Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
The British Museum is hiring a Head of Pictorial Art Conservation, to manage a team of Eastern Art on paper and silk conservators!
Date posted: 23/01/2026
Deadline: 13/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £48568 per annum + £48,568 (£29,140 pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Tate Britain team as Head Gardener, responsible for the future care of The Clore Garden at Tate Britain. You will also play a critical role as an advocate and ambassador for the Clore Garden, bringing the garden to life for our visitors and volunteers.
Date posted: 09/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
MillbankCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesCuratorial
Salary:
£52,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888Location:
BrightonCategory:
EducationResearch
Salary:
£34,434 – £39,152 pro-rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 30/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 30/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
41694Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
This is a chance to join a small but very busy team. Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day FM tasks such as compliance checks, responding to building emergencies, contractor liaison, and carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance.
Date posted: 21/01/2026
Deadline: 04/02/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Grade 4
Sir John Soane's Museum
The Museum is looking for an experienced person to provide part-time support to the Exhibitions team through organisation, delivery and day-to-day management of the Museum’s exhibition program working in close collaboration with the Assistant Curator (Exhibitions).
Date posted: 29/01/2026
Deadline: 17/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£28,431 FTE paContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074404273
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a dynamic and collaborative individual to take on the role of Events Operational Manager. The successful applicant will work with stakeholders across the Museum and externally to lead the delivery of our outstanding events programme.
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 15/02/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
EventsSalary:
£37,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
National Museums Liverpool
Step into a pivotal role supporting the National Museums Liverpool estate! You’ll lead safe, compliant and well‑maintained spaces by managing reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring statutory compliance, producing accurate reports and driving high service standards for all building users.
Date posted: 19/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
Buildings and facilitiesOther
Salary:
£42,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444Museum of London
We are looking for a dynamic Digital Production Officer to work alongside our Digital Product Managers supporting project delivery across multiple workstreams. As well as coordinating project tasks, timelines, and communications, you will support the ongoing work to ensure our digital platforms are managed effectively.
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 15/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£33,707 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
National Army Museum
Are you passionate about video content and social media, and excited to share new stories with audiences? We are seeking to appoint a Digital Communications Officer to create high-quality and engaging content for a range of digital platforms and social media channels.
Date posted: 24/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£30,950pa (plus allowance and benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812493
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Ashmolean Museum is seeking a new Curator of Southern European Art who will join our Western Art department.
Date posted: 15/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
CuratorialSenior management
Salary:
£56,623 - £65,336 per annumMuseum of London
We are on the brink of something extraordinary at London Museum – building a new museum that brings fresh voices, stories, and experiences to life, offering visitors an unforgettable journey through London’s past, present, and future. The Creative Programme is the London Museum’s public programme, taking place in the new London Museum Smithfield (opening 2026).
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£33,460 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
British Museum
We are seeking an experience Conservator to play a central role in safeguarding our collection during the transformational Masterplan Programme.
Date posted: 29/01/2026
Deadline: 19/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £39105 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The Museum is seeking an experienced Conservator to play a leading role in the preventive care of one of the world's most significant collections.
Date posted: 27/01/2026
Deadline: 17/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £39105 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
This is a new and exciting opportunity to join the Conservation Department of one of the world’s leading art institutions. We are seeking a conservation scientist to contribute to the understanding, conservation and preservation of artworks in Tate's and other collections.
Date posted: 20/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
MillbankCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£39, 307 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Community Learning Producer (24 hours).
Date posted: 21/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
EducationSalary:
The salary for this post is between £18,900 (£31,500 FTE) to £20,400 (£34,000 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
34237Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Tate
An exciting and rewarding role which helps realise Tate’s programme by managing and coordinating all registration procedures relating to the care of Tate’s collections and its programmes of acquisitions, displays and loans.
Date posted: 29/01/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
Based across ou r London sites and WiltshireCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£39,553Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888