Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The History of Science Museum is looking for an Engagement & Content Producer to help create engaging digital and in-person experiences that connect audiences with the Museum’s collections, research, and public programme.
Date posted: 14/05/2026
Deadline: 10/06/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Grade 5
British Library
A 21-month post-doctoral fellowship using oral history to capture insight into the lived experience of the Covid-19 pandemic analysing new interviews alongside the recordings that were made during and between the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, especially those archived at the British Library.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
National Museums Liverpool
As Development Manager, you’ll support delivery of a major capital campaign, securing significant gifts and managing a strong pipeline of prospects. You’ll build relationships with donors and partners, develop compelling cases for support, and drive income through proactive fundraising.
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 10/06/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£41,825 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Library
The world-famous British Library have a rare and exciting opportunity for a permanent Desktop Technician to join our existing Technology team based in Boston Spa.
Do you:
• Get a buzz from providing a first-rate level of service?
• Want a superb work-life-balance?
• Want to be part of something you can be proud of whilst being looked after in the Public Sector?
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Turn Data into Insight. Inform Decisions. Drive Performance.
Royal Navy Museums (RNM) tells the extraordinary story of the Royal Navy - its global influence, rich heritage, and continuing relevance today. As a national museum with sites across the UK, we care for one of the world’s most significant maritime collections and welcome visitors from across the globe.
Date posted: 20/05/2026
Deadline: 04/06/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
Salary (Grade 6): £ 35,588 - £40,131 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
National Library of Scotland
Full time (35 hours per week), £48,643 per annum, permanent, Civil Service pension and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 21/05/2026
Deadline: 08/06/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationDesign
Other
Digital
Salary:
£48,643Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Ashmolean Museum is seeking an outstanding Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art to lead the development, interpretation, and research of post-1945 collections within the Western Art Department.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 22/06/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH). Home working is possible at least one day a week.Category:
CuratorialResearch
Salary:
Starting from £56,623 per annum
British Library
The British Library is seeking to recruit a Curator to join the Modern Archives and Manuscripts section at St Pancras on a permanent basis. The Modern Archives and Manuscripts section is responsible for the Western Manuscript collections 1601-1950, including major holdings of historical, political, literary, theatrical and scientific papers.
Date posted: 26/05/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
National Army Museum
Responsible for the preventive care, environmental monitoring and conservation of items from the Museum’s collections across Museum sites.
Date posted: 18/05/2026
Deadline: 11/06/2026
Location:
StevenageCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£30,740pa plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812414Museum of London
This is an exciting time to join the London Museum on the journey towards opening the new museum at Smithfield in 2026. This role offers a unique opportunity to bring your business partnering expertise to the Museum and grow as the role evolves over the next few years.
Date posted: 21/05/2026
Deadline: 07/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£40,050 to £44,766 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Sir John Soane's Museum
Events Manager is responsible for year-on-year growth in sales targets for the Museum’s commercial
venue hire, events, tours and filming and photography offer.
Date posted: 21/05/2026
Deadline: 08/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
up to £35,866Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404273
Science Museum Group
We're looking for a Cleaner for morning shifts on a part-time basis at one of the most unique visitor attractions in York!
Date posted: 26/05/2026
Deadline: 02/06/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £8392.8 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are recruiting a new Chair and Director of our Trading company (who will also serve as a Trustee on the Board of Birmingham Museums Trust) as well as up to three additional Directors to sit on the Trading company.
Date posted: 12/05/2026
Deadline: 11/06/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Voluntary PositionsContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
N.A
National Museums Liverpool
As a Catering Assistant, you’ll help create a welcoming experience by delivering great customer service and supporting the smooth running of the café. This busy, front-facing role involves serving food and drink, maintaining high standards, and contributing positively as part of a team.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 24/06/2026
Location:
Multiple locations availableCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£12.71 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Gallery
We are seeking an organised and collaborative Campaign Operations & Stewardship Manager to support campaign delivery, donor stewardship, and fundraising operations.
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 07/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a part-time assistant paintings conservator working on the structural conservation of panel and canvas supports.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£15,560 per annum (based on an FTE of £38,900 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
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
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
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