Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. Aswell as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.
Date posted: 29/05/2025
Deadline: 15/06/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£48,692 - £50,213 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392891370
The National Archives
The Grants and Funding Officer is responsible for a range of tasks across The National Archives’ grants portfolio, both payable and receivable.
Date posted: 30/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationFinancial
Salary:
£32,731 - £36,701 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Formal Learning Coordinator.
Date posted: 13/06/2025
Deadline: 09/07/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
AdministrationEducation
Salary:
The salary for this post is between £28,900 to £31,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Imperial War Museums
The Facilities Manager will be responsible for delivery of a professional, effective estate and facilities management service in line with IWMs Corporate Estate Strategy.
Date posted: 27/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£ 40,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Imperial War Museums
The Events and Experiences Co-ordinator at Duxford manages the development, planning and operation of several commercial activities based around IWM’s collection of historic exhibits.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 01/07/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
EventsSalary:
£ 27,000 – £29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Sir John Soane's Museum
The Development Department devises and delivers all the Museum’s fundraising, including Patron and Friend schemes, major giving, grants from trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and legacies. The department is responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with all of the Museum’s supporters.
Date posted: 27/05/2025
Deadline: 20/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£66150Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404273
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. Aswell as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.
Date posted: 29/05/2025
Deadline: 17/06/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£ 29,933 - £ 37,070 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392891370
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Development Manager: Corporate Partnerships.
Date posted: 30/05/2025
Deadline: 15/06/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
The salary for this role is between £36,500 and £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Library
The world-famous British Library has a rare and exciting opportunity for a permanent Desktop Technician to join our existing Technology team based in Boston Spa.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 20/06/2025
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Film Institute
We are looking for a Curator to join our vibrant Screencraft team, working with the UK’s most extensive collection of still photography, costume and production sketches, film posters and graphic arts collections for film and television.
Date posted: 03/06/2025
Deadline: 23/06/2025
Location:
BerkhamstedCategory:
ArchivistCollections Care
Curatorial
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442079574752
The National Archives
As the Corporate Safety Advisor, you will take the lead in delivering innovative solutions and embedding a culture of safety at The National Archives.
Date posted: 15/05/2025
Deadline: 17/06/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Health and SafetyOther
Salary:
£45,000 - £50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Library
We are looking for a proactive and organised individual with experience of working in a library or similar publishing/content environment.
Date posted: 27/05/2025
Deadline: 22/06/2025
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
OtherSalary:
£38,665 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
National Gallery
This is a 2 year fixed term contract, working full time hours of 35 per week.
Date posted: 06/06/2025
Deadline: 20/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Salary:
£42,655 gross per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
NA
Imperial War Museums
The Churchill War Rooms has a busy and growing tours and experiences business, which offers private behind the scenes tours of the historic rooms, both inside and outside of the public opening hours, on weekends and bank holidays.
Date posted: 21/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
Churchill War RoomsCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£ 33,000 - £ 35,000 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Life is looking for a Collections Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.
Date posted: 13/06/2025
Deadline: 06/07/2025
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£50,985.29 - £59,092.75Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking an enthusiastic Children’s Activity Coordinator to develop and deliver innovative, inspiring, and fun holiday club activities for 7–11-year-olds. If you have experience of developing activities for children and would like to work in a museum or are looking for something inspiring over the Summer, then we’d love to hear from you!
Date posted: 03/06/2025
Deadline: 15/06/2025
Location:
DudleyCategory:
EducationSalary:
Pro-rata to £1,239.69 based on £26,000 full-time annual equivalentContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643 (ext: 304)
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed Term (12 months)
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 23 June 2025
Date posted: 30/05/2025
Deadline: 23/06/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 25 June 2025
Date posted: 10/06/2025
Deadline: 25/06/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 30 June 2025
Date posted: 12/06/2025
Deadline: 30/06/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
The National Archives
You’ll validate, transform and process complex textual data, working across SQL, JSON, and XML-based structures to ensure that the UK’s digital history remains structured, searchable, and usable.
Date posted: 02/06/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
£40,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979