Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Executive Director (Operations), you’ll provide senior administrative and operational support, managing diaries, coordination and communication across the Operations directorate, helping ensure it runs smoothly and efficiently.
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationSalary:
£30,329 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £14.80 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tullie
Tullie is looking for a permanent Finance Coordinator 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: 22/05/2026
Deadline: 19/06/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£28,496 to £29,958Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
National Museum of the Royal Navy
We’re looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join our friendly and busy team. You’ll be right at the heart of what we do, helping to keep the Museum running smoothly by making sure financial transactions are accurate, timely and well controlled. From processing invoices to reconciling bank accounts, your work will directly support our museums.
Date posted: 20/05/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,651 - £28,217 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
023928 94170
Lakeland Arts
To grow income from Charitable Trusts, Foundations, and statutory funders by identifying new funding opportunities, developing compelling, high-quality funding applications, and delivering excellent stewardship.
The role will support Lakeland Arts’ artistic, heritage, learning, and engagement programmes across its sites in the Lake District.
Date posted: 28/05/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
WindermereCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537
National Library of Scotland
Full time (35 hours per week), £53,853 per annum, Civil Service Pension, permanent and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 21/05/2026
Deadline: 04/06/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
53,853Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
Black Country Living Museum
Our Historic Character Guides offer an engaging and educational experience for school groups visiting the Museum as part of their curriculum. Our guides take students on a journey through time by telling the fascinating stories of real-life black country folk, alongside engaging facts and pre-set educational content.
Date posted: 18/05/2026
Deadline: 31/05/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£12.92 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
Black Country Living Museum
The Black Country Living Museum is looking for Historic Characters to join our team.
Our Historic Characters bring the stories of real Black Country people to life through storytelling and inclusive interaction with visitors.
Date posted: 18/05/2026
Deadline: 31/05/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
OtherSalary:
£12.92 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
National Museums Liverpool
As a Housekeeper, you’ll maintain high standards of cleanliness across our venues, ensuring spaces are safe, welcoming and well-presented. This hands-on role requires attention to detail and pride in your work, supporting great experiences for all who visit or work here.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
Multiple locations availableCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£12.71 per hour / £24,520 per annum (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking two outstanding early-career scholars to each take up an exciting 22-month full-time postdoctoral fellowship based in our newly established Research Department.
Date posted: 13/05/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£38,133Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for a Part Time HR & Training Officer to join the existing HR team. Reporting to the HR Manager.
Date posted: 28/05/2026
Deadline: 31/05/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
HRSalary:
£17,983.68 - £19,776.76
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust is looking for an enthusiastic professional to manage our People & Culture team within a dynamic and ambitious cultural organisation.
Date posted: 12/05/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
HRSalary:
£42,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Science Museum Group
Are you experienced in delivering ICT projects successfully? Are you solutions-focused with an ability to build solid working relationships?
Date posted: 18/05/2026
Deadline: 01/06/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £48960 per annum + 12 month fixed termContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Derby Museums Trust
Are you passionate about museums and their rich cultural heritage, enthusiastic about fundraising and supporter communications, and want to make a difference?
Date posted: 06/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
DerbyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01332 255011
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tate's Individual Giving & Collection Development team!
The International Council Officer provides support to the Head of Individual Giving & Collection Development in sustaining the activities of the International Council, Tate's highest-level annual giving group of leading philanthropists and art collectors from around the world.
Date posted: 27/05/2026
Deadline: 09/06/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, Millbank, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Major Projects & Exhibitions Department at the Ashmolean Museum delivers gallery redevelopments, temporary exhibitions and major cross-museum projects. You will join a creative and collaborative team, supporting the Museum’s public engagement, exhibitions and commercial activities through inspiring visual design.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PHCategory:
DesignSalary:
starting from £32,108 per annum*
National Museum of the Royal Navy
The Laminator will play a critical role in the HMS Victory Project, ensuring a continuous and efficient flow of glued laminated timber components used in the conservation. They are responsible for preparing timber, managing the glueing process, and balancing the needs of plank and futtock production while upholding the highest standards of health and safety.
Date posted: 20/05/2026
Deadline: 31/05/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
£28,724 - £30,459 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
British Museum
The Museum is seeking a Legacy Estates Records Officer to play a key role in cataloging approximately 12,000 hard-copy building drawings.
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 08/06/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£41723 - £45587 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Lead Projects Coordinator, you will support infrastructure projects across the National Museums Liverpool estate, playing a key role in delivering security system upgrades across multiple sites while coordinating activities and monitoring progress.
Date posted: 21/05/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationBuildings and facilities
Other
Security
Salary:
£34,360 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Tullie
Help shape the voice of Carlisle’s home of culture
Tullie is looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic Marketing & Communications Assistant to support the promotion of our exhibitions, events, learning programmes and visitor experiences.
Date posted: 22/05/2026
Deadline: 19/06/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£24,549 to £25,359Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719