Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
For enquiries about any of the vacancies listed here please contact the relevant organisation directly.
Click here for links to other museum sector jobs resources and vacancy listings
Click here for links to more information on jobs and volunteering at NMDC member organisations
Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for a Events & Live Interpretation Manager to join the existing Learning & Participation team.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 19/04/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
EventsSalary:
£32,932.00 to £35,896.00 per annum
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Development Manager: Trusts and Foundations.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
The salary for this role is between £36,500 and £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
National Museums Liverpool
Develop and deliver engaging, inclusive marketing and brand campaigns that showcase National Museums Liverpool’s seven museums, exhibitions and programmes. Using insight-led and commercially minded approaches, you’ll raise our profile, reach diverse audiences and collaborate across teams.
Date posted: 03/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
MarketingSalary:
£33,443 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Science Museum Group
Collections Care Assistant at the Science and Innovation Park
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 14/04/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Up to £22932 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Working within the Projects and Exhibitions Technical Team and under the line management of the Projects and Exhibitions Technical Manager you will provide support to the team in the preparation and installation of exhibitions, projects, loans and Museum permanent displays.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 01/05/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
Grade 3
Science Museum Group
Retail Sales Assistant
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 14/04/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.85 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
Tate is looking for a Heritage Science Data specialist to join our team!
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
ConservationSalary:
19895Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
Glasgow Museums
We are looking for Retail Assistants to join our Retail team at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum to support the BARBIE exhibition shop and ticket sales offer.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 12/04/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£24,673.24Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0141 2874350
British Library
The world-famous British Library have a rare and exciting opportunity for a permanent Desktop Technician to join our existing Technology team based in Boston Spa.
Do you:
• Get a buzz from providing a first-rate level of service?
• Want a superb work-life-balance?
• Want to be part of something you can be proud of whilst being looked after in the Public Sector?
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 19/04/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Museum of the Home
We are the only museum in the world dedicated to exploring the idea of home—not just as a physical space, but as something shaped by emotions, identity, society, politics, and the environment.
We are looking for a Head of Collections, Programmes and Partnerships to lead work across our collections, curatorial, community, and learning teams, in ways that are bold, equitable and climate-active.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Education
Events
Exhibitions
Salary:
£60,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077399893
Imperial War Museums
You will play a key role in improving the documentation and accountability of IWM's hazardous and licenced materials and medal collections, improving accessibility and meeting required standards. This is an opportunity to make a difference to how our audiences connect with these collections and the often deeply personal stories associated with them.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 08/05/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33-£34,500Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Library
The Library is seeking a Head of Financial Accounting, Systems and Operations, a senior strategic role responsible for delivering comprehensive, efficient and effective financial services across the Library. This is a unique opportunity to lead high performing teams, influence organisational strategy, and ensure the Library continues to meet the highest standards of financial stewardship.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 22/04/2026
Location:
Boston Spa/St PancrasCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Museum
The British Museum is looking for a Treasure Registration Coordinator to play a key role in administering cases reported under the Treasure Act 1996
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 20/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £31979 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
As Head of Security, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the British Museum's Security strategy at a defining moment in our history.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 28/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
SecuritySalary:
Up to £58162 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Museum of the Home
We are the only museum in the world dedicated to exploring the idea of home – not just as a physical space, but as something shaped by emotions, identity, society, politics, and the environment.
Lead bold, inclusive learning at the Museum of the Home as our Senior Learning Producer.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 27/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialEducation
Events
Exhibitions
Research
Salary:
£40,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077399893
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery holds the world’s most significant public collection of Tudor and Jacobean paintings. Between 2007 and 2012, its transformative research project ‘Making Art in Tudor Britain’ generated unprecedented heritage-science data on 120 portraits from the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries. A central element of the project was the taking of paint samples,
Date posted: 08/04/2026
Deadline: 30/04/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£11,622 based on £38,742 FTEContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
+447393294770
British Library
Working in our Acquisitions South Team you will be using the Library's acquisition and cataloguing system to check, order, record and pay for material selected for the European Collections which house some of the world’s finest Slavonic and East European resources.
Date posted: 08/04/2026
Deadline: 19/04/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Museum
Join the British Museum's vibrant Website Content Team as an Assistant Website Content Editor!
Date posted: 08/04/2026
Deadline: 22/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Retail Team Leader
Date posted: 08/04/2026
Deadline: 15/04/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£30000 - £30249 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
32912Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792