Jobs
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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Serving the four University Museums, the Bodleian Libraries, and Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum, the Research and Impact team supports Oxford University Gardens, Libraries and Museums researchers to increase research and impact activity
Date posted: 22/12/2025
Deadline: 27/01/2026
Location:
Central Oxford (Oxford University GLAM sites including Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum).Category:
ResearchSalary:
£35,681 - £41,636 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0186577132Museum of London
We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new museum for London. It will sit in atmospheric former market buildings, at the heart of one of the capital’s most historic and creative quarters, Smithfield. The New Museum project is one of the largest cultural projects in Europe and will transform the museum, Smithfield and the City of London.
Date posted: 22/12/2025
Deadline: 19/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
33460Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
The National Archives
The National Archives (TNA) is seeking an International Programmes Coordinator to lead the operational delivery of two international research programmes.
Date posted: 19/12/2025
Deadline: 06/01/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
OtherSalary:
£39,567Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
National Gallery
We are now recruiting for a new role, a Research Centre Manager, to support in the creative planning and daily delivery of an exceptional experience at the Research Centre.
Date posted: 26/11/2025
Deadline: 02/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£36,950Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Victoria & Albert Museum
We have a 12 month fixed term opportunity within the Exhibitions Department at the V&A for an Exhibitions Manager.
As an Exhibitions Manager you will have responsibility for delivery of exhibitions either at V&A sites across London or touring, working across numerous projects at any one time, depending on scale and complexity. You will work closely with internal and external project teams.
Date posted: 26/11/2025
Deadline: 04/01/2026
Location:
SW7 2RLCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£35,561 - £40,309 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 (0)20 7942 2000
British Library
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Curator of Tibetan Collections to join a team of specialist curators in the Asian and African Collections Department at the British Library.
Date posted: 27/11/2025
Deadline: 04/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
The National Archives
We are looking for a security manager to oversee the invigilation of our document reading rooms and line manage our Reader Invigilation Team
Date posted: 29/12/2025
Deadline: 19/01/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSecurity
Salary:
£36,178Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
The National Archives
In this post, you will join the team responsible for proactive and reactive media relations and be required to work both independently and collaboratively to deliver the department’s media objectives.
Date posted: 18/12/2025
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
The National Archives
The Prize Papers Project Conservator will work exclusively on this externally funded Digitisation project and will be responsible for the preservation of this physical collection through interventive and preventive means.
Date posted: 16/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
National Portrait Gallery
The Senior AV Technician will lead a team to support the design, development, production and maintenance of AV-based visitor experiences for departments across the organisation.
Date posted: 09/12/2025
Deadline: 16/01/2026
Location:
St Martin's Place, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£30,160.00 - £34,320.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Life’s vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we’re looking for a Paper Conservator to join our Museums & Collections Conservation team.
Date posted: 28/11/2025
Deadline: 01/02/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£36,272.27 - £42,116.92Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928Museum of London
London Museum is entering a new chapter of our evolution as we work towards the opening of our new museum at Smithfield in 2026. From Smart Building systems and immersive Audio Visual to Digital Platforms and core IT Services, hundreds of systems must come together into a coherent whole. We're looking for someone to help make that happen.
Date posted: 16/12/2025
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£39,911 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
National Gallery
The National Gallery is pleased to offer a 22-month fellowship in the Scientific Department funded by the Aldama Foundation.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 12/01/2026
Location:
National GalleryCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£36,950 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Galleries Scotland
Part-Time Job Share 3.5 days (24.5 hours) per week
Fixed Term (to 30 June 2027)
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 07/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
Imperial War Museums
Purpose of the job:
To assist in the safety of the Aerodrome Operation at IWM Duxford.
Date posted: 03/12/2025
Deadline: 05/01/2026
Location:
IWM Duxford, Cambridge CB22 4QRCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesOther
Salary:
£30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
Join the British Museum's Video & Audio Production team!
Date posted: 05/12/2025
Deadline: 02/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£32297 - £34155 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £34,944 - £38,218 (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Flexible working
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 15/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationPhotographic
Salary:
£34,944 - £38,218 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you passionate about digitisation and copyright support in the library context?
Bodleian Libraries are looking for our next Digital Services Librarian.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 07/01/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 3UQ)Category:
LibrarianDigital
Salary:
£35,681 - £41,636 per annum
British Library
We are seeking a Relationship Manager to support the administration of the Get Ready for Business Growth programme, above all you will ensure a seamless and successful client journey for our businesses.
Date posted: 12/12/2025
Deadline: 25/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34,608 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Science Museum Group
Do you have experience working with library systems or e-resources, and enjoy using digital tools to improve access to collections and services?
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 20/01/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
Up to £35993 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795