Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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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
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
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
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
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 5136Location:
BrightonCategory:
OutreachSalary:
£34,788 – £39,544 (Pro Rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900Location:
BrightonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£32,382-£34,036 per annum (pro rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900
National Gallery
We have an exciting opportunity for a maternity cover Communications Executive in our Social Media team, playing a pivotal role in bringing the Gallery’s history, paintings, and stories to life across our social media channels.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 13/09/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£39,707 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
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/A
Science Museum Group
Event Sales and Marketing Executive
Date posted: 21/08/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£33180 - £35519 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Marketing team!
Tate is looking for a Marketing Officer to build broad and diverse audiences, develop the Tate brand, achieve attendance forecasts and reach financial targets
Date posted: 20/08/2026
Deadline: 01/09/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£34,412 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
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
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
Sir John Soane's Museum
The Buying and Retail Manager role heads up all our retail activity and is responsible for a Retail Supervisor and
Guidebook Sellers, and our growing online sales.
Date posted: 19/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£37200Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404273
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 685795Museum 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
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
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
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