Jobs
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Imperial War Museums
As Linux and Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the systems that underpin IWM's Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) and wider digital collections environment. Your work will help ensure critical services remain reliable, resilient and secure, enabling colleagues, researchers and visitors to access and benefit from IWM's invaluable digital collections.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
ITSalary:
£44,000 to £54,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
1234567890
Imperial War Museums
This is an exciting opportunity to join a major collections programme that will prepare a significant proportion of IWM's large object collections for relocation to a new state-of-the-art conservation and storage facility.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,600 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
National Army Museum
We are seeking to appoint a Part-Time Learning Producer to research, develop, co-ordinate and deliver our vibrant and participatory schools programme with an emphasis on younger age groups and SEN/SEND.
Date posted: 20/07/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£34,040Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078812478
National Museums Liverpool
Create and deliver engaging activities for families, children and young people. Inspire inclusive participation and meaningful connections with our museums and galleries.
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 02/09/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
EducationExhibitions
Front of house/visitor services
Other
Outreach
Salary:
£33,404 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
The British Museum is looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join their growing Philanthropy team at an exciting and pivotal moment!
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 09/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Galleries Scotland
Full time, Fixed Term (3 months)
Salary £29,454 - £30,668 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site working
Date posted: 14/08/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£29,454 - £30,668 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Project Curator to join the department of Greece and Rome to support, develop and deliver the Amazons exhibition.
Date posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£24,620 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Greece and Rome Department as Project Curator: Ancient Anatolia.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£36,396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
National Library of Scotland
Part time (17.5 hours per week), fixed term for 6 months, £41,938 (£20,969 pro-rata) per annum, Civil Service Pension and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 31/07/2026
Deadline: 16/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationCuratorial
Digital
Salary:
£41,938 (£20,969 pro-rata) per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
Imperial War Museums
This is an exciting opportunity to join IWM Duxford during a period of major transformation. As a Project Manager, you'll support the delivery of high-profile projects, helping create outstanding visitor experiences while preserving and showcasing nationally significant collections.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£38,000 to £42,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Science Museum Group
Public Programme Developer at the National Science and Media Museum
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 26/08/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £29400 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM's research team and help deliver ambitious research and knowledge exchange activity. You'll develop academic partnerships, secure external funding, build research capability, and support impactful projects that strengthen IWM's position as a leading Independent Research Organisation.
Date posted: 15/07/2026
Deadline: 16/08/2026
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£42,500 - £45,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Gallery
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Research Manager for the Development Department of the National Gallery, London.
Date posted: 13/08/2026
Deadline: 31/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£42,975Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Imperial War Museums
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Retail & Admissions team at Churchill War Rooms. As a Retail & Admissions Supervisor, you'll lead front-line operations, deliver exceptional visitor experiences, drive commercial performance and support IWM's mission and sustainability.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
IWM Churchill War RoomsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£29,860 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/ALocation:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
43419Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
British Museum
We are seeking an exceptional Senior Interpretation Planner: Exhibitions to lead the development of ambitious interpretation strategies for major special exhibitions and changing free displays.
Date posted: 28/07/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£43,317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396National Museum of the Royal Navy
Join our team and help preserve one of the world's most famous ships
The Royal Navy Museums (RNM) is seeking two enthusiastic Apprentice Shipwrights to join the team delivering the conservation of the world's oldest commissioned warship HMS Victory. This is a fixed term 32 month apprenticeship.
Date posted: 06/08/2026
Deadline: 16/08/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
£24,784.50 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392 891370Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£30,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
OtherTelephone:
02078145611
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term (9 months)
Salary £46,218 - £51,725 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 14/08/2026
Deadline: 26/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSalary:
£46,218 - £51,725 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Army Museum
You will contribute to the delivery of reliable IT and audio-visual services, enabling colleagues to work effectively while ensuring visitors benefit from seamless and engaging interactions.
Date posted: 20/07/2026
Deadline: 24/08/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£35,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812486