Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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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
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Frames Conservation team supporting Tate’s programme of exhibitions, displays, loans & acquisitions.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 23/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
19604.40Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for Astronomy Presenters, Live Science to join the Astronomy team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 25/03/2026
Deadline: 12/04/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
OtherSalary:
£15.65 per hourContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02083128565
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for Astronomy Presenters, Planetarium to join the Astronomy team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 25/03/2026
Deadline: 12/04/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
OtherSalary:
£15.65 per hourContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02083128565
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for Astronomy Presenters, Science Theatre to join the Astronomy team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 25/03/2026
Deadline: 12/04/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
OtherSalary:
£15.65 per hourContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02083128565
Imperial War Museums
This role combines hands‑on production skills with problem‑solving and technical creativity, contributing directly to how millions of visitors experience IWM each year. You’ll work closely with content, design, exhibition and AV maintenance teams, and occasionally with external suppliers, to deliver high‑quality, accessible and engaging media.
Date posted: 31/03/2026
Deadline: 20/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£48,000-£52,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Collections Data Assistant.
Date posted: 26/03/2026
Deadline: 19/04/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
DigitalSalary:
The salary for this temporary post is £30,784 per annum.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544Museum of London
The Curatorial team at London Museum are recruiting for an Operations Coordinator role.
You'll be joining the museum at an exciting moment, as we prepare to open our new museum site at Smithfield later this year. There's lots still to do to prepare for our move, and our department is a busy, lively environment.
Date posted: 24/03/2026
Deadline: 07/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationCuratorial
Salary:
33,460 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £35872 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £35872 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795Museum of London
London Museum is in the middle of an exciting transformation, moving from London Wall to Smithfield. The Conservation and Collections Care department are looking for a Textile Conservator to join our multi-disciplinary team working on stabilising and packing objects and installation of the new galleries.
Date posted: 27/03/2026
Deadline: 15/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£32,912 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
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
The National Archives
Working as Content Designer in The National Archives’ Digital Services department, you will provide user-centred content design for our digital services.
Date posted: 27/03/2026
Deadline: 13/04/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
DesignDigital
Salary:
£40,765 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
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
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
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
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Development Manager: Trusts and Foundations.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
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
Science Museum Group
Documentation Officer
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 09/04/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Up to £29703 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795Museum of London
At the heart of London, our museum is a meeting place for stories — past, present, and future. We are here to enrich understanding and appreciation of the city and all its people, offering a home where the extraordinary and the everyday collide. From the bustling markets to hidden histories, from riotous invention to quiet reflection, we celebrate London in all its richness and complexity.
Date posted: 23/03/2026
Deadline: 12/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£48,437 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611