Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Museums Liverpool
Support a major collections storage improvement project, helping to prepare, move, document and rehouse museum objects. Through careful handling and accurate record-keeping, you'll help improve access to and long-term care of National Museums Liverpool's collections.
Date posted: 10/11/2026
Deadline: 25/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Juniper Street 1)Category:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£28,896 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
Be part of an exciting project to transform Liverpool’s Maritime Museum. As Assistant Curator, you'll help create engaging new galleries by managing collections information and working with colleagues and communities to tell Liverpool’s maritime stories.
Date posted: 10/11/2026
Deadline: 25/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,896 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£26,540 - £27,612 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392 891370
British Museum
This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a busy and varied department, providing trusted support to a Director.
Date posted: 05/11/2026
Deadline: 26/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £44876 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
We’re looking for an enthusiastic apprentice who is keen to enhance their business administration skills through study, and to put those skills into practice.
Date posted: 10/11/2026
Deadline: 26/11/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,052 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Bodleian Libraries are seeking 2 talented DevOps Engineers to join our Digital Library Systems and Services team!
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 27/11/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW) with hybrid workingCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum
Imperial War Museums
The Flight Information Service Officer (FISO) plays a vital role in maintaining the safety, efficiency and reputation of IWM Duxford's airfield. Through clear communication, sound judgement and adherence to aviation regulations, you'll help ensure the safe movement of aircraft and the effective coordination of airfield operations.
Date posted: 11/11/2026
Deadline: 29/11/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£29,000 to £31,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
University of Cambridge Museums
We are seeking a Documentation Project Manager to manage, catalogue and where appropriate, digitise priority backlog areas of the Museum's archival collections as part of a wider Collections Documentation Sprint Project.
Date posted: 12/11/2026
Deadline: 29/11/2026
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
ResearchSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764407
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the management of technical services across the British Museum’s complex Grade I listed estate.
Date posted: 09/11/2026
Deadline: 29/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£60,256 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Imperial War Museums
As Head of Statutory Financial Reporting, you'll play a key leadership role within the Finance & Governance team, ensuring that IWM continues to be a trusted, accountable and financially resilient public body and charity.
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 29/11/2026
Location:
IWM Lambeth RoadCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£72,500 to £75,00 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Bodleian Libraries is looking for a talented individual to join us as a new Data Warehouse Developer!
Date posted: 10/11/2026
Deadline: 30/11/2026
Location:
Oxford OX1 3BG. Hybrid working is available..Category:
ITTechnician
Digital
Salary:
£40,178 - £48,700 per annum
Imperial War Museums
At IWM, we're driven by a shared purpose: helping people understand the causes, course and consequences of conflict and its impact on people's lives. As an Exhibitions Workshop & Display Technician, you'll play a hands-on role in maintaining and enhancing the galleries and exhibitions that bring these stories to life.
Date posted: 09/11/2026
Deadline: 30/11/2026
Location:
IWM Lambeth RoadCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£29,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/aLocation:
PortsmouthCategory:
FinancialOther
Salary:
£92,684 - £110,106 per annum, dependent on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392 891370
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 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
National Museums Liverpool
As Assistant Curator (Living Centres), you'll combine animal care, education and conservation in a varied and rewarding role. You'll deliver workshops, events and visitor experiences while helping to care for and develop our living collections.
Date posted: 10/11/2026
Deadline: 02/12/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
CuratorialSalary:
£17,337 per annum (£28,896 pro rata)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Gallery
Join the National Gallery as RICheS Digital Research Resource Specialist within the Scientific department to help to create innovative digital resources that will transform access to multidisciplinary research on paintings.
Date posted: 11/11/2026
Deadline: 02/12/2026
Location:
The National Gallery, LondonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£42,955 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
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
Victoria & Albert Museum
The position sits within Commercial Rights team of the V&A's Commercial division.
Date posted: 11/11/2026
Deadline: 17/01/2027
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£35,361Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000