Jobs
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British Museum
The British Museum is looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join their growing Philanthropy team at an exciting and pivotal moment!
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 09/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Join the Ashmolean Museum and help care for one of the world's most important collections of ancient Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 14/09/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
CuratorialSalary:
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum
British Museum
We are seeking an experience Fundraising Campaign Project Manager to play a pivotal role in our Masterplan Programme.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£49,829 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Royal Museums Greenwich
We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Designer, Exhibitions to join the Exhibitions and Design team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 02/09/2026
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Digital
Salary:
£43,668 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565
British Museum
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to join our Information Services department and play a key role in delivering and supporting critical IT infrastructure across the British Museum.
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 13/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£49,829 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/ALocation:
BrightonCategory:
OutreachSalary:
£34,788 – £39,544 (Pro Rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900
British Museum
We're looking for a proactive and customer-focused Membership Services Coordinator to play a key role in helping us deliver an outstanding service.
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 13/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£31,979 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking to appoint a Library and Archive Assistant (Graduate Trainee). The post holder will contribute to the success of the Research Department by assisting with the maintenance and organisation of the Library and Archive collections and the process of making them available to internal and external researchers.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£32,076 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
Science Museum Group
Are you a conservator energised by working across film, broadcast, gaming and photography collections?
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 11/09/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £33127 per annum + 12-month fixed term contractContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking to appoint an Archivist to catalogue the papers of the late Francis Haskell. In 2008 the National Gallery was gifted the collectors’ files of Francis Haskell, one of the most renowned art historians of the 20th century, a distinguished writer and scholar, deeply connected to academic and public institutions.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£38,132 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
Science Museum Group
Are you experienced in supporting live projects, supporting meetings and keeping the detail right?
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 11/09/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £31000 per annum + Fixed term until March 2028Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
We are seeking a Conservator: Masterplan to help safeguard our collection during a major large object decant and associated critical projects.
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 13/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£33,470 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday, 11 September 2026.
Date posted: 25/08/2026
Deadline: 11/09/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£37,614 - £41,138Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Engagement team at Royal Museums Greenwich is seeking a permanent full-time Schools Learning Producer.
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 17/09/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
EducationSalary:
£38,568Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
MarketingSalary:
Salary (Grade 6): £35,588 - £37,811 per annum (dependent upon experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170Museum of London
AV Technician - Events
AV Technicians - Galleries and Exhibitions
This role would suit someone who has experience in managing audio visual hardware and software and is keen to deliver an unforgettable and exceptional experience to the millions of visitors the London Museum will welcome.
Date posted: 26/08/2026
Deadline: 13/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34,631 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 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
Imperial War Museums
As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll support the delivery of construction and masterplanning projects across IWM Duxford and the wider estate. Working with project teams and stakeholders, you'll coordinate risks, actions and programmes while developing project management expertise.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,000 to £32,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Greece and Rome Department as Project Curator: Ancient Anatolia.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£36,396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Tate
This Assistant Curator role is an exciting opportunity to join the Tate Britain team. It has a focus on British Art from 1850-1915.
Date posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987