Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
This is the only role of its kind in the UK. It represents an opportunity to curate and expand a world-class collection of 50,000 medals!
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 04/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
We are seeking an experience Conservator to play a central role in safeguarding our collection during the transformational Masterplan Programme.
Date posted: 29/01/2026
Deadline: 19/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £39105 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Linking Navy to Nation with inspiring stories and experiences. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through the stories of the people who served on them.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 04/03/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (Grade 6): £38,961 - £41,340 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
23928 94170
The National Archives
We have two fantastic opportunities for talented marketeers, with an interest in history and the cultural sector.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£35,759 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a Heritage Operations Officer to join the Astronomy team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
AdministrationOutreach
Salary:
£36,900 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Tate
An exciting and rewarding role which helps realise Tate’s programme by managing and coordinating all registration procedures relating to the care of Tate’s collections and its programmes of acquisitions, displays and loans.
Date posted: 29/01/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
Based across ou r London sites and WiltshireCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£39,553Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Science Museum Group
Executive Assistant to the Director of the National Science and Media Museum
Date posted: 10/02/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £32271 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
Your expertise will directly enhance how thousands of researchers interact with IWM’s stories, collections, and knowledge, helping ensure our research offer remains of the highest standard
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
£34,000-£36,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Museum
The British Museum is hiring a Collection Manager to join their Storage and Moves team on a full-time contract in London!
Date posted: 09/02/2026
Deadline: 23/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £33468 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The British Library’s Community Participation Team is responsible for leading on the Library’s engagement with families, young people, community groups and adult learners.
Date posted: 09/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EducationEvents
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
At the British Library we believe that Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement are essential to delivering our mission. We’re looking for a passionate HR Advisor specialising in these areas to drive meaningful culture change.
Date posted: 09/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Boston Spa / St PancrasCategory:
HRSalary:
£31,634 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
Join the British Museum's Greece and Rome department in a focused, high‑impact curatorial role!
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Glasgow Museums
A new role for a part-time Community Archivist to join the team delivering the Sauchiehall Street Culture and Heritage District programme. This is a fixed term post until December 2027.
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£36,272.27 - £42,116.92Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0141 287 4350
British Museum
Apply today for a chance to help shape the future of the VSS department at the UK's number one tourist attraction!
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 03/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
SecuritySalary:
Up to £34406 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The Legal and Contracts Services team (‘LCS’) is the first point of contact for advice on legal and contractual matters and performs a wide range of legal and contract support activities, including drafting, reviewing, interpreting and negotiating many different forms of contractual documentation.
Date posted: 06/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Boston Spa, St PancrasCategory:
LegalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Museum
Join the British Museum's International Partnerships team and help shape our global collaborations!
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 03/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
Up to £34653 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Deputy Retail Manager
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £35537 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
Tate is looking for a Paper Conservator to join the Collection Care Storage and Operations project team.
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 22/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£38,394 pro rata per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Science Museum Group
Are you ready to play a key role in keeping important projects on track and making things happen?
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27000 - £29000 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Join the British Museum's Collection Documentation team in a key coordinating role!
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 03/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000