Jobs
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National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £34,944 - £38,218 (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Flexible working
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 15/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationPhotographic
Salary:
£34,944 - £38,218 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
Join the British Museum as an Assistant Librarian in our Collection Projects and Resources department!
Date posted: 16/12/2025
Deadline: 13/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The British Library has an internationally renowned collection of medieval and early modern manuscripts made in Britain and Europe before 1600. We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent Cataloguer and Researcher of Medieval Manuscripts, based in the Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts team.
Date posted: 23/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareResearch
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
NegotiableContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
We are looking for two Cleaners on a part-time basis to work at one of Bradford's most unique visitor attractions!
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 13/01/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £12.6 per hour + 17.5 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Are you looking for a role where you can shape national railway heritage work through rigorous record-keeping, clear communication and leadership?
Date posted: 30/12/2025
Deadline: 13/01/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £20550 per annum + part time, 21 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is looking for someone with experience or transferable skills in planning maintenance projects from inspection through to completion, and an interest in working with historic buildings and objects while learning how to blend modern and traditional building techniques.
Date posted: 22/12/2025
Deadline: 05/01/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesConservation
Health and Safety
Other
Salary:
£26,742 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643
British Library
Are you a creative and commercially savvy content professional? Do you know your TikTok audiences from your Linkedin networkers? The British Library is seeking a Content Coordinator (Commercial) to plan, create, and manage compelling digital content across our social media, email, and web platforms.
Date posted: 22/12/2025
Deadline: 14/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
MarketingDigital
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
National Museums Liverpool
In this role, you will support the Finds Liaison Officer by identifying finds made by members of the public and record them on a national database. You will also assist with implementing the Treasure Act 1996 and contribute to achieving the aims of the Portable Antiquities Scheme. The position involves engaging with a wide range of people, including members of the public and attending events.
Date posted: 19/12/2025
Deadline: 14/01/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationConservation
Curatorial
Other
Salary:
£12,707.51 per annum (£26,121 pro rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
The National Archives
Transfer Advisers are responsible for the operational end-to-end process of transferring records from public record bodies and/or their third party suppliers to The National Archives.
Date posted: 18/12/2025
Deadline: 01/01/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,258Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The National Archives
This role supports our Freedom of Information (FOI) request service by monitoring the case management system, the triage and entry of requests, and customer correspondence.
Date posted: 18/12/2025
Deadline: 01/01/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,258Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Finance Assistant.
Date posted: 16/12/2025
Deadline: 11/01/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
FinancialSalary:
The salary for this role is £28,900.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Library
We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and qualified book conservators to join the British Library Conservation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on our unique and diverse collection and participate in all the activities to support the library services.
Date posted: 15/12/2025
Deadline: 12/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
The British Library, in Partnership with the Qatar National Library is digitising and publishing collection items related to Qatar and the region. This partnership brings to life rare and unique items from our collections, making them accessible for audiences worldwide.
Date posted: 09/12/2025
Deadline: 04/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
We are seeking a Cataloguer to work on the Vijayanagara Research Project archive, a collection comprising modern architectural drawings, photographs and maps documenting Hampi, Vijayanagara—a UNESCO World Heritage Site in south India.
Date posted: 08/12/2025
Deadline: 18/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Ashmolean Museum of Art & Archaeology, History of Science Museum, Museum of Natural History and the Pitt Rivers Museum currently have over 8.5 million objects, with 7,000m2 of this collection stored across multiple locations in Oxfordshire, with the remainder being stored within the Museums.
You will be required to work as part of a team to move museum objects.
Date posted: 03/12/2025
Deadline: 05/01/2026
Location:
OxfordshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,437 – £32,108 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01865 277000
Imperial War Museums
Lead and support volunteers at IWM to deliver impactful, enjoyable experiences across our sites. This dynamic role involves coordination, training, and collaboration, championing a strong volunteer ethos and ensuring smooth operations front and back of house.
Date posted: 18/12/2025
Deadline: 12/01/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,000 to £29,000 per annum, full time equivalent (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
Sir John Soane's Museum
The Management Accountant is responsible for ensuring that the staff and Trustees are supplied with timely, accurate and relevant financial information. This includes budgets for the Museum, trading subsidiary, individual departments and capital and revenue projects as necessary, as well as
quarterly management accounts, cash flow and forecast, with additional analyses and reports as necessary.
Date posted: 02/12/2025
Deadline: 31/12/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
23,735Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074404273