Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Library
Co-design a research project with the Library for a 12-month funded-fellowship, where you will be embedded in our expert curatorial and research teams.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 15/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£35,993 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
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 Fairy Tales to Medieval Women.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Exhibitions
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a Finance Analyst. The role supports the delivery of timely, accurate financial information and insight to inform decision‑making across the organisation. The postholder will play a key role in month‑end reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and partnering with non‑finance stakeholders to improve financial understanding and performance.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£41,623 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Library
The British Library is embarking on a period of exciting transformation, with high profile capital projects, ambitious digital programmes and initiatives to grow and diversify our commercial income.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 12/07/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937
British Library
The Endangered Archives Programme (EAP) at the British Library gives grants via an annual funding round to projects to survey and digitise archive collections across the world. Since 2004, the Programme has helped digitise more than sixteen million images and 35,000 sound tracks.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareResearch
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
We are looking for a Digital Humanities Research Software Engineer (DH RSE) to become an integral part of the Digital Research Team at the British Library.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 19/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£43,867 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are recruiting a fixed-term Collections Storage Officer role, until the 31 March 2028, to form part of a small project team who are undertaking this work, working alongside specialist teams from across the V&A.
Date posted: 16/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£30,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Tate
Tate is looking for an exceptional Project Manager to lead on a nationally significant tour.
Date posted: 17/06/2026
Deadline: 06/07/2026
Location:
RemoteCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£380 per dayContract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7887 4987
Birmingham Museums Trust
The Collections Department at Birmingham Museums Trust (BMT) is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Collections Access Manager to lead the management, documentation, care, access, and storage of Birmingham Museums’ collections.
Date posted: 17/06/2026
Deadline: 10/07/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£35,700 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
British Museum
The museum is seeking an exceptional Curator to take a leading role in shaping, researching, and sharing the European Deep History collection material culture (c. 6000–800 BCE) in the department of Britain, Europe & Prehistory.
Date posted: 17/06/2026
Deadline: 15/07/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£44,719 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
The National Archives
As Interpretation Developer it is your job to tell these stories, to make meaningful connections between our audiences and our collection.
Date posted: 17/06/2026
Deadline: 01/07/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
National Museums Liverpool
We’re looking for a Conservator (Paintings) to join our team. You’ll care for, treat and preserve paintings, support loans and exhibitions, and contribute to research and public access, while helping run the conservation studio and ensure best practice across collections.
Date posted: 18/06/2026
Deadline: 08/07/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Midland Railway Building)Category:
ConservationSalary:
£34,791 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
We are seeking a creative and highly organised Supporter Engagement Coordinator to join our Supporter Engagement team at the British Museum!
Date posted: 18/06/2026
Deadline: 02/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £31979 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
As Head of Audience Insights, you will lead a talented team defining the insights strategy and ensuring it informs decision-making at every level across Tate. You will commission and deliver both qualitative and quantitative research programmes, build compelling data narratives, and act as a genuine champion for evidence-based thinking across a complex organisation.
Date posted: 18/06/2026
Deadline: 05/07/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
ResearchOutreach
Salary:
£65,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987