Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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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
Lakeland Arts
he role is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Lakeland Arts’ properties, car parks, and surrounding land. It provides both technical and practical support across a range of maintenance activities, working closely with other departments to maintain a safe environment for staff and deliver an exceptional experience for visitors.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
28,000 Pro RataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07557674537Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
34000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
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
British Museum
This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a busy and varied department, providing trusted support to a Director.
Date posted: 05/11/2026
Deadline: 26/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £44876 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
FinancialOther
Salary:
£92,684 - £110,106 per annum, dependent on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392 891370
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
British Museum
This is a great opportunity to join the British Museum’s Finance team in a varied, hands-on role that plan an important part in the Museum’s day-to-day financial operations.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
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
National Gallery
We are looking for enthusiastic Guest Experience Hosts to join our Gallery team on a permanent basis. Positions are available with 15-hour, 25-hour, and 30-hour weekly contracts.
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 17/11/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7747 2885
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
British Library
As our new Head of Philanthropy and Events, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering the ambitious fundraising plans that will help realise the Library’s vision.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 30/11/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EventsFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
£54,728 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Imperial War Museums
As Head of Statutory Financial Reporting, you'll play a key leadership role within the Finance & Governance team, ensuring that IWM continues to be a trusted, accountable and financially resilient public body and charity.
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 29/11/2026
Location:
IWM Lambeth RoadCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£72,500 to £75,00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
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
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 Galleries Scotland
Part-time 17 hours per week (2.5 days)
Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum pro rata
Plus generous benefits package
On site with flexible working
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 12/11/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£37,614 - £41,138Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Project Accountant.
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
CosfordCategory:
FinancialSalary:
27,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 205 2266
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Image Makers: exploring photographs from Africa, a project focused on significant historic photographic collections from Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£19,480.80 per annum (£32,468 FTE)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
As Project Curator, you will help make the British Museum's Asian collection and knowledge about it more publicly accessible.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 10/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £37706 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000