Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
As Head of Individual Giving, you will lead the strategy that drives this income. You’ll shape donor relationships at the highest level, grow key income streams, and ensure IWM continues to build long-term support from individuals across the UK and beyond.
Date posted: 30/03/2026
Deadline: 13/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£45,000-£48,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
Tate
Tate is looking for an ambitious, creatively driven Head of Marketing to shape how millions of people discover, engage with and return to art.
Date posted: 31/03/2026
Deadline: 19/04/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, Millbank, LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£72,769 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078878888
British Museum
The British Museum is looking for an inspirational Head of Project Management or Head of PMO to join and lead our team of project managers.
Date posted: 23/03/2026
Deadline: 13/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £58162 per annum + Hybrid, 25 days annual leave, pensionContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
As Head of Security, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading the British Museum's Security strategy at a defining moment in our history.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 28/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
SecuritySalary:
Up to £58162 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
Tate is looking for a Heritage Science Data specialist to join our team!
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
ConservationSalary:
19895Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
British Library
We are currently seeking a Partners and Activities Coordinator to help support the programme’s operations and external relationships during an exciting period of activity. This post is funded until 31 March 2027.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 12/04/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
31,244Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums (IWM) wishes to appoint a new Army Trustee. IWM traditionally has a Trustee on its Board from each of the three branches of the armed forces.
Date posted: 26/03/2026
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
N/AContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Museum
The British Museum is looking for an audience‑focused Interpretation Manager to help deliver sector‑leading galleries, special exhibitions and more.
Date posted: 30/03/2026
Deadline: 20/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £35928 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Scotland
This senior leadership role at National Museums Scotland offers an incredible opportunity to shape the future of the Global Arts, Cultures and Design department, managing the understanding, development, organisation, and public access to the collections.
Date posted: 30/03/2026
Deadline: 30/04/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£76,093 – 86,275Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 247 4223
National Museums Liverpool
Develop and deliver engaging, inclusive marketing and brand campaigns that showcase National Museums Liverpool’s seven museums, exhibitions and programmes. Using insight-led and commercially minded approaches, you’ll raise our profile, reach diverse audiences and collaborate across teams.
Date posted: 03/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
MarketingSalary:
£33,443 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
The National Archives
We are now seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Manager to help shape, support and optimise the day-to-day running of our conservation studios and heritage science laboratories.
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to manage our People & Culture team within a dynamic and ambitious cultural organisation.
Date posted: 25/03/2026
Deadline: 19/04/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
HRSalary:
£40,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Sir John Soane's Museum
The 2 day a week role facilitates the processing of commercial and other image requests and also supports the museum’s digital and preservation strategies through digital asset content creation.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 12/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£11,372 paContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074404273
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Tate Britain Curatorial team leading on the Financial and Programme Management of our exhibitions and displays.
Date posted: 26/03/2026
Deadline: 10/04/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£39,791 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Tullie
Want to be at the forefront of a bold reimagining of one the North’s leading museums?
Date posted: 27/03/2026
Deadline: 30/04/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£31,569 to £33,327 pro rata, per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
01228618719
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Working within the Projects and Exhibitions Technical Team and under the line management of the Projects and Exhibitions Technical Manager you will provide support to the team in the preparation and installation of exhibitions, projects, loans and Museum permanent displays.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 01/05/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
Grade 3
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Public Events Manager.
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 01/05/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
EventsSalary:
£30,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 2052266
Royal Museums Greenwich
Our Commerce and Visitor Experience department is looking for a new Publishing Project Editor to join the team.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
Greenwich, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£36,900 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Glasgow Museums
We are looking for Retail Assistants to join our Retail team at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum to support the BARBIE exhibition shop and ticket sales offer.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 12/04/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£24,673.24Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0141 2874350
Science Museum Group
Retail Sales Assistant
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 14/04/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.85 per hourContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795