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
Working within the Projects and Exhibitions Technical Team and under the line management of the Projects and Exhibitions Technical Manager you will provide support to the team in the preparation and installation of exhibitions, projects, loans and Museum permanent displays.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 01/05/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
Grade 3
British Museum
As Head of Security, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the British Museum's Security strategy at a defining moment in our history.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 28/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
SecuritySalary:
Up to £58162 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
You will play a key role in improving the documentation and accountability of IWM's hazardous and licenced materials and medal collections, improving accessibility and meeting required standards. This is an opportunity to make a difference to how our audiences connect with these collections and the often deeply personal stories associated with them.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 08/05/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33-£34,500Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
Museum of the Home
We are the only museum in the world dedicated to exploring the idea of home—not just as a physical space, but as something shaped by emotions, identity, society, politics, and the environment.
We are looking for a Head of Collections, Programmes and Partnerships to lead work across our collections, curatorial, community, and learning teams, in ways that are bold, equitable and climate-active.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Education
Events
Exhibitions
Salary:
£60,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077399893
Museum of the Home
We are the only museum in the world dedicated to exploring the idea of home – not just as a physical space, but as something shaped by emotions, identity, society, politics, and the environment.
Lead bold, inclusive learning at the Museum of the Home as our Senior Learning Producer.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 27/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialEducation
Events
Exhibitions
Research
Salary:
£40,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077399893
Tate
Tate is looking for a Heritage Science Data specialist to join our team!
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
ConservationSalary:
19895Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
National Museums Liverpool
Develop and deliver engaging, inclusive marketing and brand campaigns that showcase National Museums Liverpool’s seven museums, exhibitions and programmes. Using insight-led and commercially minded approaches, you’ll raise our profile, reach diverse audiences and collaborate across teams.
Date posted: 03/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
MarketingSalary:
£33,443 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Development Manager: Trusts and Foundations.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
The salary for this role is between £36,500 and £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Lead and deliver innovative digital projects for a world-leading library, managing multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and systems to support research, teaching, and global access to collections.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
ITSalary:
£49,119 - £58,265 per annum
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Frames Conservation team supporting Tate’s programme of exhibitions, displays, loans & acquisitions.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 23/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
19604.40Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
British Museum
Join the British Museums Development department as Senior Database Manager where you will have the opportunity to ensure exceptional data stewardship.
Date posted: 01/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £43317 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Scotland
This senior leadership role at National Museums Scotland offers an incredible opportunity to shape the future of the Global Arts, Cultures and Design department, managing the understanding, development, organisation, and public access to the collections.
Date posted: 30/03/2026
Deadline: 30/04/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£76,093 – 86,275Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 247 4223
British Library
An exciting opportunity has arisen to job share as Content Acquisition Operations Manager and lead in all aspects of policy, process and best practice development in relation to acquisitions processing across all the Library’s formats.
Date posted: 30/03/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareDigital
Salary:
£20,106Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113
Tullie
Want to be at the forefront of a bold reimagining of one the North’s leading museums?
Date posted: 27/03/2026
Deadline: 30/04/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£31,569 to £33,327 pro rata, per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
01228618719
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums (IWM) wishes to appoint a new Army Trustee. IWM traditionally has a Trustee on its Board from each of the three branches of the armed forces.
Date posted: 26/03/2026
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
N/AContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07731708877