Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Library
The British Library is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic AV Supervisor to join our team. Based at our iconic St Pancras site, you’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding audio-visual support for a wide variety of events.
Date posted: 22/06/2026
Deadline: 29/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
The British Library is looking to recruit a Hebrew Curator for a fixed-term of 24 months.
Date posted: 22/06/2026
Deadline: 12/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£35,993Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
We are seeking a creative and highly organised Supporter Engagement Coordinator to join our Supporter Engagement team at the British Museum!
Date posted: 18/06/2026
Deadline: 02/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £31979 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Gallery
We are now recruiting for a new role – a Research Centre Manager – to support in the planning and daily delivery of an exceptional experience at the Research Centre, and to think creatively alongside Gallery colleagues about the Centre’s different spaces.
Date posted: 23/06/2026
Deadline: 09/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£39,626Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Museums Liverpool
We’re looking for a Conservator (Paintings) to join our team. You’ll care for, treat and preserve paintings, support loans and exhibitions, and contribute to research and public access, while helping run the conservation studio and ensure best practice across collections.
Date posted: 18/06/2026
Deadline: 08/07/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Midland Railway Building)Category:
ConservationSalary:
£34,791 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
The National Archives
As Interpretation Developer it is your job to tell these stories, to make meaningful connections between our audiences and our collection.
Date posted: 17/06/2026
Deadline: 01/07/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
39106Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Birmingham Museums Trust
The Collections Department at Birmingham Museums Trust (BMT) is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Collections Access Manager to lead the management, documentation, care, access, and storage of Birmingham Museums’ collections.
Date posted: 17/06/2026
Deadline: 10/07/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£35,700 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking two outstanding early-career scholars to each take up an exciting 22-month full-time postdoctoral fellowship based in our newly established Research Department.
Date posted: 13/05/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£38,133Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Library
Co-design a research project with the Library for a 12-month funded-fellowship, where you will be embedded in our expert curatorial and research teams.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 15/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£35,993 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Library
Co-design a research project with the Library for a 12-month funded-fellowship, where you will be embedded in our expert curatorial and research teams.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 15/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£35,993 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Library
This role provides 2nd line support within the Technology department, focusing on our Server and Storage Infrastructure. Working closely with existing partners and internal support teams, this role is based in St Pancras.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
The British Library is embarking on a period of exciting transformation, with high profile capital projects, ambitious digital programmes and initiatives to grow and diversify our commercial income.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 12/07/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937
British Library
The Metadata department has a vacancy for a Metadata Systems Analyst, to be based in London (our St Pancras site). As a member of the Metadata Systems team you will participate in the support of our newly-implemented cloud-based library system (Ex Libris Alma) to manage our published collections.
Date posted: 26/05/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
National Gallery
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a researcher for the Development Department of the National Gallery, London. The Development Department raises income to support the National Gallery and its activities, helping to maintain and enhance the Gallery’s world-class collection for the benefit of visitors from the UK and overseas.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£36,950Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Major Projects & Exhibitions Department at the Ashmolean Museum delivers gallery redevelopments, temporary exhibitions and major cross-museum projects. You will join a creative and collaborative team, supporting the Museum’s public engagement, exhibitions and commercial activities through inspiring visual design.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PHCategory:
DesignSalary:
starting from £32,108 per annum*
British Museum
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to contribute to a once-in-a-generation exhibition centred on the Bayeux Tapestry!
Date posted: 05/06/2026
Deadline: 26/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £32297 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Business Partner & Projects to join the HR team at Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 03/07/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
HRSalary:
£35,897 - £41,282 per annum pro rata (£29,914 – 34,401 part time equivalent)Museum of London
At the heart of London, our museum is a meeting place for stories - past, present, and future. We are here to enrich understanding and appreciation of the city and all its people, offering a home where the extraordinary and the everyday collide. From the bustling markets to hidden histories, from riotous invention to quiet reflection, we celebrate London in all its richness and complexity.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 26/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£34,631 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Science Museum Group
Do you love bringing stories to life through digital and AV exhibits and experiences?
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 26/06/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£37000 - £38665 per annum + Fixed term until March 2029Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795