Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Museum of London
London Museum is recruiting two Project Assistants (Archaeology) to join our Archaeological Archive team. This is a great opportunity for early-career applicants with experience of working with archaeological collections and an interest in collections management.
Date posted: 12/05/2026
Deadline: 25/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,192 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking two outstanding early-career scholars to each take up an exciting 22-month full-time postdoctoral fellowship based in our newly established Research Department.
Date posted: 13/05/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£38,133Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
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
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
British Library
British Library Publishing has transformed in the last decade into one of the foremost institutional publishers of exciting, innovative, award-winning and beautifully produced trade books for the mainstream book market and heritage/gift sector.
Date posted: 12/05/2026
Deadline: 27/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
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
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
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
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
Sir John Soane's Museum
The Public Programmes Manager is responsible for the delivery of the programme including planning, budget management, on-the-day event management and evaluation.
Date posted: 13/05/2026
Deadline: 25/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£21,290Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074404273
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
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
British Museum
This is a hands‑on opportunity to work in the British Museum's Prints and Drawings Department as an Assistant Collection Manager!
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 26/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Galleries Scotland
Part-time or Full-time and Fixed term
Salary £27,362 per annum pro rata (£14.98 per hour)
Plus generous benefits package
On-site
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 25/05/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ExhibitionsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£27,362 per annum pro rata (£14.98 per hour)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6537
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
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
Science Museum Group
Public Programme Coordinator
Date posted: 20/05/2026
Deadline: 27/05/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£15000 - £18500 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Public Programme Coordinator
Date posted: 18/05/2026
Deadline: 25/05/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£15000 - £18500 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Duty Manager (Catering), you will support the smooth and efficient day-to-day running of the café, working alongside colleagues to maintain a positive and effective working environment and high service standards.
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 27/05/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12.71 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444