Jobs
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British Museum
Join a dynamic and friendly Development team helping to deliver some of the British Museum's most exciting upcoming activity!
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 13/03/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £35928 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Senior Exhibition & Spatial Designer
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 27/02/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£39000 - £44000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Sir John Soane's Museum
The Museum is seeking an exceptional House and Facilities Manager to work with the Conservation, Curatorial and front of house teams to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of the three Grade I listed buildings which comprise this small but high-profile national museum, which has 150,000 visitors a year.
Date posted: 19/02/2026
Deadline: 04/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£43,190Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404273
Tate
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the world’s leading cultural institutions and play a central role in managing its financial operations. You will bring a recognised accountancy qualification and a proven ability to navigate complex financial environments, offering strategic insight and operational excellence.
Date posted: 19/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSenior management
Salary:
£75,000 to £80,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Museum
Join the British Museum's Collection Documentation team in a key coordinating role!
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 03/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Senior Data and Insight Manager
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £45000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Deputy Retail Manager
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £35537 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Join the British Museum's International Partnerships team and help shape our global collaborations!
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 03/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
Up to £34653 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Apply today for a chance to help shape the future of the VSS department at the UK's number one tourist attraction!
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 03/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
SecuritySalary:
Up to £34406 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Join the British Museum's Greece and Rome department in a focused, high‑impact curatorial role!
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
We are seeking an enthusiastic Copyright and Compliance Support Officer to support the compliance work of the British Library / Qatar Foundation Partnership programme.
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
LegalSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Imperial War Museums
Your expertise will directly enhance how thousands of researchers interact with IWM’s stories, collections, and knowledge, helping ensure our research offer remains of the highest standard
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
£34,000-£36,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
Imperial War Museums
You’ll play a leading role in shaping campaigns that bring our stories to life and broaden our appeal, especially with families at IWM London and IWM North.
Date posted: 13/02/2026
Deadline: 23/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£45,000-£47,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
Tate
Could you be our next Visitor Engagement and Operations Manager? No two days will ever be the same at Tate!
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 26/02/2026
Location:
Tate Modern and Tate BritainCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£39,790Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078878888
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Tate Modern Paintings Conservation team supporting its programme of exhibitions, displays & loans.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£23,874 (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
Sir John Soane's Museum
We are seeking to recruit specialist Guidebook Sellers to be employed on a casual basis and be responsible for greeting visitors and selling guidebooks. We are looking for people who are available to work Wednesday to Sunday. Shifts last for 4 hours and are either morning (9:45am to 1:45pm) or afternoon (12:45pm to 4:45pm). We hope to offer at least two shifts a week.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£13.85 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02074404273
National Army Museum
Are you passionate about video content and social media, and excited to share new stories with audiences? We are seeking to appoint a Digital Communications Officer to create high-quality and engaging content for a range of digital platforms and social media channels.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£30,950pa (plus allowance and benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812493
British Museum
This is the only role of its kind in the UK. It represents an opportunity to curate and expand a world-class collection of 50,000 medals!
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 04/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The National Archives
We have two fantastic opportunities for talented marketeers, with an interest in history and the cultural sector.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£35,759 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a Heritage Operations Officer to join the Astronomy team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
AdministrationOutreach
Salary:
£36,900 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565