Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Museum of London
London Museum is running the most exciting cultural project in London for a generation. The creation of an entirely new museum in Smithfield, with the first phase of the project due to open in 2026. With major support already secured from the City of London and the Mayor of London, £100m will come from private and philanthropic funds raised through a major fundraising campaign.
Date posted: 23/07/2025
Deadline: 01/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£34,000 - £36,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7814 5611
Imperial War Museums
We are one of the world’s leading authorities on conflict and its impact on people’s lives – from 1914 through to the present day and beyond. Our collections are filled with personal stories and experiences, inspiring powerful and often conflicting emotions.
Date posted: 01/08/2025
Deadline: 01/09/2025
Location:
United KingdomCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£27,000 per annum. In addition, you will receive a £500 salary increase upon the successful completion of core apprenticeship milestones.Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for an Object Conservator to join the Object Conservation team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 29/07/2025
Deadline: 31/08/2025
Location:
SE3 9QSCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£36,900Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565
Victoria & Albert Museum
The successful candidate will take the lead in shaping and delivering an ambitious approach to the V&A’s international work, working with senior managers and stakeholders across the V&A to create an imaginative business strategy for the period 2026-2030.
Date posted: 08/07/2025
Deadline: 29/08/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
circa £85,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
Imperial War Museums
The Audience Insight function at IWM provides the organisation with the tools it needs to learn from and understand audiences in order to create original, popular and thought-provoking programming and to maximise engagement.
Date posted: 25/07/2025
Deadline: 26/08/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
AdministrationSenior management
Salary:
£40,000 to £44,000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Army Museum
Seeking Volunteers to help provide a welcoming environment for visitors to the Chelsea History Festival in September 2025.
Date posted: 22/07/2025
Deadline: 22/08/2025
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Other
Salary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 77300717
British Museum
Conservator: Conservation Mounting (Art on Paper)
Collection Care and Moves
Part-time (28.8 hours per week)
Permanent
£33,470 per annum (pro rata)
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Tuesday 19 August 2025
Date posted: 22/07/2025
Deadline: 19/08/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£33,470 (pro-rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
British Museum
People Coordinator
People and Culture
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 18 August 2025
Date posted: 01/08/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
HRSalary:
£29,642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
VSS Administrator
Visitor and Security Services
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 18 August 2025
Date posted: 25/07/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Security
Salary:
£29,642Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8396
National Portrait Gallery
We are looking for a talented and committed individual with a strong experience of conservation and preservation to expertly assess and treat works on paper and photographs.
Date posted: 29/07/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
National Portrait GalleryCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£21,794.76 based on FTE of £36,324.60Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week, including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£41,723 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 18 August 2025
Date posted: 31/07/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£41,723 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The British Library Estates & Facilities Management department has an interesting and rewarding permanent vacancy for an Estates Systems Administrator. 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: 31/07/2025
Deadline: 18/08/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£28,119Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Museum Events Officer.
Date posted: 31/07/2025
Deadline: 17/08/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
EventsSalary:
The salary for this post is between £34,500 to £35,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit an AV Technician.
Date posted: 17/07/2025
Deadline: 15/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsIT
Salary:
£28,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
British Museum
This role will bring together our talent programme activities to create a positive work environment for leaders and colleagues across the Museum.
Date posted: 25/07/2025
Deadline: 15/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Queen’s House team is looking for Art Materials and Techniques Explainer volunteers.
Date posted: 18/07/2025
Deadline: 15/08/2025
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
voluntaryContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
+442083126543
Tate
This is an exciting new opportunity to join Tate’s Individual Giving & Collection Development team.
Date posted: 31/07/2025
Deadline: 14/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£27,851 per annum
British Museum
To lead a team responsible for conceiving, developing and delivering high-quality adult programmes to maximise visitor engagement with the Collection, in line with relevant targets and the Museum’s vision, values and purpose. To display an awareness of a wide variety of relevant social and cultural issues and integrate these into a programme that will best suit our audiences’ needs.
Date posted: 31/07/2025
Deadline: 14/08/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
EducationSalary:
£58,162Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The National Archives
The National Archives is looking for a talented database engineer to operate and extend our database services.
Date posted: 30/07/2025
Deadline: 13/08/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ITSalary:
£32,721 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Museum
Proposal and Fundraising Writer
Development
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£43,317 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 13 August 2025
Date posted: 30/07/2025
Deadline: 13/08/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£43,317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8396