Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Gallery
We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative Data Analytics Manager to join the National Gallery’s Data & Insight team
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£48,870Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Derby Museums Trust
Are you highly organised, analytical and passionate about data? Do you enjoy working with systems, spreadsheets and dashboards to create clear, accurate reporting? If you’re skilled in Excel, have excellent attention to detail and are excited by the power of data, Derby Museums wants to hear from you!
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
DE1 1BSCategory:
Fundraising / developmentIT
Salary:
£31,822 – £33,603Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01332641901
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
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Bodleian Libraries are seeking 2 talented DevOps Engineers to join our Digital Library Systems and Services team!
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 27/11/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW) with hybrid workingCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum
Science Museum Group
Do you thrive on bringing order to a busy committee cycle, from the first paper request to the final action log?
Date posted: 26/10/2026
Deadline: 09/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £40961 per annum + 12-month fixed term contractContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
You will provide comprehensive executive assistant support to the Deputy Director, Tate & Director of Tate Modern in an always busy and changing work environment. You will have proven experience of supporting a senior leader along with excellent administrative skills and experience of organising diaries, emails and meetings, and preparing and managing information for senior colleagues
Date posted: 14/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as an Executive Assistant to the Director.
Date posted: 14/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Other
Senior management
Salary:
The salary for this role is between £33,000 and £36,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
FinancialOther
Salary:
£92,684 - £110,106 per annum, dependent on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392 891370Royal Pavilion and Museums
Brighton & Hove Museums Trust is a dynamic charity dedicated to preserving and celebrating our city’s rich history. We care for over one million objects and manage some of the most iconic buildings in Brighton & Hove, none more famous than the stunning Royal Pavilion.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 05/11/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£29,355 – £31,332Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
03000290900
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:
01316246537
Tate
Tate is seeking a talented Finance Business Partner to take ownership of reporting for their Budget Holders.
Our Ideal candidate will be a pro-active individual, keen to develop new skills, enhance knowledge and happy to contribute new ideas and improvements.
You will be an effective communicator with the ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels and with external partners
Date posted: 14/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
University of Cambridge Museums
We invite applications for our new Head of Commercial role to lead on commercial strategy and income. Working closely with, and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the post-holder will have lead responsibility for making decisions about growing, sustaining and delivering this critical income stream as part of the Museum's business model.
Date posted: 30/10/2026
Deadline: 22/11/2026
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764 407
National Museums Scotland
We are looking for an experienced and collaborative leader with a passion for creating exceptional audience experiences to join our Exhibitions & Design team.
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
National Museum of Scotland, EdinburghCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
£64,762 - £73,428Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01312474152
Lakeland Arts
An opportunity to shape the people culture of one of Cumbria's most distinctive cultural charities.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional to make a genuine and lasting difference at Lakeland Arts, an independent cultural charity bringing together art, heritage, tourism and hospitality across three distinctive sites in Cumbria.
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 31/10/2026
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
HRSalary:
£40,000 Pro RataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07557674537
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
This role offers the opportunity to combine scholarship, creativity and public engagement, working with outstanding collections and specialist colleagues to develop exhibitions for audiences around the world.
Date posted: 13/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£31,413.20 per annum (£44,876 FTE)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
National Museums Liverpool
As Lead Projects Coordinator, you will lead the transition to a new Collections Management System, overseeing collections data, processes and delivery. Working across teams, you'll help ensure collection information remains accessible, accurate and effectively managed for the future.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
Collections CareIT
Other
Registrar
Digital
Salary:
£44,802 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
As Learning Facilitator, you will deliver engaging learning experiences that connect children, young people and educators with our collections, stories and spaces. Through workshops, events and activities, you'll inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 11/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£27,240 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
As Marketing Officer, you will create and deliver engaging campaigns that showcase National Museums Liverpool's museums, exhibitions, events and projects. You'll help grow audiences, strengthen our profile and connect more people with our inspiring cultural experiences.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
DesignMarketing
Digital
Salary:
£34,801 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Portrait Gallery
The Membership Officer (Operations) is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and administration of membership services, member communications and membership events.
Acting as a key point of contact for members, the role ensures a high standard of customer service, maintains accurate membership records and supports member engagement through effective communication and event delivery.
Date posted: 13/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£33,875Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055