Jobs
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British Library
We are looking for a commercially driven E-Commerce Manager to lead and grow the British Library’s online retail channel. This role is responsible for delivering online revenue, optimising the customer journey, and ensuring a high-quality, accessible and engaging digital shopping experience.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 07/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113Museum of London
We’re transforming how people access and engage with our collections, and this apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in library and archive work while working towards the Library, Information and Archive Service Assistant Level 3 qualification through the Westminster Adult Education Service.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 10/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistLibrarian
Other
Salary:
Minimum of £19,801 per annum, up to £23,195 per annum in line with National Living Wage, plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
British Library
The British Library Estates & Facilities Management department has an interesting and rewarding permanent vacancy for a Facilities Helpdesk Operator. The role is based in St Pancras, where we provide services and support for both our sites at St Pancras, London & Boston Spa, Yorkshire.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
The British Library’s Learning team is seeking a Content Manager for its forthcoming online resource, Discovering Historical Sources.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 11/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£35,993 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking an experienced Senior Exhibitions Manager for a 12 month fixed term contract, to be based within the Exhibitions Department.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 13/05/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£43,346 - £45,180Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
British Museum
We are looking for an experienced and motivational Manager to help deliver an outstanding visitor experience at the British Museum.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £33033 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Patrons Coordinator
Full-time
Hybrid (at least 3 days per week on-site in Bloomsbury, London)
Permanent
£31,979 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Tuesday 5 May 2026
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,979 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
We are seeking a Patrons Manager to play a leading role in the management and development of the Museum's Patrons Programme.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £35928 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
Tate is seeking a talented Finance Business Partner to take ownership of reporting for their Budget Holders.
Our Ideal candidate will be a pro-active individual, keen to develop new skills, enhance knowledge and happy to contribute new ideas and improvements.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 27/04/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£48,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an organised and proactive Membership & Fundraising Assistant to help support the successful operation of the Horniman’s individual giving schemes, primarily focussed on the popular Membership scheme. This includes administration, communications and supporting campaigns and exclusive events.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Location:
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£28,377Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
Science Museum Group
Contact Centre Advisor
Date posted: 21/04/2026
Deadline: 28/04/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £14.80 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
The National Archives
We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented B2B marketeer, with an interest in history and the cultural sector.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 03/05/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£35,759Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The National Archives
The Information Manager is the product owner for our information management systems, and responsible for policy development, and the engagement on these areas with senior management and the wider organisation.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 30/04/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ITOther
Salary:
£40,000 to £43,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Library
A front of house receptionist is required to join our Business & IP Centre at the British Library. This full time, in-person role will provide high quality, first-line, customer-focused services and information to all users and visitors to the Business & IP Centre.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937Museum of London
The coming years represent an unprecedented time for London Museum as we build a New Museum for London in West Smithfield.
The historic collections are moving to both new and existing displays and stores. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale collections move and develop your experience of collections documentation, management and care.
Date posted: 17/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
34,631 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
65000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
British Library
A vacancy has arisen for a music cataloguer in the Special Collections Metadata team at St. Pancras. The post holder will join a small team responsible for cataloguing printed, manuscript and digital music materials. Tasks will include creating and deriving catalogue records using RDA (Resource Description and Access),
Date posted: 16/04/2026
Deadline: 03/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Research
Salary:
31244Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113Museum of London
London Museum is at a once-in-a-generation turning point. As we prepare to open our landmark new home at Smithfield alongside our established site at Docklands, we’re building the operational foundations that will carry us forward and retail is at the heart of it.
Date posted: 16/04/2026
Deadline: 28/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Circa £40,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
The National Archives
The National Archives has an exciting opportunity for Document Production Advisors to join our Document Services team to work in Kew.
Date posted: 15/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
OtherSalary:
£28,100 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as an Events Administrator.
Date posted: 14/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Salary:
The salary for this role is £31,500 per annum.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544