Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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The National Archives
The National Archives is seeking an innovative and proactive Head of Corporate Performance and Risk to help us embed a culture of positive risk management and performance framework the organisation.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 22/04/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
FinancialOther
Salary:
£55,000 to £68,259 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Gallery
We are looking for a talented, creative Graphic Designer to provide maternity cover for the Gallery’s busy Creative Department. This is a maternity cover contract which will last for up to 12 months.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£38,133Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Gallery
We are looking for a talented, creative Graphic Designer to join the Gallery’s busy Creative Department. This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£38,133 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for 3 Visitor Experience Assistants.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 21/04/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£15,887.50Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Imperial War Museums
Working closely with an external design agency, you will guide web design from IWM’s side and help shape a new, robust design system. Your work will directly influence how audiences understand conflict, engage with our content, and access our sites, services and collections.
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
UKCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£53,000-£55,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Museum
Conservator: Stone, Wall Paintings and Mosaics
x1 Full-time, x1 Part-time (4 days per week)
On-site (based in Bloomsbury, London)
Fixed term (until 31 December 2027)
£26,776 - £33,470 per annum (depending on working pattern)
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 27 April 2026
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 27/04/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£26,776 - £33,470 (depending on working pattern)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
National Museums Scotland
Senior Registrar | Full time | 35 hours
Full Time Salary: £46,032 - £49,569
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh plus travel to other sites | Hybrid eligible
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareRegistrar
Salary:
£46,032 - £49,569Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 247 4223
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Public Events Manager.
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 01/05/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
EventsSalary:
£30,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
The National Archives
We are now seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Manager to help shape, support and optimise the day-to-day running of our conservation studios and heritage science laboratories.
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Library
The British Library has an internationally renowned collection of archives and manuscripts which grows year on year. We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent cataloguer to describe and enable access to hybrid archives from the Contemporary Archives and Manuscripts department, containing both paper and born-digital records.
Date posted: 13/04/2026
Deadline: 24/04/2026
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Science Museum Group
Prospect Development Manager at Science Museum Group
Date posted: 13/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £38950 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as an Events Administrator.
Date posted: 14/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Salary:
The salary for this role is £31,500 per annum.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544