Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to manage our People & Culture team within a dynamic and ambitious cultural organisation.
Date posted: 25/03/2026
Deadline: 19/04/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
HRSalary:
£40,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Tate
Tate is looking for an ambitious, creatively driven Head of Marketing to shape how millions of people discover, engage with and return to art.
Date posted: 31/03/2026
Deadline: 19/04/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, Millbank, LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£72,769 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078878888
Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for a Events & Live Interpretation Manager to join the existing Learning & Participation team.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 19/04/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
EventsSalary:
£32,932.00 to £35,896.00 per annum
British Museum
The British Museum is looking for an audience‑focused Interpretation Manager to help deliver sector‑leading galleries, special exhibitions and more.
Date posted: 30/03/2026
Deadline: 20/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £35928 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum is looking for a Treasure Registration Coordinator to play a key role in administering cases reported under the Treasure Act 1996
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 20/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £31979 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
This role combines hands‑on production skills with problem‑solving and technical creativity, contributing directly to how millions of visitors experience IWM each year. You’ll work closely with content, design, exhibition and AV maintenance teams, and occasionally with external suppliers, to deliver high‑quality, accessible and engaging media.
Date posted: 31/03/2026
Deadline: 20/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£48,000-£52,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
The National Archives
This role is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of financial systems, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data and providing technical support across the organisation.
Date posted: 31/03/2026
Deadline: 21/04/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
FinancialDigital
Salary:
£37,893 - £42,002 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Library
The Library is seeking a Head of Financial Accounting, Systems and Operations, a senior strategic role responsible for delivering comprehensive, efficient and effective financial services across the Library. This is a unique opportunity to lead high performing teams, influence organisational strategy, and ensure the Library continues to meet the highest standards of financial stewardship.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 22/04/2026
Location:
Boston Spa/St PancrasCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Duty Manager (Catering), you’ll support the smooth daily running of the café, work with colleagues to maintain high service standards, and help drive sales by maximising revenue opportunities and contributing to the overall success of the catering operation.
Date posted: 26/03/2026
Deadline: 22/04/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Museum of Liverpool)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£12.60 per hour (Pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Frames Conservation team supporting Tate’s programme of exhibitions, displays, loans & acquisitions.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 23/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
19604.40Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £35872 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Development Manager: Trusts and Foundations.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
The salary for this role is between £36,500 and £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Library
An exciting opportunity has arisen to job share as Content Acquisition Operations Manager and lead in all aspects of policy, process and best practice development in relation to acquisitions processing across all the Library’s formats.
Date posted: 30/03/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareDigital
Salary:
£20,106Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113
Museum of the Home
We are the only museum in the world dedicated to exploring the idea of home – not just as a physical space, but as something shaped by emotions, identity, society, politics, and the environment.
Lead bold, inclusive learning at the Museum of the Home as our Senior Learning Producer.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 27/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialEducation
Events
Exhibitions
Research
Salary:
£40,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077399893
British Museum
As Head of Security, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the British Museum's Security strategy at a defining moment in our history.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 28/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
SecuritySalary:
Up to £58162 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Lead and deliver innovative digital projects for a world-leading library, managing multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and systems to support research, teaching, and global access to collections.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
ITSalary:
£49,119 - £58,265 per annum
British Museum
Join the British Museums Development department as Senior Database Manager where you will have the opportunity to ensure exceptional data stewardship.
Date posted: 01/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £43317 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Liverpool
Develop and deliver engaging, inclusive marketing and brand campaigns that showcase National Museums Liverpool’s seven museums, exhibitions and programmes. Using insight-led and commercially minded approaches, you’ll raise our profile, reach diverse audiences and collaborate across teams.
Date posted: 03/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
MarketingSalary:
£33,443 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Scotland
This senior leadership role at National Museums Scotland offers an incredible opportunity to shape the future of the Global Arts, Cultures and Design department, managing the understanding, development, organisation, and public access to the collections.
Date posted: 30/03/2026
Deadline: 30/04/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£76,093 – 86,275Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 247 4223
Tullie
Want to be at the forefront of a bold reimagining of one the North’s leading museums?
Date posted: 27/03/2026
Deadline: 30/04/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£31,569 to £33,327 pro rata, per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
01228618719