Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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The National Archives
As FOI Manager, you’ll have a great opportunity to work with closed historical records. You’ll ensure decisions regarding their access are efficiently and appropriately managed to keep operations running smoothly.
Date posted: 21/09/2026
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherResearch
Salary:
£42,091Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Galleries Scotland
Grants and Partnerships Officer
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday, 01 October 2026.
Date posted: 25/08/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£37,614 - £41,138Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Gallery
We are looking for a talented, creative Graphic Designer to join the National Gallery’s busy Creative Department.
Date posted: 24/09/2026
Deadline: 15/10/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
DesignSalary:
£39,353.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
The National Archives
This role will be the chief adviser to the Keeper of Public Records and The National Archives’ Board on all aspects of data and information policy relating to how The National Archives operates and implements its strategy.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 28/09/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
LegalOther
Senior management
Salary:
£64,178 - £70,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Museum
The Head of Patrons is a senior leadership role, responsible for shaping and growing the British Museum's Patrons programme!
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£60256 - £67828 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Head of Transformation at the National Railway Museum, York.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSenior management
Salary:
Up to £60000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for a Horticulturalist to work with the Head of Horticulture and a small, dedicated team of gardeners to create innovative new displays and planting schemes which are linked to the collections and exhibitions inside the museum.
Date posted: 25/09/2026
Deadline: 07/10/2026
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£29,355 pro rata per annum (actual salary £23,484 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02086991872
British Museum
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape some of the most ambitious cultural and exhibition projects in the world!
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 09/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £51623 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Lead Technician
Date posted: 24/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
Up to £42106 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Content Acquisition Processing. We are seeking to recruit a team manager with proven people management skills.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
LegalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Major Gifts team overseeing Tate’s Legacies strategy! You will lead and grow our legacy income streams, developing and delivering strategies that inspire our supporters to leave a gift in their Will or in memory of loved ones.
Date posted: 25/09/2026
Deadline: 08/10/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987Location:
BrightonCategory:
OutreachSalary:
£34,788 – £39,544 (Pro Rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900
Tate
Tate is looking for a motivated Paintings Conservator for the Tate Modern Exhibitions & Displays Programme.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
Tate Modern , Tate Britain , Tate StoresCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£23,874 per annum (pro-rata to the full-time equivalent of £39,790)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
The National Archives
The National Archives (TNA) is looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to work within its newly established Philanthropy team.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 07/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£40,853 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
The National Archives
The National Archives (TNA) is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Philanthropy Officer to work within its newly established Philanthropy team.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£34,882 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Imperial War Museums
The Preservation Technician plays an important role in protecting and caring for IWM's collections across multiple sites. Through preventive conservation activities, environmental monitoring and collections care, you'll help ensure that historic objects remain safe, accessible and suitable for display, storage, research and learning.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 03/10/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£27,765Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Project Cataloguer - Blair Archive (Fixed Term Contract)
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
The salary for this role is between £30,800 to £32,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to work on the African Histories and Heritage Programme.
Date posted: 03/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £44719 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Development team at Royal Museums Greenwich are seeking a Prospect Research and Database Officer.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 29/09/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,400 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Records Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
The salary for this role is £42,000 per annum.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544