Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Gallery
The National Gallery’s Learning Team brings people and paintings together. Would you like to explore creative ways to engage audiences, gain hands-on experience, and develop new skills? We’re looking for two Creative Learning Trainees to join our team in early 2027.
Date posted: 26/10/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
The National Gallery, LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£25,660.80 per annum working 4 days per week (based on an FTE of £32,076 per annum).Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
National Army Museum
Creative role leading on Product Development, Merchandising and Ecommerce to engage and extend physical and digital audience reach, grow retail income and enhance our brand reputation
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£22,218 (pro rata of FTE £37,030)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077300717
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking an organised and proactive Access Control Assistant to help maintain the safety and security of one of the world's most visited cultural institutions.
Date posted: 26/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£32,447 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Collection Management department of one of the world’s leading art institutions. We are seeking one Senior Art Handling Technician to work and plan for our medium and long-term Storage Programme for Tate’s Collections. This role plays a key part in facilitating artwork moves between storage facilities to optimise storage capacity in support programmes.
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
SE1 5GGCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£32,674Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 8874974
Imperial War Museums
At HMS Belfast, you'll be part of a team welcoming more than 300,000 visitors annually to one of London's most iconic historic attractions. You'll work across the admissions desk and shop, help visitors by providing information about the ship, support ticket sales and promote retail products.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
IWM HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.
We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire.
Date posted: 22/10/2026
Deadline: 11/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£23,316.31Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 205 2266
National Gallery
We are looking for enthusiastic Guest Experience Hosts to join our Gallery team on a permanent basis. Positions are available with 15-hour, 25-hour, and 30-hour weekly contracts.
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 17/11/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7747 2885
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Project Accountant.
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
CosfordCategory:
FinancialSalary:
27,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 205 2266
Lakeland Arts
he role is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Lakeland Arts’ properties, car parks, and surrounding land. It provides both technical and practical support across a range of maintenance activities, working closely with other departments to maintain a safe environment for staff and deliver an exceptional experience for visitors.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
28,000 Pro RataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07557674537
Imperial War Museums
Through excellent customer service, strong product knowledge and proactive sales skills, you'll help visitors engage with the stories of those who served aboard the ship and understand the wider history of the Royal Navy and twentieth-century conflict.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
IWM HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will join the professional security team at the Ashmolean Museum, part of the University of Oxford and the world’s first public museum, helping to protect internationally significant collections while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for staff, visitors and contractors.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
Health and SafetySalary:
Grade 3
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Public Events Executive.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 23/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£29,434.15Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 2052266Royal Pavilion and Museums
Brighton & Hove Museums Trust is a dynamic charity dedicated to preserving and celebrating our city’s rich history. We care for over one million objects and manage some of the most iconic buildings in Brighton & Hove, none more famous than the stunning Royal Pavilion.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 05/11/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£29,355 – £31,332Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
03000290900
National Museums Liverpool
As Learning Facilitator, you will deliver engaging learning experiences that connect children, young people and educators with our collections, stories and spaces. Through workshops, events and activities, you'll inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 11/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£27,240 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Library
The British Library is looking for a Conservation Intern to join our Conservation Department.
Date posted: 19/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£27,706 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Imperial War Museums
IWM Duxford is seeking an Air Show Assistant to support the planning and delivery of our internationally renowned air shows and flying events. Working closely with the Air Show Team and Flying Display Directors, you'll coordinate event administration, prepare operational documentation, support stakeholders and help deliver outstanding events that attract visitors from across the UK and beyond.
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£24,000 - £25,340Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Science Museum Group
Could you help move one of the UK's most important scientific collections, from microscope slides to railway carriages?
Date posted: 28/10/2026
Deadline: 11/11/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £25820 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Exhibitions and Art Handling team at Tate Liverpool as we prepare to reopen!
Date posted: 28/10/2026
Deadline: 10/11/2026
Location:
Tate Liverpool + RIBA NorthCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£29,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
Imperial War Museums
Working during peak visitor periods, you'll help ensure our guests receive excellent service while supporting the smooth operation of admissions and retail activities.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
IWM HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
National Army Museum
Seeking a passionate Soft Play and Birthday Party Assistant to join our Front of House team, delivering high standards, engaging visitors and enhancing their experience.
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
London Living WageContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077300717