Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Museum of the Home
Museum of the Home is seeking an Individual Giving and Campaigns Manager with a proven track record in supporter engagement and donor stewardship to work as part of a small team to support the planning and delivery of the Museum’s upcoming major Development priorities.
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 30/10/2026
Location:
London E2 8EACategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077399893
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Individual Giving & Collection Development team!
Join us to help fundraise for Tate’s mission to make art accessible for all; to help drive Tate into the future, working with inspiring content and ground breaking projects, in amazing spaces, and as part of a passionate, inclusive and welcoming team.
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 23/10/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
National Library of Scotland
29 hours per week, 12 month fixed term maternity cover post.
Salary:£32,173 (£26,657 pro-rata) per annum
Based in Glasgow at the Kelvin Hall.
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 17/10/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
26,657Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for someone who can lead marketing campaigns that bring Birmingham's rich cultural heritage to thousands of visitors across nine iconic museum venues.
Date posted: 30/09/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£29,850 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for three individuals to join our teams in the Technical Services department.
Date posted: 05/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£28,629Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Museum of the Home
We are looking for a self motivated and experienced individual to take up the key role of Operations Manager at the Museum, with responsibility for the delivery of effective operational services to ensure the museum site is clean, safe, maintained, secure and compliant.
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 26/10/2026
Location:
HoxtonCategory:
AdministrationBuildings and facilities
Health and Safety
Security
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
British Museum
As Philanthropy Officer, you will join a supportive and growing team of fundraisers and play an important part in developing relationships with existing and prospective donors.
Date posted: 06/10/2026
Deadline: 27/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£37,221 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
The National Archives
This high impact role requires navigating a wide range of complex issues and working closely with senior officials.
Date posted: 02/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£45,000 - £51,255 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Working as part of the Research, Teaching and Collections team, the postholder will play a central role in enabling the cataloguing, interpretation, and display of this globally significant collection.
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 21/10/2026
Location:
History of Science Museum, Oxford OX1 3AZCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£35,681 - £41,636 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Portrait Gallery
NPG looks after the world’s greatest collection of portraits. Spanning 6 centuries, our artworks reveal the inspiring and sometimes surprising personal stories that have shaped and continue to shape a nation- from global icons to local champions, national treasures to unsung heroes. We are passionate about portraiture, always progressing our art form, championing artists and encouraging creativity
Date posted: 29/09/2026
Deadline: 30/10/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£39,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7306 0055
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Retail and Product Development Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The salary for this role is between £38,000 to £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544National Museum of the Royal Navy
RNM: Naval Aviation is a vibrant and varied visitor attraction, bringing together ticketing, retail, catering, events and a wide range of visitor experiences across the site. Our Visitor Experience team works across all these areas to help every visitor feel safe, welcome and inspired.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 06/11/2026
Location:
YeoviltonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Salary (Grade 5) – £31,064 - £32,507 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
British Library
The Schools Programme Manager (St Pancras) leads the development and delivery of the schools programme onsite in St Pancras, London. The post-holder is responsible for managing and growing a programme of workshops and events for students and teachers inspired by our collection.
Date posted: 05/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EducationSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum Design Studio seeks a Senior 3D Designer to strategically develop and design our exhibitions and galleries programme, enhancing displays and developing spatial projects within the Museum. As well as designing, you will provide project administration and programming, being responsible for day-to-day project delivery coordination.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
£40,761 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5088
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Bodleian Libraries is looking for a Senior Archivist with a strong interest in STEM-related archives to join our Archives & Modern Manuscripts team.
Date posted: 30/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
Oxford, OX1 3BGCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£49,119 - £58,265 per annum
Glasgow Museums
We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here. Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to join our Retail team. Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
Merchant City, GlasgowCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£66,165.67 - £76,627.94Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 4350
Science Museum Group
Are you a hands-on conservator ready to lead a major collections move?
Date posted: 28/09/2026
Deadline: 19/10/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £36043 per annum + 17-month fixed term contractContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
As Senior Database Manager (Fundraising), you will lead the management and development of our Raiser’s Edge (RE7) database and oversee the processes that underpin fundraising, Membership and Patron activity.
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£44,876 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to play a leading role in the development and delivery of our international touring exhibition programme.
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£51,623 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
Shape the future of talent at one of the world's greatest cultural institutions - The British Museum!
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 22/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
Up to £33482 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000