Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Museum of London
At the heart of London, our museum is a meeting place for stories - past, present, and future. We are here to enrich understanding and appreciation of the city and all its people, offering a home where the extraordinary and the everyday collide. From the bustling markets to hidden histories, from riotous invention to quiet reflection, we celebrate London in all its richness and complexity
Date posted: 08/07/2026
Deadline: 22/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£34,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Science Museum Group
Executive Assistant
Date posted: 10/07/2026
Deadline: 17/07/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
Up to £37000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
28939Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792Museum of London
At the heart of London, our museum is a meeting place for stories - past, present, and future. We are here to enrich understanding and appreciation of the city and all its people, offering a home where the extraordinary and the everyday collide. From the bustling markets to hidden histories, from riotous invention to quiet reflection, we celebrate London in all its richness and complexity.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 26/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£34,631 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Royal Museums Greenwich
An opportunity has arisen for an Events and Filming Support Volunteer within the Events team, to assist with administrative and other tasks.
Date posted: 01/07/2026
Deadline: 19/07/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
EventsSalary:
UnpaidContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
02083128565Royal Pavilion and Museums
Brighton & Hove Museums Trust is a leading cultural charity responsible for caring for over one million objects and some of the city’s most iconic buildings, including the Royal Pavilion. Alongside preserving our collections and heritage, we operate a diverse and commercially active organisation with admissions, events, retail, catering, fundraising and venue hire across multiple sites.
Date posted: 07/07/2026
Deadline: 03/08/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£29,064 – £31,022Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
03000290900
The National Archives
This exciting new role within the Finance and Performance Team is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of financial systems
Date posted: 02/07/2026
Deadline: 16/07/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£37,893 - £42,002 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Gallery
Step into the heart of one of the world’s most celebrated art galleries and shape the guest journey — from a warm welcome to a lasting farewell. As a Guest Experience Host, you’ll ensure every guest feels informed, inspired, and cared for throughout their time at the Gallery.
Date posted: 14/07/2026
Deadline: 24/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£29,173 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Gallery
Step into the heart of one of the world’s most celebrated art galleries and shape the guest journey — from a warm welcome to a lasting farewell. As a Guest Experience Host, you’ll ensure every guest feels informed, inspired, and cared for throughout their time at the Gallery.
Date posted: 14/07/2026
Deadline: 24/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£11,669.20 (FTE £29,173)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
National Library of Scotland
Full time, permanent, salary is £53,853 per annum, civil service pension and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 06/07/2026
Deadline: 19/07/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
53,853Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
National Museums Liverpool
Lead our Creative Studios team, shaping exhibitions, gallery experiences, print and digital projects. You'll inspire multidisciplinary teams, champion innovation and help bring stories to life across National Museums Liverpool.
Date posted: 03/07/2026
Deadline: 29/07/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
DesignExhibitions
Other
Senior management
Digital
Salary:
£48,402 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
Join the British Museum in this unique new role supporting the delivery of planned and operational hard and soft facilities management services.
Date posted: 03/07/2026
Deadline: 17/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £68281 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Library of Scotland
Full time, permanent, salary is £53,853 per annum, civil service pension and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 06/07/2026
Deadline: 26/07/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationDesign
Other
Salary:
53,853Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for a Head of Technical Services to provide clear and effective leadership and direction for the Technical Services Department, an expert and committed team of more than thirty specialist museum technicians who are widely recognised across the sector for their expertise.
Date posted: 01/07/2026
Deadline: 19/07/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£46,947Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000Museum of London
London Museum tells the story of the world’s greatest city and its people. 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 and creative quarters, Smithfield.
Date posted: 03/07/2026
Deadline: 27/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesHealth and Safety
Salary:
£51,925 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Tullie
Tullie is looking for a permanent HR & Business Support Administrator to join our team at an exciting moment in our development, as we deliver Project Tullie - an ambitious capital development programme that is transforming the museum and its role at the heart of Carlisle.
Date posted: 19/06/2026
Deadline: 17/07/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£25,967-£27,385Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01228618719
British Museum
The British Museum is recruiting multiple Imaging Assistants to support an ambitious, museum-wide digitisation effort.
Date posted: 07/07/2026
Deadline: 21/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Other
Photographic
Digital
Salary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
We are seeking an experienced Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Manager to play a vital role in safeguarding one of the world's most important cultural and heritage environments.
Date posted: 08/07/2026
Deadline: 04/08/2026
Location:
Bloomsbury, LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£43,317 - £48,756 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Tate
We’re looking for a new Junior Photographer to join the Photography & Imaging Team!
Date posted: 08/07/2026
Deadline: 21/07/2026
Location:
London, with travel across Tate sitesCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,864 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Royal Air Force Museum
The RAF Museum is looking to recruit a Learning and Engagement Officer (Early Years).
Date posted: 06/07/2026
Deadline: 24/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£33,616.83 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266