Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
This is a fantastic opportunity for an early or early-mid career organics conservation specialist to join our friendly and dynamic conservation team.
Date posted: 11/11/2025
Deadline: 02/12/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £33470 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Army Museum
Are you passionate about video content and social media, and excited to share new stories with audiences? We are seeking to appoint a Digital Communications Officer to create high-quality and engaging content for a range of digital platforms and social media channels.
Date posted: 11/11/2025
Deadline: 04/12/2025
Location:
ChelseaCategory:
MarketingDigital
Salary:
£30,950paContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812493Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£18,200 - £22,222 per annum plus benefits (in line with National Living Wage)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
British Museum
This is a wonderful opportunity for a museum specialist with experience of working with and handling human remains.
Date posted: 11/11/2025
Deadline: 09/12/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
As Curator of Prints, you will lead transhistorical and transnational print research and exhibitions
Date posted: 11/11/2025
Deadline: 25/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £44719 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Museums Greenwich
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trusts and Foundations Officer to join the Development and Events team.
Date posted: 11/11/2025
Deadline: 25/11/2025
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
OtherSalary:
£31,252Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Museum of the Home
This role is for a hands-on, self-motivated and passionate Head Gardener to lead and manage the horticultural and day-to-day operations/activities across all gardens (Kingsland Road Gardens, Ironmongers Graveyard, Discovery Garden, Herb Garden, Gardens Through Time, Green Roof, and service road area) and grounds.
Date posted: 12/11/2025
Deadline: 02/12/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesOther
Salary:
36000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077496004
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £52,406 - £60,809 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 12/11/2025
Deadline: 02/12/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£52,406 - £60,809 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Library
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a ground-breaking project to catalogue a major born-digital archive at the British Library.
Date posted: 13/11/2025
Deadline: 28/11/2025
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,119Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Head of Estates to lead, develop and manage all buildings, security and infrastructure services across the Horniman Museum and Gardens.
Date posted: 13/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£58,633 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02086991872
British Museum
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior specialist of academic distinction with management and curatorial experience to lead the department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas.
Date posted: 13/11/2025
Deadline: 26/11/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£77,816Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Science Museum Group
Planning & Operations Manager (Global Engagement) at Science Museum Group
Date posted: 14/11/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
EnglandCategory:
ExhibitionsOther
Salary:
Up to £46000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Engagement Producer, you will be part of an inclusive and people-focused Learning & Participation team, delivering a varied programme of public events, workshops, and activities across our museums, galleries and community settings.
Date posted: 14/11/2025
Deadline: 10/12/2025
Location:
Liverpool (International Slavery Museum & Maritime Museum)Category:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£26,121 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Science Museum Group
Road Train Driver
Date posted: 14/11/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.86 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
The British Library organises a vibrant programme of temporary and permanent gallery exhibitions ranging from Beyond the Bassline: 500 years of Black British Music to Anglo Saxons and Paddington. With our bold strategic vision and ambitious future plans there couldn’t be a better time to join our team.
Date posted: 14/11/2025
Deadline: 02/12/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£34,608 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Science Museum Group
Road train guard
Date posted: 14/11/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £12.60 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Road Train Driver
Date posted: 14/11/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.86 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Road Train Driver
Date posted: 14/11/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.86 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Join the British Museum's vibrant Website Content Team as an Assistant Website Content Editor.
Date posted: 14/11/2025
Deadline: 28/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Bodleian Libraries are looking for a talented preventive conservator to lead our team!
Date posted: 17/11/2025
Deadline: 05/12/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX1 3BG)Category:
ConservationSalary:
£49,119 - £58,265 per annum