Jobs
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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Join the Ashmolean Museum's Digital Collections team and help shape the future of one of the world's leading museum collections.
Date posted: 24/07/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
DigitalSalary:
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum
Royal Museums Greenwich
We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Designer, Exhibitions to join the Exhibitions and Design team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 02/09/2026
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Digital
Salary:
£43,668 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565
Science Museum Group
Digital Producer
Date posted: 26/08/2026
Deadline: 02/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Up to £42024 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Digital Producer
Date posted: 25/08/2026
Deadline: 01/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Up to £42024 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795Museum of London
The Engagement Coordinator (Administration and Volunteering) role is a brand new role for the museum and is a key member of the Engagement Team and the wider Programmes, Partnerships and Learning Division, working as part of a team of cross-site Coordinators to support the development and delivery of onsite, outreach and online activities.
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£30,192 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Science Museum Group
Event Sales and Marketing Executive
Date posted: 21/08/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£33180 - £35519 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
University of Cambridge Museums
The Fitzwilliam Museum Events team run a broad range of events within the Museum setting, from lectures and dinners to special openings and private views.
Date posted: 17/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01223 764407
Imperial War Museums
The Exhibitions Workshop & Display Technician supports the delivery, installation, maintenance and dismantling of exhibitions and displays across Imperial War Museums. The role is responsible for maintaining both permanent and temporary galleries, carrying out regular gallery checks and undertaking any repair or maintenance work required to ensure exhibitions remain safe and functional.
Date posted: 11/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking an experienced and highly organised maternity cover Exhibitions Manager to join our Exhibitions team. This is a pivotal role responsible for the successful delivery of major exhibitions within the Gallery's internationally renowned exhibition programme.
Date posted: 26/08/2026
Deadline: 13/09/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£44,350 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Finance Assistant.
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
FinancialSalary:
The salary for this post is between £30,800 to £31,400 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Museum
We are seeking an experience Fundraising Campaign Project Manager to play a pivotal role in our Masterplan Programme.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£49,829 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/ARoyal Pavilion and Museums
We are looking for an organised and enthusiastic Fundraising Officer to join our busy fundraising team. You will have a key role in supporting the delivery of fundraising activity, helping to grow our existing supporter base, and driving engagement, loyalty and income across our different fundraising streams.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 04/09/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£29,355 – £31,332 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900
National Gallery
We are seeking a passionate, talented, and experienced operational manager to join our growing team of Gallery Managers. This pivotal role supports the Head of Operations in delivering a world-class visitor experience—welcoming up to 7 million visitors each year.
Date posted: 19/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£48,164Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Galleries Scotland
Full-Time and Permanent
Salary £46,218 - £51,725 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 11/08/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSenior management
Salary:
£46,218 - £51,725 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Galleries Scotland
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 Friday, 11 September 2026.
Date posted: 25/08/2026
Deadline: 11/09/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£37,614 - £41,138Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking to appoint an Archivist to catalogue the papers of the late Francis Haskell. In 2008 the National Gallery was gifted the collectors’ files of Francis Haskell, one of the most renowned art historians of the 20th century, a distinguished writer and scholar, deeply connected to academic and public institutions.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£38,132 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136Museum of London
We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new museum for London. The museum will sit in atmospheric former market buildings – over 30,000 sqm – at the heart of one of the capital’s most historic quarters.
The New Museum project will transform the museum, Smithfield and the City of London, creating a new cultural quarter for London.
Date posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 20/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
C £70,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Lead the future of open research at one of the world's leading universities!
Date posted: 20/08/2026
Deadline: 14/09/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW) with hybrid working optionsCategory:
AdministrationLibrarian
Senior management
Salary:
£65,336 - £75,439 per annum
Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for a Part Time HR & Training Officer to join the existing HR team. Reporting to the HR Manager.
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 11/09/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
HRSalary:
£30,465.00 - £33,674.00 pro-rata (£18,617.00 – £20,578.00)
Science Museum Group
The world's first inter-city railway turns 200 in 2030. How do you tell that story?
Date posted: 26/08/2026
Deadline: 09/09/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £40961 per annum + FTC until March 2030Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795