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.
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British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Management Accountant to deliver high-quality financial insight, support strategic decision-making, and more.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 15/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Up to £54992 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
A 21-month post-doctoral fellowship using oral history to capture insight into the lived experience of the Covid-19 pandemic analysing new interviews alongside the recordings that were made during and between the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, especially those archived at the British Library.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Library
This role is located within the British Library’s Community Participation Team, who are responsible for leading on the Library’s engagement with families, young people, community groups and adult learners.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EducationSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
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: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Treasure Registrar to support the administration of finds reported under the Treasure Act 1996.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 15/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Ashmolean Museum is seeking an outstanding Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art to lead the development, interpretation, and research of post-1945 collections within the Western Art Department.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 22/06/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH). Home working is possible at least one day a week.Category:
CuratorialResearch
Salary:
Starting from £56,623 per annum
National Gallery
An exciting opportunity to join the Information Systems Service Desk team at The National Gallery, supporting over 450 users and a range of key business systems.
Date posted: 02/06/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£36,950Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Museum of the Royal Navy
We are seeking an experienced, collaborative strategic operational and commercial leader to lead and coordinate operational and commercial performance across the Royal Navy Museums group and help shape the future sustainability and success of one of the nation’s most important heritage organisations.
Date posted: 03/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
Salary (Grade 9) – £65,515 - £72,248 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
Tate
The Governance and Public Affairs Coordinator is a key enabling role within Tate, supporting the effective functioning of Tate’s governance structures and contributing to the organisation’s public affairs and policy engagement activity.
Date posted: 03/06/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Fundraising Operations team as an Administrator.
Date posted: 03/06/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£28,864Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Tate
We are looking for a procurement professional to help us procure and manage our key contracts and act as a business partner to colleagues carrying on the valuable and interesting work of Tate.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Procurement team which is a small but effective three-person team.
Date posted: 03/06/2026
Deadline: 25/06/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
FinancialOther
Salary:
£53,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Black Country Living Museum
The Black Country Living Museum is seeking an enthusiastic Site Cleaner to join the team.
Date posted: 03/06/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£12.72 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
Imperial War Museums
This role is central to how financial insight shapes decision-making across IWM. As Head of Finance Business Partnering, you’ll lead the function that connects finance with the wider organisation—ensuring leaders have the clarity, challenge and support they need to deliver against strategic and commercial objectives.
Date posted: 04/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Museum
As a Service Operations Support Analyst, you'll play a key role in keeping the British Museum's digital environment running smoothly.
Date posted: 04/06/2026
Deadline: 18/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £32297 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
An exciting opportunity to join Tate’s Corporate Partnerships team, playing a pivotal role in supporting the account management of a diverse portfolio of high-value corporate partners that champion Tate’s mission.
Date posted: 04/06/2026
Deadline: 18/06/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£33,192Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078878888