Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Natural History Museum
The Senior Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and the rest of the Philanthropy team, feeding into the overall strategy for the team. They will manage a portfolio of funder accounts which deliver long-term, high-value strategic partnerships as well as building new relationships.
Date posted: 07/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
52000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5000
Science Museum Group
Head of Marketing and Communications
Date posted: 26/08/2025
Deadline: 09/09/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
MarketingSalary:
Up to £58000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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, University of Oxford.
Date posted: 29/07/2025
Deadline: 03/09/2025
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW), with the option for some working from home.Category:
Senior managementSalary:
£55,636 - £64,228 (per annum)
Tate
This is a rare opportunity to lead the design and creative direction at Tate.
Date posted: 12/08/2025
Deadline: 08/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£52,000
British Museum
Management Accountant
Finance
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£49,829 - £54,992 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 1 September 2025
Date posted: 14/08/2025
Deadline: 01/09/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£49,829 - £54,992Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
British Museum
Programme Manager x 2
Estates and Capital Projects
41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)”
Permanent
£58,162 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 05 September 2025
Date posted: 18/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£58,162 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8864
National Gallery
The National Gallery has an exciting opportunity for a Building Project Manager to join the Building and Facilities Department working in the Building Fabric Projects and Maintenance team.
Date posted: 19/08/2025
Deadline: 31/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£52,009 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
British Museum
The British Museum is embarking on one of the most ambitious transformations in its history, and we are seeking an outstanding Interim Director of Estates and Capital Projects.
Date posted: 22/08/2025
Deadline: 15/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSenior management
Salary:
£110,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8864
Imperial War Museums
IWM is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Resources department, partnering closely with the Director to deliver expert legal support across our organisation.
Date posted: 15/08/2025
Deadline: 15/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
LegalSalary:
£70,000 - £75,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Victoria & Albert Museum
The successful candidate will take the lead in shaping and delivering an ambitious approach to the V&A’s international work, working with senior managers and stakeholders across the V&A to create an imaginative business strategy for the period 2026-2030.
Date posted: 08/07/2025
Deadline: 29/08/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
circa £85,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
National Army Museum
We are seeking a volunteer to assist on the Remembering War project by digitally editing oral history recordings and making transcripts. This material will feature in a small exhibition at the National Army Museum.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience of content development and interpretation within an exhibition context at a national museum.
Date posted: 08/08/2025
Deadline: 04/09/2025
Location:
ChelseaCategory:
CuratorialExhibitions
Salary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7730 0717
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is currently recruiting for three Trustee roles.
Date posted: 12/08/2025
Deadline: 15/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
0Contract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums is seeking to appoint a FCDO Trustee to join the Board.
Date posted: 07/07/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
United KingdomCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Voluntary rolesContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
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