Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Museum of the Home
Museum of the Home is seeking an Individual Giving and Campaigns Manager with a proven track record in supporter engagement and donor stewardship to work as part of a small team to support the planning and delivery of the Museum’s upcoming major Development priorities.
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 09/11/2026
Location:
London E2 8EACategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077399893
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking an organised and proactive Access Control Assistant to help maintain the safety and security of one of the world's most visited cultural institutions.
Date posted: 26/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£32,447 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Science Museum Group
Communications Manager - Transformation
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 03/11/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£30000 - £32000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tate’s Engagement and Events team! We’re looking for someone to support the planning and delivery of an inspiring programme of events and experiences for Tate Patrons, connecting our supporters with Tate’s collection, exhibitions, artists and curators.
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 10/11/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Collection Management department of one of the world’s leading art institutions. We are seeking one Senior Art Handling Technician to work and plan for our medium and long-term Storage Programme for Tate’s Collections. This role plays a key part in facilitating artwork moves between storage facilities to optimise storage capacity in support programmes.
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
SE1 5GGCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£32,674Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 8874974
Tate
As Assistant Collection Registrar (Acquisitions and Long Loans) you will be part of the Collection Management team and involved in the acquisitions and long loans process. You will spend varied days co-ordinating and documenting the movement and acquisition of art works from our collections, prioritising their care.
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 24/11/2026
Location:
SE1 5GGCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£32,674Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 8874974
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.
We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire.
Date posted: 30/10/2026
Deadline: 12/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£31,114Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 2052266Museum of London
London Museum is delivering the most exciting cultural project for London for a generation.
An entirely new museum will open in 2026 in Smithfield with significant support from the City of London Corporation and GLA in place.
Reporting into and occasionally deputising for the Finance Manager, the Senior Finance Officer role sits within an experienced Finance team.
Date posted: 30/10/2026
Deadline: 11/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£34,613 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
National Galleries Scotland
Part-time 2 days (14 hours)
Fixed-term to 08 September 2027
(Maternity cover job share)
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum pro rata
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 30/10/2026
Deadline: 09/11/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£37,614 - £41,138 per annum pro rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
As Assistant Collection Manager, you will play a hands-on role in caring for and providing access to the British Museum's collection.
Date posted: 30/10/2026
Deadline: 06/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £31675 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Lakeland Arts
An opportunity to shape the people culture of one of Cumbria's most distinctive cultural charities.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to make a genuine and lasting difference at Lakeland Arts, an independent cultural charity bringing together art, heritage, tourism and hospitality across three distinctive sites in Cumbria.
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 31/10/2026
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
HRSalary:
£40,000 Pro RataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07557674537
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 0055National 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 94170
National Portrait Gallery
The Membership Officer (Operations) is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and administration of membership services, member communications and membership events.
Acting as a key point of contact for members, the role ensures a high standard of customer service, maintains accurate membership records and supports member engagement through effective communication and event delivery.
Date posted: 13/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£33,875Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
British Museum
This role offers the opportunity to combine scholarship, creativity and public engagement, working with outstanding collections and specialist colleagues to develop exhibitions for audiences around the world.
Date posted: 13/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£31,413.20 per annum (£44,876 FTE)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as an Executive Assistant to the Director.
Date posted: 14/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Other
Senior management
Salary:
The salary for this role is between £33,000 and £36,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Tate
You will provide comprehensive executive assistant support to the Deputy Director, Tate & Director of Tate Modern in an always busy and changing work environment. You will have proven experience of supporting a senior leader along with excellent administrative skills and experience of organising diaries, emails and meetings, and preparing and managing information for senior colleagues
Date posted: 14/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
National Museums Liverpool
As Marketing Officer, you will create and deliver engaging campaigns that showcase National Museums Liverpool's museums, exhibitions, events and projects. You'll help grow audiences, strengthen our profile and connect more people with our inspiring cultural experiences.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
DesignMarketing
Digital
Salary:
£34,801 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
As Collections Technical Analyst, you will provide technical expertise for our Collections Management System, supporting system administration, data migration and integrations. You'll help ensure collections information is accurate, accessible and managed in line with agreed standards and best practice.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationCollections Care
IT
Registrar
Digital
Salary:
£34,794 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Derby Museums Trust
Are you highly organised, analytical and passionate about data? Do you enjoy working with systems, spreadsheets and dashboards to create clear, accurate reporting? If you’re skilled in Excel, have excellent attention to detail and are excited by the power of data, Derby Museums wants to hear from you!
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
DE1 1BSCategory:
Fundraising / developmentIT
Salary:
£31,822 – £33,603Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01332641901