Jobs
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British Museum
Join the British Museum's Middle East department as Curator for Reception of Ancient Middle East and Egypt.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 17/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annum + CS Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
We're looking for a highly organised, proactive Administrator to join our friendly and close-knit Volunteer's Office.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 10/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £11856.8 per annum + CS Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The British Library leads and collaborates in growing the world’s knowledge base. We are engaged in a major partnership with the Qatar Foundation and the Qatar National Library to digitise and make available material relating to the history of the Gulf and Arabic scientific manuscripts.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Museum
The British Museum is hiring for a Client Project Manager to help deliver major capital projects in one of the world's greatest cultural institutions.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 03/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £49829 per annum + Hybrid, 25 days annual leave, pensionContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
You’ll play a key role in recruiting, training, engaging and supporting volunteer teams, ensuring day to day operations run smoothly and safely. Working closely with leaders from Visitor Experience, Learning & Engagement, Membership, Conservation, Curatorial and more, you’ll continue to build a thriving volunteer culture that accelerates IWM’s mission and maximises our impact.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 12/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£23,232.22 Pro RataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07731708877
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a Content and Engagement Specialist to drive collaboration and innovation in the Heritage Science Data Service (HSDS) project, a groundbreaking initiative to transform access to heritage science data across the UK’s GLAM sector.
Date posted: 19/03/2026
Deadline: 12/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£41,623 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
Science Museum Group
Corporate relationships Manager (New business) at the Science Museum, London
Date posted: 19/03/2026
Deadline: 26/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£35000 - £38240 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
A great candidate experience sets the tone for everything that follows — and this role is central to making that happen. As a Talent Acquisition Officer, you will contribute to smoother, more effective recruitment processes across the organisation.
Date posted: 19/03/2026
Deadline: 13/04/2026
Location:
Imperial War Museums, LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£35,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Imperial War Museums
Internal communication is at the heart of how IWM brings its strategy, culture and major organisational projects to life for its people. Over the next 12 months, we will be launching significant initiatives including a new Vision & Purpose for IWM, major HR and IT developments, and organisation‑wide change programmes.
Date posted: 19/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
National Army Museum
The Museum is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Senior Front of House Assistant, working across the Visitor Experience and Visitor Welcome & Retail Teams to ensure the safe, welcoming, engaging and commercially focused operation of our Front of House services.
Date posted: 18/03/2026
Deadline: 17/04/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£30,950pa plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812410
National Army Museum
The Museum is seeking an exceptional Deputy Front of House Manager to work with Visitor Experience and Visitor Welcome & Retail Assistants to ensure the safe, welcoming and commercially focused operation of our Front of House services.
Date posted: 18/03/2026
Deadline: 17/04/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£34,040pa plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812410
Imperial War Museums
This is a pivotal leadership role at an exciting time for IWM. As Head of Exhibitions and Interpretation, you’ll shape and deliver the temporary exhibition and gallery updates programme across all five IWM branches: London, North, Duxford, HMS Belfast and Churchill War Rooms. We have big ambitions to grow audiences over the coming years.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£58,000-£62,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Museum
Join the British Museum's award‑winning Design & Interpretation Studio as a Senior 3D Designer!
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 07/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for an enthusiastic Collection Registrar to join this exciting project.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 29/03/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£35,561Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Tate
Tate is looking for three Art Handling Technicians to join the Collection Care team across our London sites! The opportunities include full-time and part-time roles.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£17,318.40 (pro-rata)Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7887 8888
British Library
We are currently seeking a Partners and Activities Coordinator to help support the programme’s operations and external relationships during an exciting period of activity. This post is funded until 31 March 2027.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 12/04/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
31,244Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Museum
This is a hands‑on and highly creative role within the Museum's Design & Interpretation Studio!
Date posted: 16/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £35928 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
As Senior Graphic Designer, you will lead the creative output of the design team from concept to execution!
Date posted: 16/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
As Junior Graphic Designer, you will help shape high‑quality design work across print, digital, and spatial teams!
Date posted: 16/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Portrait Gallery
The CRM Manager is responsible for the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) function across the Gallery. They manage the Gallery’s CRM database (Tessitura) and work with a range of departments to support the use and development of the system, including providing technical support and training.
Date posted: 13/03/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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