Jobs
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British Museum
This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a busy and varied department, providing trusted support to a Director.
Date posted: 05/11/2026
Deadline: 26/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £44876 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
We are seeking a practical and proactive Systems Engineer to join our Information Services department and help deliver and support critical IT infrastructure across the British Museum.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£43,225 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
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 2052266
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
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 8000Museum 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:
01316246537Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
34000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pictorial Art Conservation team at the British Museum.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 22/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£30,467.94 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
As Project Curator, you will help make the British Museum's Asian collection and knowledge about it more publicly accessible.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 10/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £37706 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is a great opportunity to join the British Museum’s Finance team in a varied, hands-on role that plan an important part in the Museum’s day-to-day financial operations.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Galleries Scotland
Part-time 17 hours per week (2.5 days)
Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum pro rata
Plus generous benefits package
On site with flexible working
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 12/11/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£37,614 - £41,138Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Gallery
An exciting opportunity to join the National Gallery’s Commercial Events Team as a Sales Co-ordinator, supporting the team to meet and exceed sales targets.
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 20/11/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
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
National Army Museum
Creative role leading on Product Development, Merchandising and Ecommerce to engage and extend physical and digital audience reach, grow retail income and enhance our brand reputation
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£22,218 (pro rata of FTE £37,030)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077300717
British Library
We are looking to recruit a Manuscripts Assistant to join the Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts team on a fixed-term, 12-month basis.
Date posted: 19/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ConservationCuratorial
Salary:
£31,244 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will join Oxford University Museum of Natural History, home to internationally important scientific collections supporting research, teaching and public engagement.
Date posted: 18/10/2026
Deadline: 06/11/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Grade 5
British Museum
This is an opportunity to work with the British Museum's Later Medieval collections!
Date posted: 22/10/2026
Deadline: 19/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £37706 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will be a member of the Ashmolean Schools and University Engagement Team. You will work with colleagues across the Ashmolean and the Collegiate University to research, develop, coordinate or deliver University Engagement initiatives
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 18/11/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
EducationSalary:
Grade 6.1National 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