Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Library
The British Library is embarking on a period of exciting transformation, with high-profile capital projects, ambitious digital programmes, and initiatives to grow and diversify our income and audience.
Date posted: 05/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
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: 01/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an experienced senior HR professional to join us as Head of People and Culture. This is a key strategic role leading our People and Culture function and helping to shape a positive, inclusive, and values-led workplace. You will work closely with senior leaders, managers and teams to strengthen organisational capability, support our Forward Plan, and our values.
Date posted: 30/09/2026
Deadline: 19/10/2026
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
HRSenior management
Salary:
£54,528 per annum, pro-rata (Actual salary: £32,716.80 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02086991872
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
The National Archives
Are you an HR Business Partner looking for an opportunity where you can operate as a trusted and strategic partner to add value to an organisation that’s a leader in its sector?
Date posted: 13/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
HRSenior management
Salary:
£54,000 - £56,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
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: 30/10/2026
Location:
London E2 8EACategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077399893
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Individual Giving & Collection Development team!
Join us to help fundraise for Tate’s mission to make art accessible for all; to help drive Tate into the future, working with inspiring content and ground breaking projects, in amazing spaces, and as part of a passionate, inclusive and welcoming team.
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 23/10/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
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
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for someone who can lead marketing campaigns that bring Birmingham's rich cultural heritage to thousands of visitors across nine iconic museum venues.
Date posted: 30/09/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£29,850 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
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
Museum of the Home
We are looking for a self motivated and experienced individual to take up the key role of Operations Manager at the Museum, with responsibility for the delivery of effective operational services to ensure the museum site is clean, safe, maintained, secure and compliant.
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 26/10/2026
Location:
HoxtonCategory:
AdministrationBuildings and facilities
Health and Safety
Security
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
British Museum
As Philanthropy Officer, you will join a supportive and growing team of fundraisers and play an important part in developing relationships with existing and prospective donors.
Date posted: 06/10/2026
Deadline: 27/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£37,221 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Working as part of the Research, Teaching and Collections team, the postholder will play a central role in enabling the cataloguing, interpretation, and display of this globally significant collection.
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 21/10/2026
Location:
History of Science Museum, Oxford OX1 3AZCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£35,681 - £41,636 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Portrait Gallery
NPG looks after the world’s greatest collection of portraits. Spanning 6 centuries, our artworks reveal the inspiring and sometimes surprising personal stories that have shaped and continue to shape a nation- from global icons to local champions, national treasures to unsung heroes. We are passionate about portraiture, always progressing our art form, championing artists and encouraging creativity
Date posted: 29/09/2026
Deadline: 30/10/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£39,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Retail and Product Development Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The salary for this role is between £38,000 to £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544National Museum of the Royal Navy
RNM: Naval Aviation is a vibrant and varied visitor attraction, bringing together ticketing, retail, catering, events and a wide range of visitor experiences across the site. Our Visitor Experience team works across all these areas to help every visitor feel safe, welcome and inspired.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 06/11/2026
Location:
YeoviltonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Salary (Grade 5) – £31,064 - £32,507 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
British Library
The Schools Programme Manager (St Pancras) leads the development and delivery of the schools programme onsite in St Pancras, London. The post-holder is responsible for managing and growing a programme of workshops and events for students and teachers inspired by our collection.
Date posted: 05/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EducationSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937