Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Engagement and Events Team
Date posted: 29/07/2026
Deadline: 21/08/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
EventsFundraising / development
Salary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Individual Giving & Collection Development team!
Date posted: 30/07/2026
Deadline: 20/08/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
The National Archives
The National Archives is seeking an IT Commercial and Licensing Officer to help manage our portfolio of technology contracts, software licences, suppliers and renewals.
Date posted: 31/07/2026
Deadline: 20/08/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationFinancial
Salary:
£39,030 per annum, pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02083925313
Science Museum Group
Digital Creatives Project Manager at the National Science and Media Museum
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 17/08/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
EducationDigital
Salary:
Up to £38000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll support the delivery of construction and masterplanning projects across IWM Duxford and the wider estate. Working with project teams and stakeholders, you'll coordinate risks, actions and programmes while developing project management expertise.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,000 to £32,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Learning and Engagement Officer (STEM).
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 19/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£33,616.83Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
National Library of Scotland
Part time (17.5 hours per week), fixed term for 6 months, £41,938 (£20,969 pro-rata) per annum, Civil Service Pension and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 31/07/2026
Deadline: 16/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationCuratorial
Digital
Salary:
£41,938 (£20,969 pro-rata) per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
National Museums Liverpool
Provide a reliable delivery and courier service, transporting goods, supplies and equipment safely and efficiently to support day-to-day operations.
Date posted: 30/07/2026
Deadline: 12/08/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£13.45 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
Imperial War Museums
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Retail & Admissions team at Churchill War Rooms. As a Retail & Admissions Supervisor, you'll lead front-line operations, deliver exceptional visitor experiences, drive commercial performance and support IWM's mission and sustainability.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
IWM Churchill War RoomsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£29,860 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/ANational Museum of the Royal Navy
Join our team and help preserve one of the world's most famous ships
The Royal Navy Museums (RNM) is seeking two enthusiastic Apprentice Shipwrights to join the team delivering the conservation of the world's oldest commissioned warship HMS Victory. This is a fixed term 32 month apprenticeship.
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 16/08/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
£24,784.50 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392 891370
Imperial War Museums
The Exhibitions Workshop & Display Technician supports the delivery, installation, maintenance and dismantling of exhibitions and displays across Imperial War Museums. The role is responsible for maintaining both permanent and temporary galleries, carrying out regular gallery checks and undertaking any repair or maintenance work required to ensure exhibitions remain safe and functional.
Date posted: 11/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Imperial War Museums
This is an exciting opportunity to join a major collections programme that will prepare a significant proportion of IWM's large object collections for relocation to a new state-of-the-art conservation and storage facility.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,600 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Museum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Project Curator to join the department of Greece and Rome to support, develop and deliver the Amazons exhibition.
Date posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£24,620 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 73238396Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
28939Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
British Library
The British Library’s Learning Team is responsible for leading on the Library’s engagement with school students, teachers, families, and adult learners.
Date posted: 27/07/2026
Deadline: 17/08/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EducationEvents
Other
Outreach
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Registrars team!
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 27/08/2026
Location:
Tate Stores and across Tate's London sitesCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£19,604.40 (pro rata to the full-time equivalent of £32,674 per annum)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987Royal Pavilion and Museums
Would you like the opportunity to start a career in IT and digital support while gaining practical experience in a unique museum setting?
Brighton & Hove Museums has an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Digital Support Technician Apprentice to work with the Head of IT across our museum sites, historic buildings and public-facing services, including the Royal Pavilion.
Date posted: 16/07/2026
Deadline: 14/08/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
ITSalary:
£15,392Contract type:
OtherHours:
Full timeTelephone:
03000290900