Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Science Museum Group
Conservator at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 29/09/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Up to £33127 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Curatorial Assistant, Metalwork.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
The salary for this role is between £30,800 and £31,500 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Tate
We are seeking an electronic records management specialist with proven experience of working in information and records management to join our Programme team who will be the key point of contact for all teams on electronic records management at Tate during the migration of records from shared drives to SharePoint Online with an additional plug-in and will play a crucial role in records management
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 09/10/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Tate
Tate is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented and highly organised individual to support the delivery of our acquisitions programme. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop a career in museum collections.
You will work closely with the Acquisitions Programme Manager and Director of Collection to help bring new artworks into the collection.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Salary:
£33,193 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Film Institute
We are looking for an Assistant Curator to join the BFI’s Curatorial Team, acting as a key link between the BFI Screencraft collections (designs, posters and stills) and the Stories in Motion programme (a major National Lottery-funded programme designed to broaden access to the UK's screen heritage).
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 24/09/2026
Location:
BerkhamstedCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£35,640 - £41,763 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442079575399
National Galleries Scotland
Grants and Partnerships Officer
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday, 01 October 2026.
Date posted: 25/08/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£37,614 - £41,138Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Gallery
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Chief Commercial Officer of National Gallery Global, the National Gallery’s commercial subsidiary.
Date posted: 01/09/2026
Deadline: 18/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£34,000 - 36,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Library
The British Library is one of the world's leading research libraries and a vibrant cultural destination, welcoming thousands of visitors each year to an extensive programme of public events, conferences, exhibitions, lectures, performances, and commercial hires.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic AV Supervisor to join our Media team at our iconic St Pancras site.
Date posted: 04/09/2026
Deadline: 27/09/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Tate
We are currently recruiting for two Senior Art Handling Technicians to support the delivery of Tate’s exciting programmes.
Date posted: 08/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
Tate
Creativity, innovation and forward thinking are part of every aspect of Tate and we approach corporate fundraising in the same way! Join our Corporate Partnerships Team.
Date posted: 08/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
British Museum
We're looking for an experienced Administrator to join the Museum's Information Systems (IS) department on a fixed-term basis.
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in the day-to-day running of the African Histories and Heritage Programme!
Date posted: 10/09/2026
Deadline: 08/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £31979 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum is looking for a Box Office Assistant to join their incredible Visitor & Security Services team!
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 23/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £29357 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
BM Images is seeking an Administrator to support the image licensing team and help make the British Museum's collection accessible around the world.
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 23/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationDigital
Salary:
£26500 - £29000 per annum + (£15,900 - £17,400pa)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
Tate is looking for a motivated Paintings Conservator for the Tate Modern Exhibitions & Displays Programme.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
Tate Modern , Tate Britain , Tate StoresCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£23,874 per annum (pro-rata to the full-time equivalent of £39,790)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
National Gallery
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the buying process from product selection through to launch, while also assisting with e-commerce workflows, product imagery, and administrative coordination. Creative flair and an appreciation for visual presentation are desirable.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 09/10/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£28,000-£30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
Imperial War Museums
The Preservation Technician plays an important role in protecting and caring for IWM's collections across multiple sites. Through preventive conservation activities, environmental monitoring and collections care, you'll help ensure that historic objects remain safe, accessible and suitable for display, storage, research and learning.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 03/10/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£27,765Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Science Museum Group
Looking to build your collections care career in the world's first railway town?
Date posted: 10/09/2026
Deadline: 24/09/2026
Location:
Shildon, County DurhamCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £24479 per annum + £14,687 pro rata for 21 hours per weekContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
We are looking for someone who will be able to plan and record multi-session life story oral history interviews as part of the British Library Covid Commemoration project. This role is an 18 months part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed term opportunity.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£21,596 pro rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
019
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust is currently looking for a Technician to join the team.
Date posted: 02/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesTechnician
Salary:
£28704Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A