Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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The National Archives
As FOI Manager, you’ll have a great opportunity to work with closed historical records. You’ll ensure decisions regarding their access are efficiently and appropriately managed to keep operations running smoothly.
Date posted: 21/09/2026
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
OtherResearch
Salary:
£42,091Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Library of Scotland
Full time, permanent, salary £33,268 per annum, Civil Service Pension and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 22/09/2026
Deadline: 06/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationDigital
Salary:
£33,268Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
National Library of Scotland
Full time, fixed term for 9 months, Salary £37,439 per annum, based in Edinburgh, Civil Service Pension.
Date posted: 22/09/2026
Deadline: 06/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationDesign
Digital
Salary:
£37,439Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718Museum of London
From before the Romans to present day ravers, we tell the story of London and Londoners. There has never been a better day to join our team, leading at team of AV technicians as we bring these stories to the public in the galleries of our new London Museum in Smithfield and of the London Museum in Docklands
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsTechnician
Salary:
39000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
British Museum
The Head of Patrons is a senior leadership role, responsible for shaping and growing the British Museum's Patrons programme!
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£60256 - £67828 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Project Cataloguer - Blair Archive (Fixed Term Contract)
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
The salary for this role is between £30,800 to £32,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Records Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Date posted: 23/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
The salary for this role is £42,000 per annum.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Science Museum Group
Lead Technician
Date posted: 24/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
Up to £42106 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Gallery
We are looking for a talented, creative Graphic Designer to join the National Gallery’s busy Creative Department.
Date posted: 24/09/2026
Deadline: 15/10/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
DesignSalary:
£39,353.00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136