Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
Through expert object handling, mount-making, art installation and display preparation, you'll help ensure that objects, artworks and exhibition elements are presented professionally, interpreted effectively and protected throughout their display life.
Date posted: 06/11/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
IWM Lambeth RoadCategory:
DesignSalary:
£274.31 per dayContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
This is a great opportunity to join the British Museum’s Finance team in a varied, hands-on role that plan an important part in the Museum’s day-to-day financial operations.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Gallery
We are looking for enthusiastic Guest Experience Hosts to join our Gallery team on a permanent basis. Positions are available with 15-hour, 25-hour, and 30-hour weekly contracts.
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 17/11/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7747 2885
University of Cambridge Museums
We invite applications for our new Head of Commercial role to lead on commercial strategy and income. Working closely with, and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the post-holder will have lead responsibility for making decisions about growing, sustaining and delivering this critical income stream as part of the Museum's business model.
Date posted: 30/10/2026
Deadline: 22/11/2026
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764 407
National Museums Scotland
We are looking for an experienced and collaborative leader with a passion for creating exceptional audience experiences to join our Exhibitions & Design team.
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
National Museum of Scotland, EdinburghCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
£64,762 - £73,428Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01312474152
British Library
As our new Head of Philanthropy and Events, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering the ambitious fundraising plans that will help realise the Library’s vision.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 30/11/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EventsFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
£54,728 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Imperial War Museums
As Head of Statutory Financial Reporting, you'll play a key leadership role within the Finance & Governance team, ensuring that IWM continues to be a trusted, accountable and financially resilient public body and charity.
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 29/11/2026
Location:
IWM Lambeth RoadCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£72,500 to £75,00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
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: 09/11/2026
Location:
London E2 8EACategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077399893
National Museums Liverpool
As Learning Facilitator, you will deliver engaging learning experiences that connect children, young people and educators with our collections, stories and spaces. Through workshops, events and activities, you'll inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 11/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£27,240 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Tate
We are looking to appoint two administrators – a Major Gifts Administrator and an Individual Giving & Collection Development Administrator – to join Tate’s Development division.
Date posted: 06/11/2026
Deadline: 19/11/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,759 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
National Galleries Scotland
Part-time 17 hours per week (2.5 days)
Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum pro rata
Plus generous benefits package
On site with flexible working
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 12/11/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£37,614 - £41,138Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Image Makers: exploring photographs from Africa, a project focused on significant historic photographic collections from Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£19,480.80 per annum (£32,468 FTE)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
As Project Curator, you will help make the British Museum's Asian collection and knowledge about it more publicly accessible.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 10/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £37706 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is an opportunity to join the British Museum as Project Curator, undertaking and directing research into early fire in the Palaeolithic.
Date posted: 05/11/2026
Deadline: 19/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £46329 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is an opportunity to work with the British Museum's Later Medieval collections!
Date posted: 22/10/2026
Deadline: 19/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £37706 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Public Events Executive.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 23/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£29,434.15Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
Imperial War Museums
Working during peak visitor periods, you'll help ensure our guests receive excellent service while supporting the smooth operation of admissions and retail activities.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
IWM HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
Imperial War Museums
Through excellent customer service, strong product knowledge and proactive sales skills, you'll help visitors engage with the stories of those who served aboard the ship and understand the wider history of the Royal Navy and twentieth-century conflict.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
IWM HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
Imperial War Museums
At HMS Belfast, you'll be part of a team welcoming more than 300,000 visitors annually to one of London's most iconic historic attractions. You'll work across the admissions desk and shop, help visitors by providing information about the ship, support ticket sales and promote retail products.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
IWM HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Retail Assistant.
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 17/11/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£14,122.50Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 2052266