Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Library
The British Library is seeking a skilled Project Manager to play a key role in delivering the transformational Library Services Systems Programme.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Location:
Boston Spa/St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareLibrarian
Other
Research
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Museum
We are looking for an experienced and motivational Manager to help deliver an outstanding visitor experience at the British Museum.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £33033 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
We are looking for a commercially driven E-Commerce Manager to lead and grow the British Library’s online retail channel. This role is responsible for delivering online revenue, optimising the customer journey, and ensuring a high-quality, accessible and engaging digital shopping experience.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 07/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Science Museum Group
Interpretation Manager
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 07/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£41200 - £42024 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Project Curator will be responsible for cataloguing and photographing the entire collection and 3D scanning key items. Catalogue data will be held in the internal Collections Management Systems (Axiell EMu; MuseumPlus) and will be made accessible worldwide through the individual Collections Online sites as well as through a web presence on the University’s Gardens, Libraries and Museums site.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 08/05/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£35,681 - £41,636 per annum
Imperial War Museums
You will play a key role in improving the documentation and accountability of IWM's hazardous and licenced materials and medal collections, improving accessibility and meeting required standards. This is an opportunity to make a difference to how our audiences connect with these collections and the often deeply personal stories associated with them.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 08/05/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£33-£34,500Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877Museum of London
We’re transforming how people access and engage with our collections, and this apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in library and archive work while working towards the Library, Information and Archive Service Assistant Level 3 qualification through the Westminster Adult Education Service.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 10/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistLibrarian
Other
Salary:
Minimum of £19,801 per annum, up to £23,195 per annum in line with National Living Wage, plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
British Library
The British Library’s Learning team is seeking a Content Manager for its forthcoming online resource, Discovering Historical Sources.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 11/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£35,993 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking an experienced Senior Exhibitions Manager for a 12 month fixed term contract, to be based within the Exhibitions Department.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 13/05/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£43,346 - £45,180Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
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 Library
The British Library are looking for a Metadata Analyst to join our Collection Metadata Analyst team.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareDigital
Salary:
32619Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Imperial War Museums
You’ll help maintain our long‑term displays while also supporting the build and delivery of new exhibitions, ensuring objects are well presented and cared for.
You’ll also play a key role in keeping the exhibitions workshop running smoothly day to day, supporting safe working practices and enabling exhibition activity across Duxford and, at times, other IWM sites.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£26,500-£29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
Imperial War Museums
This role is central to enabling IWM’s exhibitions, displays, loans out programme and external partnerships. By managing the programme of lending and borrowing objects safely and compliantly, you’ll help ensure objects can be shared with audiences across the UK and internationally. Your work underpins public programming, loans, partnerships and exhibitions that bring our collections to life.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
IWM London or DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareRegistrar
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Library
The British Library Estates & Facilities Management department has an interesting and rewarding permanent vacancy for a Facilities Helpdesk Operator. The role is based in St Pancras, where we provide services and support for both our sites at St Pancras, London & Boston Spa, Yorkshire.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113