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 is looking for a Technical Project Lead to drive the delivery of two transformative, multi‑million‑pound projects: a state of the art Research Centre and a landmark new wing.
Date posted: 24/06/2026
Deadline: 26/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesTechnician
Salary:
£70,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Derby Museums Trust
This is a rare opportunity to lead the relocation project of one of the UK’s most significant museum collections.
Date posted: 30/06/2026
Deadline: 20/07/2026
Location:
DerbyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
50,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01332641901
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a People Partner to join the People and Culture team at Royal Museums Greenwich on a 3-month fixed-term contract.
Date posted: 29/06/2026
Deadline: 10/07/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
HRSalary:
£10,500 (FTE £42,000)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a People Partner to join the People and Culture team at Royal Museums Greenwich on a permanent basis.
Date posted: 29/06/2026
Deadline: 21/07/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
HRSalary:
£42,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
British Museum
The British Museum is preparing to launch a major fundraising campaign with a target of raising at least £500 million through philanthropy!
Date posted: 02/07/2026
Deadline: 23/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £48756 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
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
Tate
Tate is looking for an exceptional Project Manager to lead on a nationally significant tour.
Date posted: 17/06/2026
Deadline: 06/07/2026
Location:
RemoteCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£380 per dayContract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7887 4987
Science Museum Group
Project Manager (Exhibitions & Galleries)
Date posted: 26/06/2026
Deadline: 03/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£35000 - £42000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Project Manager (Exhibitions & Galleries)
Date posted: 29/06/2026
Deadline: 13/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £42000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Project Manager (Exhibitions & Galleries)
Date posted: 26/06/2026
Deadline: 03/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£35000 - £42000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
The British Museum is looking for an experienced, driven and collaborative Project Manager to help deliver an ambitious programme of exhibitions.
Date posted: 26/06/2026
Deadline: 10/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £41723 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
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:
n/a
British Library
We are looking for a Digital Humanities Research Software Engineer (DH RSE) to become an integral part of the Digital Research Team at the British Library.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 19/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£43,867 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
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
Glasgow Museums
We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.
Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city.
Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow. If you’re excited by the idea of being part of that, this could be the job for you.
Date posted: 30/06/2026
Deadline: 12/07/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£66,165.67 - £76,627.94Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 2874350
National Gallery
We're looking for a collaborative and technically capable Senior Data Analyst to join the National Gallery's Data & Insight team. You'll develop dashboards, reports and forecasting models that help colleagues make evidence-based decisions across audience, digital and commercial activity.
Date posted: 30/06/2026
Deadline: 13/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£41,623 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
The National Archives
We’re looking for a highly capable, hands-on infrastructure engineer to join our IT Operations team at The National Archives.
Date posted: 22/06/2026
Deadline: 03/07/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£50,569Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Library
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior commercial marketer, with strong business acumen, to join our team for a 13-month maternity cover and devise effective marketing strategies to meet ambitious revenue targets for the British Library.
Date posted: 22/06/2026
Deadline: 05/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
MarketingSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
The National Archives
This part-time role supports the collection, organisation and maintenance of accurate data that underpins our environmental sustainability reporting.
Date posted: 03/07/2026
Deadline: 19/07/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
£33,784 per annum, pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Library
Looking for a new technical job with a bit of a difference? Want to help develop new solutions for preserving the nation’s published digital memory? Then this might be the job for you! The British Library has an exciting opportunity for a new Technical Analyst to join our small team of analysts in our Digital Collection Management & Preservation department.
Date posted: 22/06/2026
Deadline: 05/07/2026
Location:
Boston Spa or St PancrasCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113