46,415.00Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+447393294770
National Gallery
The National Gallery has an exciting opportunity for an Estates Capital Works Project Manager to join the Building and Facilities Department working in the Building Fabric Projects and Maintenance team reporting to the Building Manager.
Date posted: 24/07/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£49,951.00 per annum.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07946476439
Science Museum Group
Visitor Experience Assistant
Date posted: 11/08/2026
Deadline: 18/08/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £14.80 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
This is an exciting opportunity to join IWM Duxford during a period of major transformation. As a Project Manager, you'll support the delivery of high-profile projects, helping create outstanding visitor experiences while preserving and showcasing nationally significant collections.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£38,000 to £42,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/AMuseum of London
The Engagement Coordinator (Administration and Volunteering) role is a brand new role for the museum and is a key member of the Engagement Team and the wider Programmes, Partnerships and Learning Division, working as part of a team of cross-site Coordinators to support the development and delivery of onsite, outreach and online activities.
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£30,192 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
National Portrait Gallery
We're looking for a Payroll & Data Integrity Officer to join our People & Culture team during an exciting period of transformation as we implement a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Working closely with the Systems & Payroll Manager, you'll support the monthly payroll process, maintain accurate employee data & play a key role in improving data quality & supporting the implement
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 20/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£32,000 - £35,555.52Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 (0)20 7306 0055
Victoria & Albert Museum
The role will lead on the recruitment, on-boarding and training of volunteers, as well as developing operational frameworks and resources to support the effective delivery of volunteer-led activities.
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£30,000 - £33,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
The National Archives
As Events Producer (Talks) you will be responsible for creating and delivering our public events programmes, with a particular focus on talks, lectures and adult learning.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
EventsSalary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Science Museum Group
Contact centre advisor
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 25/08/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £14.80 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museums Scotland
Located in the Registrar team, this appointment will play a key role in delivering National Museums Scotland’s loans, acquisitions and disposals programmes in accordance with Museum policy and procedures.
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£34,638 to £37,189 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01312474152
Science Museum Group
CRM Support Officer
Date posted: 17/08/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
ITSalary:
£29000 - £35000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
License finance administrator
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 19/08/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £30000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Finance Assistant.
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
FinancialSalary:
The salary for this post is between £30,800 to £31,400 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Library
The Eccles Institute builds, cares for and shares the Americas and Oceania collection at the British Library.
We are looking for a temporary, part-time Programmes Administrator to support us during an exciting and busy period for the Institute.
Date posted: 17/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for someone with significant interpersonal skills, discretion with confidential matters at all times, and excellent written communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with a wide range of colleagues of varying levels of seniority and international external contacts.
Date posted: 14/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£35,561 - £36,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Glasgow Museums
We are seeking a Development Officer to join an established and ambitious Development team. The new officer will be responsible for delivering the Glasgow Museums Membership programme.
Date posted: 07/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
Glasgow Life, Commonwealth House, 38 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LHCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£37,541.80 - £43,591.01Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 4350
National Army Museum
We're seeking an enthusiastic Librarian to help care for these nationally significant collections and make them accessible to everyone including curators, academics, family historians, students and military researchers.
Date posted: 20/07/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
£34,040Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812442
National Army Museum
You will contribute to the delivery of reliable IT and audio-visual services, enabling colleagues to work effectively while ensuring visitors benefit from seamless and engaging interactions.
Date posted: 20/07/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£35,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812486