Jobs
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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will join the GLAM Museums Digital Collections following the implementation of a new digital collections systems infrastructure and service. You will provide systems management and user support for the Collections Management System (EMu) used by the Museum of Natural History and the History of Science Museum.
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 18/03/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
Grade 6
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term
(from April 2026 to 31 March 2027)
Salary £30,900 - £32,250 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Date posted: 13/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£30,900 - £32,250 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
Join a dynamic and friendly Development team helping to deliver some of the British Museum's most exciting upcoming activity!
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 13/03/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £35928 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Ready to play a key role in delivering construction and infrastructure projects, keeping multiple stakeholders aligned and momentum strong?
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34000 - £39000 per annum + 24-month FTCContract type:
TemporaryHours:
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
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 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
National Army Museum
Are you passionate about video content and social media, and excited to share new stories with audiences? We are seeking to appoint a Digital Communications Officer to create high-quality and engaging content for a range of digital platforms and social media channels.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£30,950pa (plus allowance and benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812493
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
Tate
Tate is looking for a Paper Conservator to support our programme of acquisitions.
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 22/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£38,394Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
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
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
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 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 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
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
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