Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
As Assistant Collection Manager, you will play a hands-on role in caring for and providing access to the British Museum's collection.
Date posted: 30/10/2026
Deadline: 06/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £31675 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pictorial Art Conservation team at the British Museum.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 22/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£30,467.94 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will join the professional security team at the Ashmolean Museum, part of the University of Oxford and the world’s first public museum, helping to protect internationally significant collections while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for staff, visitors and contractors.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
Health and SafetySalary:
Grade 3Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
34000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Public Events Executive.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 23/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£29,434.15Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
Museum of the Home
Museum of the Home is looking to appoint a trustee with the relevant skills, knowledge and experience to take on the role of Climate Action Trustee.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 30/11/2026
Location:
London E2 8EACategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Unpaid voluntary positionContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
British Museum
We are seeking a practical and proactive Systems Engineer to join our Information Services department and help deliver and support critical IT infrastructure across the British Museum.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£43,225 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Library
As our new Head of Philanthropy and Events, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering the ambitious fundraising plans that will help realise the Library’s vision.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 30/11/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EventsFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
£54,728 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
This is a great opportunity to join the British Museum’s Finance team in a varied, hands-on role that plan an important part in the Museum’s day-to-day financial operations.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Tate
Could you be our next Visitor Engagement and Operations Manager? No two days will ever be the same at Tate!
Tate’s vision is to be the most artistically adventurous and culturally inclusive global art museum, enabling our visitors to explore, experience and enjoy every moment of their visit to our galleries.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£41,023 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Lakeland Arts
he role is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Lakeland Arts’ properties, car parks, and surrounding land. It provides both technical and practical support across a range of maintenance activities, working closely with other departments to maintain a safe environment for staff and deliver an exceptional experience for visitors.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
28,000 Pro RataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07557674537
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Image Makers: exploring photographs from Africa, a project focused on significant historic photographic collections from Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£19,480.80 per annum (£32,468 FTE)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
As Project Curator, you will help make the British Museum's Asian collection and knowledge about it more publicly accessible.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 10/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £37706 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
Working during peak visitor periods, you'll help ensure our guests receive excellent service while supporting the smooth operation of admissions and retail activities.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
IWM HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
Imperial War Museums
Through excellent customer service, strong product knowledge and proactive sales skills, you'll help visitors engage with the stories of those who served aboard the ship and understand the wider history of the Royal Navy and twentieth-century conflict.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
IWM HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
Imperial War Museums
At HMS Belfast, you'll be part of a team welcoming more than 300,000 visitors annually to one of London's most iconic historic attractions. You'll work across the admissions desk and shop, help visitors by providing information about the ship, support ticket sales and promote retail products.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
IWM HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Library
Are you ready to lead the fight against an ever evolving threat landscape? The British Library is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Manager to join its growing Cyber Security function and lead its security operations.
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 06/12/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
ITSalary:
£50,518 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
National Gallery
We are looking for enthusiastic Guest Experience Hosts to join our Gallery team on a permanent basis. Positions are available with 15-hour, 25-hour, and 30-hour weekly contracts.
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 17/11/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7747 2885
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Retail Assistant.
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 17/11/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£14,122.50Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
The National Archives
Join The National Archives’ Digital Archiving team to build and run services that open government and court records for everyone
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 18/11/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£60,000 per annum (£57,354 plus £2,646 market supplement)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359