Jobs
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National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term (to 31 March 2027)
Salary £32,171 - £35,093 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 06/10/2026
Deadline: 12/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSalary:
£32,171 - £35,093Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
The National Archives
We are seeking a passionate and driven manager to oversee large-scale document moves and lead a team of up to eight talented individuals.
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 15/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£30,209 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Museum
As Philanthropy Officer, you will join a supportive and growing team of fundraisers and play an important part in developing relationships with existing and prospective donors.
Date posted: 06/10/2026
Deadline: 27/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£37,221 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
We’re looking for an Assistant Collection Manager: Storage and Moves (Rehouse) to support a major collections storage move, working primarily with large three-dimensional stone objects.
Date posted: 05/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
ReadingCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
Shape the future of talent at one of the world's greatest cultural institutions - The British Museum!
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 22/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
Up to £33482 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The National Archives
The National Archives (TNA) is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Grant Development Officer to support the development of grant-funded projects, partnerships and fellowships.
Date posted: 21/09/2026
Deadline: 12/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£34,882 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Library
The Schools Programme Manager (St Pancras) leads the development and delivery of the schools programme onsite in St Pancras, London. The post-holder is responsible for managing and growing a programme of workshops and events for students and teachers inspired by our collection.
Date posted: 05/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EducationSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937National Museum of the Royal Navy
RNM: Naval Aviation is a vibrant and varied visitor attraction, bringing together ticketing, retail, catering, events and a wide range of visitor experiences across the site. Our Visitor Experience team works across all these areas to help every visitor feel safe, welcome and inspired.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 06/11/2026
Location:
YeoviltonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Salary (Grade 5) – £31,064 - £32,507 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170Museum of London
At London Museum, we are creating one of the world's most exciting cultural destinations, opening new ways for people to connect with the stories of London. Our retail operation plays a vital role in that experience, offering distinctive products that inspire visitors and generate income that supports the museum's charitable mission
Date posted: 02/10/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£30,192 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tate’s Digital team, producing videos, games and other digital content and experiences for kids and families.
You will be responsible for Tate Kids, Tate’s dedicated online space for 4–12 year olds to play games, quizzes, watch videos and learn about art.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 22/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Working as part of the Research, Teaching and Collections team, the postholder will play a central role in enabling the cataloguing, interpretation, and display of this globally significant collection.
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 21/10/2026
Location:
History of Science Museum, Oxford OX1 3AZCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£35,681 - £41,636 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Gallery
The National Gallery is looking for two Conservation Fellows – the Robert Gavron Conservation Fellow, and the Patrick Lindsay Conservation Fellow. This is an extraordinary opportunity to gain conservation experience with a national collection of paintings.
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 22/10/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£38,132 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
British Museum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and practical Assistant Collection Manager (Heavy Objects) to join our Collection Care and Moves team and play a vital role in the installation, movement and care of some of the Museum's most remarkable objects.
Date posted: 29/09/2026
Deadline: 19/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Portrait Gallery
NPG looks after the world’s greatest collection of portraits. Spanning 6 centuries, our artworks reveal the inspiring and sometimes surprising personal stories that have shaped and continue to shape a nation- from global icons to local champions, national treasures to unsung heroes. We are passionate about portraiture, always progressing our art form, championing artists and encouraging creativity
Date posted: 29/09/2026
Deadline: 30/10/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£39,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
Tate
We are seeking an electronic records management specialist with proven experience of working in information and records management to join our Programme team who will be the key point of contact for all teams on electronic records management at Tate during the migration of records from shared drives to SharePoint Online with an additional plug-in and will play a crucial role in records management
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 09/10/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Tate
Tate is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented and highly organised individual to support the delivery of our acquisitions programme. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop a career in museum collections.
You will work closely with the Acquisitions Programme Manager and Director of Collection to help bring new artworks into the collection.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Salary:
£33,193 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Science Museum Group
Are you a hands-on conservator ready to lead a major collections move?
Date posted: 28/09/2026
Deadline: 19/10/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £36043 per annum + 17-month fixed term contractContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Gallery
We are looking for a talented, creative Graphic Designer to join the National Gallery’s busy Creative Department.
Date posted: 24/09/2026
Deadline: 15/10/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
DesignSalary:
£39,353.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Project Cataloguer - Blair Archive (Fixed Term Contract)
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
The salary for this role is between £30,800 to £32,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
The National Archives
The National Archives (TNA) is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Philanthropy Officer to work within its newly established Philanthropy team.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£34,882 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979