Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Gallery
We are looking for a talented, creative Graphic Designer to provide maternity cover for the Gallery’s busy Creative Department. This is a maternity cover contract which will last for up to 12 months.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£38,133Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Museums Greenwich
Our Commerce and Visitor Experience department is looking for a new Publishing Project Editor to join the team.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
Greenwich, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£36,900 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
British Museum
Conservator: Stone, Wall Paintings and Mosaics
x1 Full-time, x1 Part-time (4 days per week)
On-site (based in Bloomsbury, London)
Fixed term (until 31 December 2027)
£26,776 - £33,470 per annum (depending on working pattern)
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 27 April 2026
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 27/04/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£26,776 - £33,470 (depending on working pattern)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Public Events Manager.
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 01/05/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
EventsSalary:
£30,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
The National Archives
We are now seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Manager to help shape, support and optimise the day-to-day running of our conservation studios and heritage science laboratories.
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Science Museum Group
Prospect Development Manager at Science Museum Group
Date posted: 13/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £38950 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as an Events Administrator.
Date posted: 14/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Salary:
The salary for this role is £31,500 per annum.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
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
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an organised and proactive Membership & Fundraising Assistant to help support the successful operation of the Horniman’s individual giving schemes, primarily focussed on the popular Membership scheme. This includes administration, communications and supporting campaigns and exclusive events.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Location:
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£28,377Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Working within the Projects and Exhibitions Technical Team and under the line management of the Projects and Exhibitions Technical Manager you will provide support to the team in the preparation and installation of exhibitions, projects, loans and Museum permanent displays.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 01/05/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
Grade 3
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:
0113Museum 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
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for a practical and collaborative Creative Studios Practitioner to join a dynamic Learning and Engagement team at V&A East.
Date posted: 24/04/2026
Deadline: 01/05/2026
Location:
StratfordCategory:
EducationSalary:
£30,500 per annum pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02079422000
The National Archives
The National Archives has an exciting opportunity for Document Production Advisors to join our Document Services team to work in Kew.
Date posted: 15/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
OtherSalary:
£28,100 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
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
British Library
A front of house receptionist is required to join our Business & IP Centre at the British Library. This full time, in-person role will provide high quality, first-line, customer-focused services and information to all users and visitors to the Business & IP Centre.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Tate
Tate is looking for a Heritage Science Data specialist to join our team!
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
ConservationSalary:
19895Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands.
Date posted: 15/04/2026
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£6,609.20Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 2052266