Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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The National Archives
We're looking for a highly motivated, very experienced, well respected, and creative expert to build on the success of recent years and to further develop our conservation treatment agenda.
Date posted: 29/05/2025
Deadline: 15/06/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Senior management
Salary:
£50,489Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Development Manager: Corporate Partnerships.
Date posted: 30/05/2025
Deadline: 15/06/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
The salary for this role is between £36,500 and £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Imperial War Museums
The Churchill War Rooms has a busy and growing tours and experiences business, which offers private behind the scenes tours of the historic rooms, both inside and outside of the public opening hours, on weekends and bank holidays.
Date posted: 21/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
Churchill War RoomsCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£ 33,000 - £ 35,000 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Imperial War Museums
IWM (Imperial War Museums)’s Participation team are looking for exceptional storytellers to join us as Facilitators.
Date posted: 27/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£25,927 per annum London (Full-time) and £12,963.50 (18 hours per week)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
The National Archives
You’ll validate, transform and process complex textual data, working across SQL, JSON, and XML-based structures to ensure that the UK’s digital history remains structured, searchable, and usable.
Date posted: 02/06/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
£40,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
The National Archives
The Grants and Funding Officer is responsible for a range of tasks across The National Archives’ grants portfolio, both payable and receivable.
Date posted: 30/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationFinancial
Salary:
£32,731 - £36,701 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The National Archives
As the Corporate Safety Advisor, you will take the lead in delivering innovative solutions and embedding a culture of safety at The National Archives.
Date posted: 15/05/2025
Deadline: 17/06/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Health and SafetyOther
Salary:
£45,000 - £50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Museum
The Senior Engagement Manager: Events will be responsible for designing a calendar of engagement opportunities for supporters and Members.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 19/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £41852 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Head of Prospect Research and Fundraising Priorities
Development
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£56,195 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Thursday 19 June 2025
Date posted: 09/06/2025
Deadline: 19/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£56,195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8864
British Museum
The Supporter Engagement Manager: Communications is responsible for designing a programme of printed and digital engagement.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 19/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £34713 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Sir John Soane's Museum
The Development Department devises and delivers all the Museum’s fundraising, including Patron and Friend schemes, major giving, grants from trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and legacies. The department is responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with all of the Museum’s supporters.
Date posted: 27/05/2025
Deadline: 20/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£66150Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404273
National Gallery
This is a 2 year fixed term contract, working full time hours of 35 per week. The salary is £45,000 gross per annum.
Date posted: 06/06/2025
Deadline: 20/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Salary:
45,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
NA
National Gallery
This is a 2 year fixed term contract, working full time hours of 35 per week.
Date posted: 06/06/2025
Deadline: 20/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Salary:
£42,655 gross per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
NA
National Gallery
Join Our Patrons Team – Young Patrons Coordinator - An Exceptional new opportunity at a Pivotal Moment
Date posted: 10/06/2025
Deadline: 22/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£30,030 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Volunteer Guide Lecturer
Date posted: 28/05/2025
Deadline: 22/06/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
02075639544
The National Archives
If you are passionate about sustainability and want to be part of a forward-thinking company, we would love to hear from you.
Date posted: 23/05/2025
Deadline: 22/06/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ConservationOther
Salary:
£45,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed Term (12 months)
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 23 June 2025
Date posted: 30/05/2025
Deadline: 23/06/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
British Museum
This is a newly created role within the People and Culture team responsible for setting up a Talent Acquisition function.
Date posted: 09/06/2025
Deadline: 23/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
Up to £48144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is a newly created role within the People and Culture team overseeing, leading and developing the delivery of our People Operations function.
Date posted: 09/06/2025
Deadline: 23/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
Up to £41852 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Permanent
£46,926 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 23 June 2025
Date posted: 02/06/2025
Deadline: 23/06/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£46,926 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165