Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Tate
An new opportunity has arisen in our Tate Etc. and Guide team!
We are looking for a talented and motivated Editorial Assistant to support the delivery of Europe’s largest art magazine, Tate Etc., and Tate’s quarterly listings publication, the Guide.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 13/11/2025
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
OtherSalary:
17045Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Museum
Join the British Museum as an Executive Assistant to the Financial Director and Director of Public Engagement.
Date posted: 29/10/2025
Deadline: 19/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£43317 - £44317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are seeking an Exhibitions Interpretation Curator to join the Exhibitions and Design department.
Date posted: 20/10/2025
Deadline: 09/11/2025
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
CuratorialDesign
Exhibitions
Salary:
£42,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Imperial War Museums
Lead the delivery of professional estate and facilities services across IWM sites. Manage contracts, support projects, and ensure day-to-day health & safety compliance—all aligned with IWM’s Corporate Estate Strategy.
Date posted: 16/10/2025
Deadline: 10/11/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£ 40,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Tullie
We are looking to recruit a Finance Manager who will perform a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Leadership Team in developing and delivering the Trust’s finances.
Date posted: 24/10/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£42,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
British Museum
Fire Safety Prioritised Improvement Manager; Fixed term for 6 months; £49,829 per annum
Date posted: 14/10/2025
Deadline: 11/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Health and SafetySalary:
Up to £49829 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Museum of the Home
This role is for a creative communications leader with a good understanding of the digital and media landscape. Reporting directly to the Director and collaborating with colleagues across the Museum and the wider cultural sector, this role is integral to positioning us as the only museum of its kind in the world – exploring the meaning of home from the 1600s to the present and future.
Date posted: 05/11/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Digital
Salary:
47000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077496004
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £52,406 - £60,809 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 06/11/2025
Deadline: 27/11/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationSenior management
Salary:
£52,406 - £60,809 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
Head of Documentation and Digitisation Programme
Collection Programme Management
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Hybrid, at least 3 days per week on-site
Fixed-term for 3 years
£58,162 - £65,471 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 1 December 2025
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£58,162-£65,471Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Lakeland Arts
A member of Senior Managment Team and responsible for the operational and strategic financial management of Lakeland Arts
Date posted: 06/11/2025
Deadline: 28/11/2025
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£46,000-£48,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537
British Museum
The is a fantastic opportunity for a conservation specialist to join to lead and manage a team working to support the Masterplan.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £48568 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
Join Imperial War Museums (IWM) as Head of Preservation (Maternity Cover) and lead the charge in safeguarding extraordinary collections across our sites. Work with conservators, stakeholders, and partners to deliver risk-aware, sector-leading strategies that protect our heritage.
Date posted: 21/10/2025
Deadline: 11/11/2025
Location:
IWM Duxford / IWM LondonCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
£55,400 - £65,000 depending on experienceContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Imperial War Museums
We’re hiring a Senior Estate Programme Manager to lead capital projects, infrastructure upgrades, and refurbishments across IWM’s estate (up to £25M annually), while also supporting property management including leases and commercial arrangements.
Date posted: 29/10/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£60,000 - £65,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking to take on board a small team of enthusiastic History of Science Curatorial Research volunteers to support the team at the Royal Observatory.
Date posted: 28/10/2025
Deadline: 10/11/2025
Location:
Greenwich, LondonCategory:
CuratorialResearch
Salary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
(0)20 8312 6543
Imperial War Museums
IWM is seeking a creative and experienced internal communications professional to develop and distribute internal communications to IWM’s 600 staff. The role will support with developing and managing content across IWM’s internal communications channels, including the Intranet, eNews and staff events (onsite and virtual).
Date posted: 30/10/2025
Deadline: 10/11/2025
Location:
IWM London / IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,000 to £32,000 per annum depending on experienceContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Portrait Gallery
This exciting and dynamic role is responsible for delivering conservation support for the Gallery’s international programme of touring Collections exhibitions. You will have a conservation specialism in either Paintings, Works on Paper, Frames, Objects. You will take a lead role providing conservation advice to stakeholders and undertaking treatments and conservation documentation.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£21,794.76 per annum based on the FTE of £36,324.60Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
The National Archives
We are looking for a motivated and creative individual to join The National Archives Digital Services team as a Junior Software Developer.
Date posted: 29/10/2025
Deadline: 12/11/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£34,610Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
British Museum
This is a fantastic opportunity for a specialist of academic distinction and curatorial experience to join the British Museum.
Date posted: 29/10/2025
Deadline: 26/11/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £77816 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOMContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
We are now recruiting for the post of Lead Curator, East Asian Collections to develop, manage, promote and make accessible the Library’s collections in Japanese and Korean and to lead the associated staff.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£42,179 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Librarian.
Date posted: 28/10/2025
Deadline: 18/11/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
CuratorialLibrarian
Salary:
The salary for this role is between £11,523.20 (£28,808 FTE) to £13,400 (£33,500 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544