Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Science Museum Group
Do you thrive in a busy estates environment where detail, prioritisation and proactive thinking really matter?
Date posted: 25/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £30369 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
University of Cambridge Museums
We invite applications for an Exhibitions Project Manager who will be responsible for managing allocated exhibitions and display projects from creative inception through to delivery, across departmental teams and external contributors to an agreed scope and following museum approval stages and reporting procedures.
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 09/03/2026
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£33,951-£39,906
Tate
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the world’s leading cultural institutions and play a central role in managing its financial operations. You will bring a recognised accountancy qualification and a proven ability to navigate complex financial environments, offering strategic insight and operational excellence.
Date posted: 19/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSenior management
Salary:
£75,000 to £80,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Victoria & Albert Museum
The Floor Managers at Young V&A play a pivotal role in ensuring we deliver an exceptional and joyful visitor experience for all Young V&A’s visitors, including children, young people and families, and adults.
Date posted: 27/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Bethnal GreenCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£35,561 pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02079422000
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Full Time Gallery Team Member, Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The salary for this role is £28,808 per annum.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Library
This role is essential in order for the British Library to deliver its critical operations in relation to the efficient, secure and timely opening, sorting and routing of new print collection material received at Boston Spa.
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
National Gallery
Step into the heart of one of the world’s most celebrated art galleries and shape the guest journey — from a warm welcome to a lasting farewell. As a Guest Experience Host, you’ll ensure every guest feels informed, inspired, and cared for throughout their time at the Gallery.
Date posted: 26/02/2026
Deadline: 09/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£29,173Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Sir John Soane's Museum
We are seeking to recruit specialist Guidebook Sellers to be employed on a casual basis and be responsible for greeting visitors and selling guidebooks. We are looking for people who are available to work Wednesday to Sunday. Shifts last for 4 hours and are either morning (9:45am to 1:45pm) or afternoon (12:45pm to 4:45pm). We hope to offer at least two shifts a week.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£13.85 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074404273
British Library
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Research and Operations to play a pivotal leadership role within our Development team.
Date posted: 25/02/2026
Deadline: 22/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Fundraising / developmentResearch
Salary:
£52,724 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Imperial War Museums
You will shape and deliver the Digital Futures Strategy, manage complex multiyear programmes, and guide the museum’s approach to digital asset standards, collections digitisation and multimedia production. Your leadership will help ensure that IWM’s collections, from photographs and film to time based media, remain accessible and preserved for generations to come.
Date posted: 27/02/2026
Deadline: 03/03/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
DigitalSalary:
60,000 to 65,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a Heritage Operations Officer to join the Astronomy team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
AdministrationOutreach
Salary:
£36,900 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Sir John Soane's Museum
The Museum is seeking an exceptional House and Facilities Manager to work with the Conservation, Curatorial and front of house teams to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of the three Grade I listed buildings which comprise this small but high-profile national museum, which has 150,000 visitors a year.
Date posted: 19/02/2026
Deadline: 04/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£43,190Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404273
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: 25/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £49379 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Join the British Museum's International Partnerships team and help shape our global collaborations!
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 03/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
Up to £34653 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Do you have the technical skill, judgement and curiosity to photograph objects that carry real cultural and historical weight?
Date posted: 25/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £28325 per annum + 16-month FTCContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Linking Navy to Nation with inspiring stories and experiences. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through the stories of the people who served on them.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 04/03/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (Grade 6): £38,961 - £41,340 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
23928 94170
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Library and Archive team at Tate!
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£11,546 per annum (pro-rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
Horniman Museum and Gardens
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop the membership offer at the Horniman Museum and Gardens, overseeing a popular and growing scheme that plays a vital role in supporting our work.
Date posted: 25/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,278Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
British Museum
This is a brand-new conservation team who will contribute to one of the world's most comprehensive cultural heritage redevelopment programmes.
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £33470 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Tate Modern Paintings Conservation team supporting its programme of exhibitions, displays & loans.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£23,874 (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987