Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Museum of London
We are looking for a new Assistant Registrar to join our registrar team who support object acquisition, lending, borrowing, and other collections activities across the museum. The next two years will be a busy time for the team as the museum prepares for opening at Smithfield, and the final exit from London Museum Spaces.
Date posted: 20/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£29,171 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
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 HR Manager (32 hours).
Date posted: 19/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
HRSalary:
The salary for this role is between £33,600 (£42,000 FTE) and £34,400 (£43,000 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544
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:
01514784444Royal Pavilion and Museums
Brighton & Hove Museums is looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic Marketing & Filming Coordinator to join our busy team. If you love culture, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role puts you right at the heart of our storytelling and promotional activity.
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 20/02/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£29,064 – £31,022Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
03000290900
Imperial War Museums
Join the IWM Institute as an Operations Coordinator, supporting live and digital events, managing logistics, coordinating creators and contributors, updating web content, and ensuring smooth delivery of impactful public programming.
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Salary:
£30,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Science Museum Group
Do you have an interest in preventive conservation and protecting collections before damage occurs?
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 13/02/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £38870 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
Play a vital role in redeveloping our Digital offer
Date posted: 15/01/2026
Deadline: 11/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£42,000 plus £2,998 Market SupplementContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
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 annum
British Library
The British Library Estates & Facilities Management department has an interesting and rewarding permanent vacancy for a Senior Building Services Manager. The role is based in St Pancras, where we provide services and support for both our sites at St Pancras, London, and Boston Spa, Yorkshire.
Date posted: 12/01/2026
Deadline: 06/02/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937Location:
BrightonCategory:
EducationResearch
Salary:
£34,434 – £39,152 pro-rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900
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 8888
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM as a Preventive Conservator (Hazards) to help preserve history. Work with unique collections across sites, HMS Belfast, vehicles, aircraft, ensuring hazardous materials are managed safely with technical expertise and innovation.
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
IWM Duxford / IWM LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£33,501Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a