Jobs
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Science Museum Group
Are you a conservator energised by working across film, broadcast, gaming and photography collections?
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 11/09/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £33127 per annum + 12-month fixed term contractContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to join our Information Services department and play a key role in delivering and supporting critical IT infrastructure across the British Museum.
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 13/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£49,829 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Science Museum Group
Head of Digital Products
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 04/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£65000 - £70000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
We are seeking a Conservator: Masterplan to help safeguard our collection during a major large object decant and associated critical projects.
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 13/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£33,470 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Engagement team at Royal Museums Greenwich is seeking a permanent full-time Schools Learning Producer.
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 17/09/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
EducationSalary:
£38,568Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
British Museum
We are looking for an organised, approachable and detail focused People Coordinator to join our People & Culture team at the British Museum!
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 11/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Derby Museums Trust
Derby Museums seeks to commission an experienced external organisation or consultant to produce an energy audit of our spaces.
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
DerbyCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
8,500Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
01332641901
Science Museum Group
Public Programme Coordinator at the National Science and Media Museum
Date posted: 31/08/2026
Deadline: 21/09/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £26265 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Research Assistant to work on the creation of a future exhibition.
Date posted: 01/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£28,520 - £32,925Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
National Gallery
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to support the Chief Commercial Officer of National Gallery Global, the National Gallery’s commercial subsidiary.
Date posted: 01/09/2026
Deadline: 18/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£34,000 - 36,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Tate
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Art Handling Technician to support the delivery of Tate's programme and make sure that standards are maintained for object packing, handling, movement, documentation, storage and display.
Date posted: 01/09/2026
Deadline: 15/09/2026
Location:
Across Tate's London sites and WiltshireCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£28,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
Victoria & Albert Museum
We're seeking an experienced Lead Conservator to provide technical and strategic leadership for our Books, Paper and Photographs conservation team.
Date posted: 01/09/2026
Deadline: 19/09/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£46,947 - £62,596Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000Museum of London
London Museum is here to enrich the understanding and appreciation of London and all its
people – past, present and future. A home for learning, exploration and adventure, we aspire to be a force for good in London, as London must be for the world.
Date posted: 01/09/2026
Deadline: 13/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
34063Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust is currently looking for a Technician to join the team.
Date posted: 02/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesTechnician
Salary:
£28704Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
The National Archives
The Governance Manager provides dedicated lead professional secretariat support and delivers a range of activities to support The National Archives’ corporate governance function and the Keeper’s statutory responsibilities.
Date posted: 02/09/2026
Deadline: 15/09/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£45,000 - £51,255 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The National Archives
Based within the Chief Executive’s Office, the Governance Manager – Annual Reporting and Transparency (‘the Governance Manager’) will deliver a range of activities to support The National Archives’ corporate governance function and the Keeper’s statutory responsibilities, providing dedicated lead professional secretariat support as needed.
Date posted: 02/09/2026
Deadline: 15/09/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£45,000 - £51,255 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313