Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
For enquiries about any of the vacancies listed here please contact the relevant organisation directly.
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National Army Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting and developing the technology that underpins both the Museum’s internal operations and its public-facing experiences.
Date posted: 11/05/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£35,500pa plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812486
National Army Museum
Responsible for the preventive care, environmental monitoring and conservation of items from the Museum’s collections across Museum sites.
Date posted: 18/05/2026
Deadline: 11/06/2026
Location:
StevenageCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£30,740pa plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812414
The National Archives
Would you like to work in an exciting and dynamic team, helping school children, families, young people and communities to engage with our archival documents through workshops, live broadcasts and creative projects?
Date posted: 13/05/2026
Deadline: 29/05/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,100 per annum, pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 392 5359
Tullie
Tullie is looking for a permanent Finance Coordinator to join our team at an exciting moment in our development, as we deliver Project Tullie - an ambitious capital development programme that is transforming the museum and its role at the heart of Carlisle.
Date posted: 22/05/2026
Deadline: 19/06/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£28,496 to £29,958Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
Tullie
Help shape the voice of Carlisle’s home of culture
Tullie is looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic Marketing & Communications Assistant to support the promotion of our exhibitions, events, learning programmes and visitor experiences.
Date posted: 22/05/2026
Deadline: 19/06/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£24,549 to £25,359Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
National Army Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to provide support to the Collections Standards and Care team
Date posted: 18/05/2026
Deadline: 11/06/2026
Location:
StevenageCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£27,650pa plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812414
British Museum
This is an excellent opportunity to join the British Museum's Money and Medals Department as an Assistant Collection Manager!
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 02/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The British Library is seeking to recruit four people to join the Acquisition Processing teams based at our Boston Spa site. The teams are responsible for acquiring and processing print and/or digital content in accordance with the British Library’s content development strategy.
Date posted: 08/05/2026
Deadline: 08/06/2026
Location:
Boston Spa, West YorkshireCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Derby Museums Trust
Are you passionate about museums and their rich cultural heritage, enthusiastic about fundraising and supporter communications, and want to make a difference?
Date posted: 06/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
DerbyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01332 255011
National Museum of the Royal Navy
The Laminator will play a critical role in the HMS Victory Project, ensuring a continuous and efficient flow of glued laminated timber components used in the conservation. They are responsible for preparing timber, managing the glueing process, and balancing the needs of plank and futtock production while upholding the highest standards of health and safety.
Date posted: 20/05/2026
Deadline: 31/05/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
£28,724 - £30,459 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
National Museum of the Royal Navy
We’re looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join our friendly and busy team. You’ll be right at the heart of what we do, helping to keep the Museum running smoothly by making sure financial transactions are accurate, timely and well controlled. From processing invoices to reconciling bank accounts, your work will directly support our museums.
Date posted: 20/05/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,651 - £28,217 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
023928 94170
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £27,362 per annum plus 20% shift allowance of £5,472 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 01/06/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSecurity
Salary:
£27,362 per annum plus 20% shift allowance of £5,472 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Tate
We are looking for a Retail Stock Supervisor to lead the Stock Team and support the Retail team in delivering the best possible in-store visitor experience by ensuring stock is accurately processed and made available when needed.
Date posted: 22/05/2026
Deadline: 02/06/2026
Location:
Tate Modern and Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£18.25 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a proactive, confident Ticketing Administrator to join the Ticketing team.
Date posted: 27/05/2026
Deadline: 10/06/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£15,515.92 (FTE: £25859.87 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
Science Museum Group
We're looking for a Cleaner for morning shifts on a part-time basis at one of the most unique visitor attractions in York!
Date posted: 26/05/2026
Deadline: 02/06/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £8392.8 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795