Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Science Museum Group
Do you thrive on bringing order to a busy committee cycle, from the first paper request to the final action log?
Date posted: 26/10/2026
Deadline: 09/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £40961 per annum + 12-month fixed term contractContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
As Conservator: Storage, your main focus will be providing preventive conservation support for collection stores across the British Museum estate.
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 13/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £40513 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is an opportunity to join the British Museum as Project Curator, undertaking and directing research into early fire in the Palaeolithic.
Date posted: 05/11/2026
Deadline: 19/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £46329 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
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
National Gallery
We are looking for a commercially-minded Senior Product Operations Manager to work within the Gallery's Loyalty, Sales and Ticketed Experiences (LSTE) team.
Date posted: 06/11/2026
Deadline: 23/11/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
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 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
Science Museum Group
Senior Philanthropy Manager at the Science Museum in London
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 17/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£48000 - £52000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
As Senior Business Analyst, you will operate as an experienced internal consultant at the intersection of business need, technical design and technology strategy.
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£51,623 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
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
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 5359Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
FinancialOther
Salary:
£92,684 - £110,106 per annum, dependent on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392 891370
University of Cambridge Museums
We invite applications for our new Head of Commercial role to lead on commercial strategy and income. Working closely with, and reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the post-holder will have lead responsibility for making decisions about growing, sustaining and delivering this critical income stream as part of the Museum's business model.
Date posted: 30/10/2026
Deadline: 22/11/2026
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764 407
National Museums Scotland
We are looking for an experienced and collaborative leader with a passion for creating exceptional audience experiences to join our Exhibitions & Design team.
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
National Museum of Scotland, EdinburghCategory:
DesignExhibitions
Salary:
£64,762 - £73,428Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01312474152
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
British Museum
The Head of Data and Insight provides strategic leadership for the data, systems and operational processes at the British Museum.
Date posted: 09/11/2026
Deadline: 23/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£60256 - £67828 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
Through expert object handling, mount-making, art installation and display preparation, you'll help ensure that objects, artworks and exhibition elements are presented professionally, interpreted effectively and protected throughout their display life.
Date posted: 06/11/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
IWM Lambeth RoadCategory:
DesignSalary:
£274.31 per dayContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
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