Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Science Museum Group
Operations Manager role at the Science and Industry Museum, Manchester.
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 25/07/2025
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
Up to £38691 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Gallery
We’re looking for two proactive and detail-focused HR Assistants to join our dynamic Human Resources team.
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 21/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£31,081Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit an Assistant Registrar.
Date posted: 04/07/2025
Deadline: 27/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£32,780.70Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
British Library
The British Library in Partnership with Qatar National Library has digitsed over 2 million images of our collections relating to Qatar and the region. This Partnership brings to life rare and unique items, making them accessible for audiences worldwide on the Qatar Digital Library.
Date posted: 03/07/2025
Deadline: 27/07/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
34,608Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Tullie
We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Retail and Visitor Experience Manager to lead our front-of-house and retail operations.
Date posted: 03/06/2025
Deadline: 14/07/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£33,368 to £35,235 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
British Library
As an Assistant Accountant in our Accounting team you will be fundamental to our ability to support the organisation through the provision of a financial service.
Date posted: 19/06/2025
Deadline: 20/07/2025
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Tullie
Want to help deliver one of the most ambitious museum redevelopments in the North of England?
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 25/07/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,590Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
Tullie
Want to be part of a once-in-a-generation transformation at one of the North’s leading museums?
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 25/07/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,590Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
The National Archives
We're looking for two Records Specialist to join our Collections Expertise & Engagement department, where we use our expert knowledge to inspire audiences and make them differently about archives.
Date posted: 30/06/2025
Deadline: 25/07/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
CuratorialEducation
Research
Salary:
£33,000 - £37,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Imperial War Museums
Join our Museum Archive & Information Governance team as a Records Management Officer to help manage the museum’s internal records—from meeting minutes and accession records to exhibition captions and publicity materials.
Date posted: 30/06/2025
Deadline: 01/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistLibrarian
Salary:
£31,663.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time, Maternity Cover
Fixed Term 10 months starting from 01 October 2025
Salary £34,944 - £38,218 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 01/07/2025
Deadline: 21/07/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
SecuritySenior management
Salary:
£34,944 - £38,218 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a Photographic Archive Digitisation Assistant on a fixed term contract until the end of March 2026, to assist with the preparation of material for digitisation as part of the gallery’s Digital Dossier Programme (DDP)
Date posted: 03/07/2025
Deadline: 20/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationArchivist
Photographic
Salary:
£31,081Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Museum
Interpretation Manager
Design and Interpretation
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£34,713 per annum
Date posted: 02/07/2025
Deadline: 23/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £34713 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Security Team Member.
Date posted: 02/07/2025
Deadline: 20/07/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
SecuritySalary:
The salary for this role is £32,874.35 per annum.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Imperial War Museums
Join the team at IWM Duxford as an Apprentice Conservation Technician (Engineering) and play a vital role in helping to conserve and restore the museum’s extensive collection of large industrial objects.
Date posted: 30/06/2025
Deadline: 21/07/2025
Location:
Duxford, CambridgeshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£23,587.00 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are seeking a new Stockroom Coordinator to join our Commerce and Visitor Experience team.
Date posted: 03/07/2025
Deadline: 17/07/2025
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
OtherSalary:
£26,027 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
British Museum
Technician
Exhibitions and Temporary Displays
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 08/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £28144 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Security Officer
Security
Full-time, working 4ON/4OFF working days only, 39 hours per week
Permanent
£26,771 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 28 July 2025
*Shifts are 08:30 – 19:30 Saturday – Thursday and 08:30 – 20:30 on Fridays.
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 28/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£26771.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Science Museum Group
Interested in playing a key role in maintaining historic buildings and making sure every inspection, permit and risk assessment is spot on?
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 25/07/2025
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £28079 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museum Directors' Council
NMDC, hosted by National Museums Liverpool is looking to recruit an Executive Assistant.
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 07/08/2025
Location:
Hybrid (with some travel to Liverpool and London)Category:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,000 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07716074905