Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Tate
An exciting opportunity to join Tate’s Corporate Partnerships team, playing a pivotal role in supporting the account management of a diverse portfolio of high-value corporate partners that champion Tate’s mission.
Date posted: 04/06/2026
Deadline: 18/06/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£33,192Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078878888
British Museum
As a Service Operations Support Analyst, you'll play a key role in keeping the British Museum's digital environment running smoothly.
Date posted: 04/06/2026
Deadline: 18/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £32297 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Working across the Museum of Natural History and the History of Science Museum as part of the Museum Digital Collections function within the GLAM division, this role combines system administration, maintenance of collections information standards and user support for two instances of the EMu Collections Management System.
Date posted: 05/06/2026
Deadline: 24/06/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
Grade 6
Tate
The Governance and Public Affairs Coordinator is a key enabling role within Tate, supporting the effective functioning of Tate’s governance structures and contributing to the organisation’s public affairs and policy engagement activity.
Date posted: 03/06/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Library
We are seeking to recruit a 6-month fixed-term Reference Specialist in the Rare Books & Music Reference Team. You will deliver an excellent customer-focused reference and information service to the Library’s on-site and remote users
Date posted: 08/06/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Librarian
Research
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
National Gallery
An exciting opportunity to join the Information Systems Service Desk team at The National Gallery, supporting over 450 users and a range of key business systems.
Date posted: 02/06/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£36,950Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Library
A 21-month post-doctoral fellowship using oral history to capture insight into the lived experience of the Covid-19 pandemic analysing new interviews alongside the recordings that were made during and between the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, especially those archived at the British Library.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Tullie
Want to be at the forefront of a bold reimagining of one the North’s leading museums?
Date posted: 22/05/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£31,569 to £33,327 pro rata, per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
01228618719
British Library
The British Library is working in partnership with the Qatar Foundation and the Qatar National Library to digitise material from the Library’s collections relating to the history of the Gulf and Arabic science.
Date posted: 08/06/2026
Deadline: 16/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareLegal
Research
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
The British Library is seeking to recruit a Curator to join the Modern Archives and Manuscripts section at St Pancras on a permanent basis. The Modern Archives and Manuscripts section is responsible for the Western Manuscript collections 1601-1950, including major holdings of historical, political, literary, theatrical and scientific papers.
Date posted: 26/05/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
National Army Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and developing the technology that underpins both the Museum’s internal operations and its public-facing experiences.
Date posted: 11/05/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£35,500pa plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812486
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking two outstanding early-career scholars to each take up an exciting 22-month full-time postdoctoral fellowship based in our newly established Research Department.
Date posted: 13/05/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£38,133Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The History of Science Museum is looking for an Engagement & Content Producer to help create engaging digital and in-person experiences that connect audiences with the Museum’s collections, research, and public programme.
Date posted: 14/05/2026
Deadline: 10/06/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Grade 5
National Army Museum
Responsible for the preventive care, environmental monitoring and conservation of items from the Museum’s collections across Museum sites.
Date posted: 18/05/2026
Deadline: 11/06/2026
Location:
StevenageCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£30,740pa plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812414
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a vacancy for the Dorset Curatorial Fellow (Modern Paintings and Modern & Contemporary Projects). This is a fixed-term contract for 22 months.
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 15/06/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£38,133 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 20 7747 5136
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a vacancy for the Harry M. Weinrebe Curatorial Fellow (post-1800 paintings). This is a fixed-term contract for 22 months.
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 15/06/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£38,133 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 20 7747 5136
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Lead Projects Coordinator, you will support infrastructure projects across the National Museums Liverpool estate, playing a key role in delivering security system upgrades across multiple sites while coordinating activities and monitoring progress.
Date posted: 21/05/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationBuildings and facilities
Other
Security
Salary:
£34,360 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Library
The Metadata department has a vacancy for a Metadata Systems Analyst, to be based in London (our St Pancras site). As a member of the Metadata Systems team you will participate in the support of our newly-implemented cloud-based library system (Ex Libris Alma) to manage our published collections.
Date posted: 26/05/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tate's Individual Giving & Collection Development team!
The International Council Officer provides support to the Head of Individual Giving & Collection Development in sustaining the activities of the International Council, Tate's highest-level annual giving group of leading philanthropists and art collectors from around the world.
Date posted: 27/05/2026
Deadline: 09/06/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, Millbank, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987