Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Horniman Museum and Gardens
Join a highly collaborative, values-led organisation where Caring, Friendly, Respectful, and Inclusive behaviours are at the heart of everything we do.
We are seeking a senior finance leader who champions equity, diversity, and inclusion, builds strong relationships at all levels, and contributes positively to a collegiate culture while providing strategic financial leadership.
Date posted: 05/06/2026
Deadline: 29/06/2026
Location:
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQCategory:
FinancialSenior management
Salary:
£79,774 per annum, pro-rata (Actual salary: £39,887 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
Science Museum Group
Duty Operations Manager
Date posted: 05/06/2026
Deadline: 12/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£39000 - £39884 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
A 21-month post-doctoral fellowship using oral history to capture insight into the lived experience of the Covid-19 pandemic analysing new interviews alongside the recordings that were made during and between the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, especially those archived at the British Library.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The History of Science Museum is looking for an Engagement & Content Producer to help create engaging digital and in-person experiences that connect audiences with the Museum’s collections, research, and public programme.
Date posted: 14/05/2026
Deadline: 10/06/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Grade 5
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will support the delivery and promotion of more than 160 events each year, working closely with the Events Manager to provide administrative, operational and marketing support for the Museum’s venue hire business.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 09/06/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
EventsSalary:
Grade 4
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
Tate
The Governance and Public Affairs Coordinator is a key enabling role within Tate, supporting the effective functioning of Tate’s governance structures and contributing to the organisation’s public affairs and policy engagement activity.
Date posted: 03/06/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
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
Imperial War Museums
This role is central to how financial insight shapes decision-making across IWM. As Head of Finance Business Partnering, you’ll lead the function that connects finance with the wider organisation—ensuring leaders have the clarity, challenge and support they need to deliver against strategic and commercial objectives.
Date posted: 04/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
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
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
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
National Gallery
An exciting opportunity to join the Information Systems Service Desk team at The National Gallery, supporting over 450 users and a range of key business systems.
Date posted: 02/06/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£36,950Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
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*
British Library
This role is located within the British Library’s Community Participation Team, who are responsible for leading on the Library’s engagement with families, young people, community groups and adult learners.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EducationSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
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
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Management Accountant to deliver high-quality financial insight, support strategic decision-making, and more.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 15/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Up to £54992 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000