Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Greece and Rome Department as Project Curator: Ancient Anatolia.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£36,396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Learning and Engagement Officer (STEM).
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 19/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£33,616.83Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
Imperial War Museums
This is an exciting opportunity to join a major collections programme that will prepare a significant proportion of IWM's large object collections for relocation to a new state-of-the-art conservation and storage facility.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,600 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Museum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Project Curator to join the department of Greece and Rome to support, develop and deliver the Amazons exhibition.
Date posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£24,620 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Tate
This Assistant Curator role is an exciting opportunity to join the Tate Britain team. It has a focus on British Art from 1850-1915.
Date posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987Museum of London
We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new museum for London. The museum will sit in atmospheric former market buildings – over 30,000 sqm – at the heart of one of the capital’s most historic quarters.
The New Museum project will transform the museum, Smithfield and the City of London, creating a new cultural quarter for London.
Date posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 20/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
C £70,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
British Library
As Conservation Team Leader, you will lead and develop a team of book and/or paper conservators, delivering conservation programmes and projects that preserve and improve access to the Library's collections.
Date posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Curatorial
Salary:
£35,993Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Enterprise Team at Birmingham Museums Trust as a Business Administration Manager.
Date posted: 05/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
AdministrationFinancial
Salary:
£33389 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.ALocation:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
34063Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792National Museum of the Royal Navy
Join our team and help preserve one of the world's most famous ships
The Royal Navy Museums (RNM) is seeking two enthusiastic Apprentice Shipwrights to join the team delivering the conservation of the world's oldest commissioned warship HMS Victory. This is a fixed term 32 month apprenticeship.
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 16/08/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
£24,784.50 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392 891370
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Registrars team!
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 27/08/2026
Location:
Tate Stores and across Tate's London sitesCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£19,604.40 (pro rata to the full-time equivalent of £32,674 per annum)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
National Museums Liverpool
Create and deliver engaging activities for families, children and young people. Inspire inclusive participation and meaningful connections with our museums and galleries.
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 02/09/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
EducationExhibitions
Front of house/visitor services
Other
Outreach
Salary:
£33,404 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Royal Museums Greenwich
We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Designer, Exhibitions to join the Exhibitions and Design team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 02/09/2026
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Digital
Salary:
£43,668 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to play a key role in documenting, researching and digitising the collection of Cuneiform Tablets.
Date posted: 07/08/2026
Deadline: 28/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £30775 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £32,171 - £35,093 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 07/08/2026
Deadline: 21/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
£32,171 - £35,093 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Glasgow Museums
A new role for a full time Heritage Interpretation Producer to join the team delivering the Sauchiehall Street Culture and Heritage District programme. This is a fixed term post until December 2027.
Date posted: 07/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
Edward House, 199 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EXCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£37,541.80 - £43,591.01Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 4350
Glasgow Museums
We are seeking a Development Officer to join an established and ambitious Development team. The new officer will be responsible for delivering the Glasgow Museums Membership programme.
Date posted: 07/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
Glasgow Life, Commonwealth House, 38 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1LHCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£37,541.80 - £43,591.01Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 4350Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
43419Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792