Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Museums Liverpool
We’re looking for an experienced marketing professional that has a creative flare, a fantastic understanding of audience development and is highly engaged with arts and culture. You’ll get to work on an assortment of campaigns varying in type and size in a fast-paced environment.
Date posted: 29/05/2025
Deadline: 25/06/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
MarketingDigital
Salary:
£33,443 pro rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The East Asia Section of the Bodleian Libraries is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated and creative individual to work as the Subject Librarian (Chinese and Korean Studies), supporting world class research and teaching in Chinese and Korean Studies for Social Sciences and the Humanities.
Date posted: 19/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
KB Chen China Centre Library, Dickson Poon Building, Canterbury Road, OX2 6LU Bodleian Japanese Library, Nissan Institute Building, 27 Winchester Road, Oxford OX2 6NA Other Bodleian Humanities LibrarCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
Imperial War Museums
The Churchill War Rooms has a busy and growing tours and experiences business, which offers private behind the scenes tours of the historic rooms, both inside and outside of the public opening hours, on weekends and bank holidays.
Date posted: 21/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
Churchill War RoomsCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£ 33,000 - £ 35,000 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Library
We are looking for a proactive and organised individual with experience of working in a library or similar publishing/content environment.
Date posted: 27/05/2025
Deadline: 22/06/2025
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
OtherSalary:
£38,665 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. Aswell as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.
Date posted: 29/05/2025
Deadline: 17/06/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£ 29,933 - £ 37,070 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392891370
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. Aswell as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.
Date posted: 29/05/2025
Deadline: 29/06/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£29,993 - £33,872 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392891370
British Museum
Research Assistant: Craft Interactions in a New Kingdom Industrial Landscape
Scientific Research
Full-time (41 hours per week, including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (2 Years)
£35,868.30 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 1 July 2025
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 01/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£35,868.30 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
The National Archives
The Grants and Funding Officer is responsible for a range of tasks across The National Archives’ grants portfolio, both payable and receivable.
Date posted: 30/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationFinancial
Salary:
£32,731 - £36,701 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Tullie
We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Retail and Visitor Experience Manager to lead our front-of-house and retail operations.
Date posted: 03/06/2025
Deadline: 14/07/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£33,368 to £35,235 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you the History of Science Museum’s new Operations Manager? Based in the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built museum building, this role puts you at the heart of our Museum.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 30/06/2025
Location:
Oxford, OX1 3AZCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£31,459 - £36,616 (per annum)
British Museum
The Supporter Engagement Manager: Communications is responsible for designing a programme of printed and digital engagement.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 19/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £34713 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 25 June 2025
Date posted: 10/06/2025
Deadline: 25/06/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
British Museum
Project Curator: Sculpture Research and Documentation
Greece and Rome
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Date posted: 10/06/2025
Deadline: 24/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £29734 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed Term (12 months)
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 23 June 2025
Date posted: 30/05/2025
Deadline: 23/06/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
Imperial War Museums
IWM (Imperial War Museums)’s Participation team are looking for exceptional storytellers to join us as Facilitators.
Date posted: 27/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£25,927 per annum London (Full-time) and £12,963.50 (18 hours per week)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 30 June 2025
Date posted: 12/06/2025
Deadline: 30/06/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
Imperial War Museums
IWM (Imperial War Museums)’s Participation team are looking for exceptional storytellers to join us as Facilitators
Date posted: 27/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
IWM North - ManchesterCategory:
EducationSalary:
£9,911.20 per annum (£24,778 FTE)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
Imperial War Museums
The Events and Experiences Co-ordinator at Duxford manages the development, planning and operation of several commercial activities based around IWM’s collection of historic exhibits.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 01/07/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
EventsSalary:
£ 27,000 – £29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
British Library
The world-famous British Library has a rare and exciting opportunity for a permanent Desktop Technician to join our existing Technology team based in Boston Spa.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 20/06/2025
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
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: 13/06/2025
Deadline: 29/06/2025
Location:
EnglandCategory:
Collections CareLibrarian
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019