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 Gallery
We are now recruiting for a new role – a Research Centre Manager – to support in the planning and daily delivery of an exceptional experience at the Research Centre, and to think creatively alongside Gallery colleagues about the Centre’s different spaces.
Date posted: 23/06/2026
Deadline: 09/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£39,626Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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We are looking for a Lead Rigger to join our team and play a key role in the ongoing care and maintenance of the wide range of rigs within RNM’s collection. This role helps ensure that all rigging is maintained to a high standard while retaining historical accuracy.
Date posted: 01/07/2026
Deadline: 13/07/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Salary (Grade 6) – £38,961 - £41,340 per annum (dependent upon experience )Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
39106Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Tullie
Tullie is looking for an AAT-qualified Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team at an exciting time in our development as we deliver Project Tullie - an ambitious capital programme transforming the museum and its role at the heart of Carlisle.
Date posted: 06/07/2026
Deadline: 03/08/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£28,496 – £31,569 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
National Army Museum
We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Objects Conservator to work to support the preservation and care for our unrivalled collections
Date posted: 11/06/2026
Deadline: 09/07/2026
Location:
Stevenage, UKCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£30,740Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812456
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We’re looking for an experienced Project Conservator to join the Collections Conservation and Care team and help deliver Nature + Love, a landmark National Heritage Lottery Fund project.
If you have a passion for the conservation of Natural Sciences collections, we want to hear from you.
Date posted: 26/06/2026
Deadline: 07/07/2026
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Exhibitions
Salary:
£ 39,211 pro-rata, per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £30,900 - £32,250 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 26/06/2026
Deadline: 17/07/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£30,900 - £32,250 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Science Museum Group
Do you have a talent for diagnosing technical problems and a passion for delivering great customer service?
Date posted: 30/06/2026
Deadline: 14/07/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £32640 per annum + 12-month FTCContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
The post-holder will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth-running of the office of the Director of Audiences and provide effective assistance, organisational and administrative support for the wider Audiences division. The post-holder will be proactive and flexible in working alongside the Director of Audiences & Innovation and various departments across the division.
Date posted: 30/06/2026
Deadline: 07/07/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
British Library
The British Library is looking to recruit a Hebrew Curator for a fixed-term of 24 months.
Date posted: 29/06/2026
Deadline: 12/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an experienced cleaner who take pride in maintaining a welcoming, safe, and high-quality environment for our visitors. Working within the Estates team, you will help keep galleries, offices, toilets, and glass showcases to an excellent standard.
To learn more about this opportunity and how to apply, please visit our website.
Date posted: 06/07/2026
Deadline: 20/07/2026
Location:
SE23 3PQCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,039 pro rata per annum (Actual salary: 21,824 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
British Museum
We are looking for an Assistant Collection Manager to join the Africa, Oceania and the Americas department.
Date posted: 30/06/2026
Deadline: 21/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
2 x Visitor Experience Assistant roles at the National Railway Museum
Date posted: 03/07/2026
Deadline: 10/07/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £24479 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
The Retail and Admissions department welcomes over 2 million visitors each year. The department has 5 permanent Retail and Admissions operations across the IWM branches. The department is responsible for generating income and profit for IWM; delivering a product range that is unique, relevant and inspiring.
Date posted: 03/07/2026
Deadline: 10/07/2026
Location:
HMS BelfastCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£28,860 (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07731708877
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Ashmolean Museum is seeking Evening Event Supervisors to oversee the safe and successful delivery of a wide range of evening events, including corporate functions, weddings, receptions, filming and University events.
Date posted: 30/06/2026
Deadline: 07/07/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
EventsSalary:
Grade 4
The National Archives
You will supervise a team of our Visitor Experience Assistants onsite, and will work with a range of stakeholders to deliver an excellent experience for our visitors.
Date posted: 30/06/2026
Deadline: 14/07/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£29,258 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
The National Archives
We’re looking for an IT Service Support Analyst to join our IT Operations team.
Date posted: 24/06/2026
Deadline: 08/07/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£29,258 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit an Assistant Curator- Visual Media and Archives.
Date posted: 22/06/2026
Deadline: 26/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistCuratorial
Salary:
£26,851.50Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
Tullie
Tullie is looking for a permanent HR & Business Support Administrator 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: 19/06/2026
Deadline: 17/07/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£25,967-£27,385Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01228618719Royal Pavilion and Museums
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, practical, and self-motivated individual to join the Collections Team at Brighton & Hove Museums. This specialist team is tasked with managing and interpretating nationally and internationally important collections.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 08/07/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£27,254 pro-rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900