Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll support the delivery of construction and masterplanning projects across IWM Duxford and the wider estate. Working with project teams and stakeholders, you'll coordinate risks, actions and programmes while developing project management expertise.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,000 to £32,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Greece and Rome Department as Project Curator: Ancient Anatolia.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£36,396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Enterprise Team at Birmingham Museums Trust as a Business Administration Manager.
Date posted: 05/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
AdministrationFinancial
Salary:
£33389 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.AMuseum of London
The Engagement Coordinator (Administration and Volunteering) role is a brand new role for the museum and is a key member of the Engagement Team and the wider Programmes, Partnerships and Learning Division, working as part of a team of cross-site Coordinators to support the development and delivery of onsite, outreach and online activities.
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£30,192 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Sir John Soane's Museum
The Buying and Retail Manager role heads up all our retail activity and is responsible for a Retail Supervisor and
Guidebook Sellers, and our growing online sales.
Date posted: 19/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£37200Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404273
Victoria & Albert Museum
The role will lead on the recruitment, on-boarding and training of volunteers, as well as developing operational frameworks and resources to support the effective delivery of volunteer-led activities.
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£30,000 - £33,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
National Gallery
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Research Manager for the Development Department of the National Gallery, London.
Date posted: 13/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£42,975Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/aLocation:
BrightonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£14.27 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
03000290900
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Marketing team!
Tate is looking for a Marketing Officer to build broad and diverse audiences, develop the Tate brand, achieve attendance forecasts and reach financial targets
Date posted: 20/08/2026
Deadline: 01/09/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£34,412 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Museum of the Home
We are seeking a part-time Team Leader to support the Museum's Visitor Experience team three days per week.
Date posted: 18/08/2026
Deadline: 01/09/2026
Location:
E2 8EACategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£17,400Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
Royal Museums Greenwich
We have an exciting opportunity for a Digital Designer, Exhibitions to join the Exhibitions and Design team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 02/09/2026
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Digital
Salary:
£43,668 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565
National Museums Liverpool
Create and deliver engaging activities for families, children and young people. Inspire inclusive participation and meaningful connections with our museums and galleries.
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 02/09/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
EducationExhibitions
Front of house/visitor services
Other
Outreach
Salary:
£33,404 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is now seeking a Chief Operating Officer to join its new Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Director and working alongside the Chief Curator, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Development Officer. This is a pivotal role, providing strategic leadership across the Gallery’s operational infrastructure while helping shape its future direction.
Date posted: 30/07/2026
Deadline: 03/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0000000000
National Gallery
We are seeking a passionate, talented, and experienced operational manager to join our growing team of Gallery Managers. This pivotal role supports the Head of Operations in delivering a world-class visitor experience—welcoming up to 7 million visitors each year.
Date posted: 19/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£48,164Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/aMuseum of London
Do you have experience of developing, delivering and evaluating activities for school groups?
Are you passionate about engaging young Londoners with their city?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our creative, award-winning Learning team, on a one-year fixed-term contract, as we work towards the opening of the new London Museum later this year.
Date posted: 17/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£34,063 per annum (£20,438 per annum pro-rata’d) plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078145611
British Museum
We are seeking an experience Fundraising Campaign Project Manager to play a pivotal role in our Masterplan Programme.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£49,829 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Imperial War Museums
As Linux and Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the systems that underpin IWM's Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) and wider digital collections environment. Your work will help ensure critical services remain reliable, resilient and secure, enabling colleagues, researchers and visitors to access and benefit from IWM's invaluable digital collections.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
ITSalary:
£44,000 to £54,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
1234567890
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Finance Assistant.
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
FinancialSalary:
The salary for this post is between £30,800 to £31,400 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Imperial War Museums
As Cyber Assurance & Risk Analyst, you will strengthen IWM's cyber resilience through assurance, compliance and third-party risk management. Working with internal teams and suppliers, you'll help identify, assess and manage cyber risks, support Cyber Essentials and GovAssure compliance activities, and provide governance reporting to senior stakeholders.
Date posted: 19/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£42,500 to £45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Galleries Scotland
(This role may suit individuals working at Project Director level)
Full-time and Fixed Term (3 years)
Salary £61,688 - £71,542 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 21/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSenior management
Salary:
£61,688 - £71,542Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537