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
An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join the new senior team in Collections Management at The Bodleian Libraries, Oxford University.
Date posted: 05/11/2025
Deadline: 28/11/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW)Category:
Senior managementSalary:
£56,623 - £65,336 (per annum)
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking to involve Museum Records Historic Archive volunteers within the Museums Records team. Volunteers will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop their interest of working in an Archive environment within the Public Sector and 20th century records.
Date posted: 06/11/2025
Deadline: 12/11/2025
Location:
Kidbrooke, LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
(0)20 8312 6543
Tullie
We are seeking an inspiring and commercially minded Commercial Operations Manager to join our team. This is a key role that will shape how visitors experience Tullie, driving operational excellence and income growth across our visitor experience, retail, and catering teams.
Date posted: 06/11/2025
Deadline: 05/12/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£37,280Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £52,406 - £60,809 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 06/11/2025
Deadline: 27/11/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationSenior management
Salary:
£52,406 - £60,809 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Lakeland Arts
A member of Senior Managment Team and responsible for the operational and strategic financial management of Lakeland Arts
Date posted: 06/11/2025
Deadline: 28/11/2025
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£46,000-£48,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07557674537
British Museum
We are seeking an experienced heritage professional to lead the Portable Antiquities Scheme in England.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 28/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £57196 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Head of Retail, you will assist with all aspects of managing a multi-sited retail operation in accordance with company policy and practice.
You will manage staff performance and motivate the Retail team to maximise sales, meet targets and deliver the highest standard of customer care to all National Museums Liverpool (NML) visitors.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 03/12/2025
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£30,329 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
This is a wonderful opportunity for a museum specialist with experience of working with and handling human remains.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Duty Manager (Weekends) at the National Railway Museum, York
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 14/11/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £18505 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
As Curator of Prints, you will lead transhistorical and transnational print research and exhibitions
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£44719 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Gallery
Join the National Gallery in creating an innovative digital resource that will transform access to multidisciplinary research on paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds, one of Britain’s most influential 18th-century painters.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£41,623 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Gallery
Join the National Gallery in creating an innovative digital resource that will transform access to multidisciplinary research on paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds, one of Britain’s most influential 18th-century painters.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 30/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£41,623 per annum (20,811.50 pro rata)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
Imperial War Museums
IWM Duxford attracts over 350,000 visitors each year. The branch charges an admission entry fee and manages the arrival of all visitors and groups, including the thousands of visitors we welcome to our weekend Air Shows in May, July and September.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£3,931.20 Pro Rata (£24,570 per annum equivalent)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a curator for the museum's collections of objects from late medieval Europe, circa 1100-1500.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 05/12/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
We are looking for an experienced learning professional to lead and deliver our Early Years and Families programme, engaging children, families, and intergenerational audiences through creative, inclusive experiences with art across Tate Modern and Tate Britain.
Date posted: 07/11/2025
Deadline: 24/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£44,975 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997