Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.
We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire.
Date posted: 06/10/2026
Deadline: 27/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£27,792 - £33,928.02 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
British Museum
As Philanthropy Officer, you will join a supportive and growing team of fundraisers and play an important part in developing relationships with existing and prospective donors.
Date posted: 06/10/2026
Deadline: 27/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£37,221 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term (to 31 March 2027)
Salary £32,171 - £35,093 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 06/10/2026
Deadline: 12/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSalary:
£32,171 - £35,093Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and practical Assistant Collection Manager: Care & Access to join the Middle East Department
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Library of Scotland
29 hours per week, 12 month fixed term maternity cover post.
Salary:£32,173 (£26,657 pro-rata) per annum
Based in Glasgow at the Kelvin Hall.
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 17/10/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
26,657Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
British Museum
Shape the future of talent at one of the world's greatest cultural institutions - The British Museum!
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 22/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
Up to £33482 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Museum of the Home
Museum of the Home is seeking an Individual Giving and Campaigns Manager with a proven track record in supporter engagement and donor stewardship to work as part of a small team to support the planning and delivery of the Museum’s upcoming major Development priorities.
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 30/10/2026
Location:
London E2 8EACategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077399893
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Individual Giving & Collection Development team!
Join us to help fundraise for Tate’s mission to make art accessible for all; to help drive Tate into the future, working with inspiring content and ground breaking projects, in amazing spaces, and as part of a passionate, inclusive and welcoming team.
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 23/10/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Glasgow Museums
We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here. Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to join our Retail team. Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
Merchant City, GlasgowCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£66,165.67 - £76,627.94Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 4350
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum Design Studio seeks a Senior 3D Designer to strategically develop and design our exhibitions and galleries programme, enhancing displays and developing spatial projects within the Museum. As well as designing, you will provide project administration and programming, being responsible for day-to-day project delivery coordination.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
£40,761 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 942 5088National Museum of the Royal Navy
RNM: Naval Aviation is a vibrant and varied visitor attraction, bringing together ticketing, retail, catering, events and a wide range of visitor experiences across the site. Our Visitor Experience team works across all these areas to help every visitor feel safe, welcome and inspired.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 06/11/2026
Location:
YeoviltonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Salary (Grade 5) – £31,064 - £32,507 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
Glasgow Museums
We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life, and that starts with the people who work here. As a Development Assistant, you'll support fundraising and giving programmes, helping deliver an excellent experience for donors and members. Join a team dedicated to making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 18/10/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£28,779.46 - £30,921.53Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 2874350