Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Join the Ashmolean Museum's Digital Collections team and help shape the future of one of the world's leading museum collections.
Date posted: 24/07/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
DigitalSalary:
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum
Royal Museums Greenwich
We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Designer, Exhibitions to join the Exhibitions and Design team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 02/09/2026
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Digital
Salary:
£43,668 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565
British Library
The Eccles Institute builds, cares for and shares the Americas and Oceania collection at the British Library.
We are looking for a temporary, part-time Programmes Administrator to support us during an exciting and busy period for the Institute.
Date posted: 17/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Engagement and Events Team
Date posted: 29/07/2026
Deadline: 21/08/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
EventsFundraising / development
Salary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987Museum of London
The Engagement Coordinator (Administration and Volunteering) role is a brand new role for the museum and is a key member of the Engagement Team and the wider Programmes, Partnerships and Learning Division, working as part of a team of cross-site Coordinators to support the development and delivery of onsite, outreach and online activities.
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£30,192 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
National Gallery
The National Gallery has an exciting opportunity for an Estates Capital Works Project Manager to join the Building and Facilities Department working in the Building Fabric Projects and Maintenance team reporting to the Building Manager.
Date posted: 24/07/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£49,951.00 per annum.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07946476439
The National Archives
As Events Producer (Talks) you will be responsible for creating and delivering our public events programmes, with a particular focus on talks, lectures and adult learning.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
EventsSalary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
University of Cambridge Museums
The Fitzwilliam Museum Events team run a broad range of events within the Museum setting, from lectures and dinners to special openings and private views.
Date posted: 17/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01223 764407
Imperial War Museums
The Exhibitions Workshop & Display Technician supports the delivery, installation, maintenance and dismantling of exhibitions and displays across Imperial War Museums. The role is responsible for maintaining both permanent and temporary galleries, carrying out regular gallery checks and undertaking any repair or maintenance work required to ensure exhibitions remain safe and functional.
Date posted: 11/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Science Museum Group
Explainer (Part time) at Locomotion in Shildon
Date posted: 13/08/2026
Deadline: 27/08/2026
Location:
Shildon, County DurhamCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
Up to £13.45 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Finance Assistant.
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
FinancialSalary:
The salary for this post is between £30,800 to £31,400 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Museum
We are seeking an experience Fundraising Campaign Project Manager to play a pivotal role in our Masterplan Programme.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£49,829 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Galleries Scotland
Full-Time and Permanent
Salary £46,218 - £51,725 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 11/08/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSenior management
Salary:
£46,218 - £51,725 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537Museum of London
We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new museum for London. The museum will sit in atmospheric former market buildings – over 30,000 sqm – at the heart of one of the capital’s most historic quarters.
The New Museum project will transform the museum, Smithfield and the City of London, creating a new cultural quarter for London.
Date posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 20/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
C £70,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Imperial War Museums
As Head of Finance Business Partnering, you’ll lead the link between finance and the wider organisation, providing insight, challenge and support to drive strategic objectives. You’ll align financial planning with IWM’s mission, ensuring strong governance, value for money and commercial success.
Date posted: 20/07/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£65,000 - £67,500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a new Head of Interpretation and Collections to lead our Interpretation and Collections teams. This is an exciting opportunity to drive the development of inclusive, creative, and audience-focused interpretation while overseeing the care and accessibility of our collections.
Date posted: 28/07/2026
Deadline: 19/08/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£51,163Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
Glasgow Museums
A new role for a full time Heritage Interpretation Producer to join the team delivering the Sauchiehall Street Culture and Heritage District programme. This is a fixed term post until December 2027.
Date posted: 07/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
Edward House, 199 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EXCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£37,541.80 - £43,591.01Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 4350
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: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 11/09/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
HRSalary:
£30,465.00 - £33,674.00 pro-rata (£18,617.00 – £20,578.00)
The National Archives
The National Archives is seeking an IT Commercial and Licensing Officer to help manage our portfolio of technology contracts, software licences, suppliers and renewals.
Date posted: 31/07/2026
Deadline: 20/08/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationFinancial
Salary:
£39,030 per annum, pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Library
The British Library is seeking a Lead Conservator to provide leadership and advocacy in preventive conservation, conservation treatments, disaster preparedness and risk management across the Boston Spa site, Yorkshire.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£40,212 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019