Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Gallery
The National Gallery has an exciting opportunity for a Research Manager (maternity cover) within the Development Department.
Date posted: 12/05/2025
Deadline: 21/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentResearch
Salary:
£41,522 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
National Army Museum
A unique opportunity for an experienced professional to join a passionate and committed team to develop and deliver the Museum’s Facilities Operations.
Date posted: 12/05/2025
Deadline: 09/06/2025
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
47,890-50,055Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7881 2477
Imperial War Museums
As Marketing Officer, you will have a key role to play in achieving the marketing team’s audience growth and retention targets.
Date posted: 12/05/2025
Deadline: 02/06/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£30,000 - £32,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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British Library
We are looking for a Content Writer to join the Editorial Team to research and write articles for our Qatar Project.
Date posted: 12/05/2025
Deadline: 25/05/2025
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Imperial War Museums
Are you passionate about history and skilled in mechanical conservation? Then join the IWM as a Conservator aboard one of London's most iconic attractions on the River Thames - HMS Belfast.
Date posted: 11/05/2025
Deadline: 02/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£30,300 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Imperial War Museums
We're seeking a dynamic Project Manager to be a pivotal force in IWM London's ambitious 2025 Masterplan projects.
Date posted: 11/05/2025
Deadline: 02/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£40,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Imperial War Museums
HMS Belfast attracts over 300,000 visitors each year. The branch charges an admission entry fee and manages the arrival of pre booked groups. The Retail and Admissions operation comprises a ticket desk and shop.
Date posted: 08/05/2025
Deadline: 22/05/2025
Location:
HMS Belfast - LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,804.80 per annum pro rata, £28,008 per annum FTEContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
na
Science Museum Group
Explainer role based at the Science Museum in London.
Date posted: 07/05/2025
Deadline: 28/05/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Outreach
Salary:
Up to £27007 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Collection Manager: Storage and Moves
Collection Care and Moves
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Date posted: 07/05/2025
Deadline: 21/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £32337 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a vacancy for a Visitor and Commemorative Giving Manager to join its Development Department.
Date posted: 07/05/2025
Deadline: 21/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£43,862 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
National Army Museum
The role of Programme Co-ordinator will work with the Director, Chelsea Heritage Quarter, and creative teams from all partner organisations to establish the Quarter as a must-see visitor destination telling stories about the UK’s rich history through the remarkable history and heritage of Chelsea.
Date posted: 06/05/2025
Deadline: 23/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Marketing
Other
Salary:
£27,900Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 77300717
National Army Museum
A unique opportunity to join our Front of House, working across both the Visitor Experience and Retail & Admissions teams.
Date posted: 06/05/2025
Deadline: 23/05/2025
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
NMW/NLWContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7881 2477
The National Archives
We are looking for a Document Services Manager to oversee the operation of one of our repositories, or associated areas.
Date posted: 02/05/2025
Deadline: 18/05/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£28,337Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Library
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Workflow Development Officer to lead our Digital Workflow Team, support renewal of our workflow management tools and facilitate the continued delivery and publication of content.
Date posted: 02/05/2025
Deadline: 18/05/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34,608 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
Collection Manager: Storage and Moves
Collection Care and Moves
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Date posted: 02/05/2025
Deadline: 23/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £32337 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
Working to the Head of Collections Access and Research, the Research and Knowledge Exchange Manager
will contribute to developing IWM’s research capacity as an Independent Research Organisation (IRO) and
to embedding knowledge exchange at the heart of IWM’s research programme.
Date posted: 02/05/2025
Deadline: 26/05/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
LibrarianResearch
Salary:
£40,000 to £44,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£38,394 per annum
The National Archives
The postholder will be a key member of The National Archives’ Research, Grants and Academic Engagement department of around 25 people.
Date posted: 02/05/2025
Deadline: 26/05/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ResearchDigital
Salary:
£32,721 - £40,680 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Imperial War Museums
The Retail and Admissions department welcomes over 2 million visitors each year. The department has 5 permanent Retail and Admissions operations across the IWM branches.
Date posted: 01/05/2025
Deadline: 18/05/2025
Location:
Churchill War RoomsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,204.80 per annum pro rata, £27,008 per annum FTEContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
na
Tate
Tate is seeking a strategic and dynamic Senior New Corporate Partnerships Manager to lead the development of high-value Corporate Partnerships that champion our mission to make art accessible and relevant to all.
Date posted: 30/04/2025
Deadline: 14/05/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£44,594 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888