Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity for a Museum enthusiast with a passion for working with the Museums cultural objects and collections.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 14/11/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Registrar to join the Loans Section at the V&A for up to 12 months (maternity cover).
Date posted: 29/10/2025
Deadline: 12/11/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,520 - £32,952Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a vacancy for Associate Curator of Paintings 1600-1800.
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 23/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£47,355 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
British Library
The British Library and Camden Libraries are looking to recruit a Camden Green Hub Coordinator who is passionate about climate action with creative community engagement and programming.
Date posted: 15/10/2025
Deadline: 09/11/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34,608 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Science Museum Group
Client Project Manager
Date posted: 29/10/2025
Deadline: 05/11/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£45000 - £48000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
Join Imperial War Museums (IWM) as the Clore Holocaust Curator, a pivotal role generously funded by the Clore Duffield Foundation. You’ll lead the development, interpretation, and stewardship of IWM’s internationally significant Holocaust collections, shaping how personal stories and historical narratives are preserved and shared.
Date posted: 23/10/2025
Deadline: 17/11/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£39,500 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Tate
The Collections Database team is a small and dedicated part of the Technology department, providing collections management solutions to Tate staff. Part of our offer is our collections management system; The Museums System (TMS). The two person, TMS team provide support, training, and project management services to the 400+ TMS and iBase users across the 4 Tate Galleries
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 11/11/2025
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Salary:
£32,158Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
The National Archives
As a Data Engineer in our small, dynamic Digital Archiving team, you’ll help transform how archival data is managed, structured, and enriched, unlocking its value for public use and discovery.
Date posted: 24/10/2025
Deadline: 06/11/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£42,002 plus an additional market supplement £2,998 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Museum
We are hiring a Design Manager with a strong architectural background.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 14/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £54992 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Development Assistant.
Date posted: 17/10/2025
Deadline: 09/11/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
The salary for this role is £28,900.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
The National Archives
As a Digital Archivist (Transfer), you’ll play a key role in ensuring vital digital records from government and courts are transferred to the National Archives for permanent preservation.
Date posted: 14/10/2025
Deadline: 04/11/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
£35,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to shape outstanding end-to-end digital experiences that connect millions of people with Tate and its collection. As a Digital Product Manager, you will ensure our digital products are evidence-led, user-centred, and aligned with Tate’s mission and goals.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 11/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£40,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Library
We are looking for a Digitisation Manager to manage our sound and audiovisual digitisation team, helping to preserve one of the world’s greatest sound archives.
Date posted: 17/10/2025
Deadline: 09/11/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ArchivistCuratorial
Digital
Salary:
42,179Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Tate
An new opportunity has arisen in our Tate Etc. and Guide team!
We are looking for a talented and motivated Editorial Assistant to support the delivery of Europe’s largest art magazine, Tate Etc., and Tate’s quarterly listings publication, the Guide.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 13/11/2025
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
OtherSalary:
17045Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Museum
Join the British Museum as an Executive Assistant to the Financial Director and Director of Public Engagement.
Date posted: 29/10/2025
Deadline: 19/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£43317 - £44317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are seeking an Exhibitions Interpretation Curator to join the Exhibitions and Design department.
Date posted: 20/10/2025
Deadline: 09/11/2025
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
CuratorialDesign
Exhibitions
Salary:
£42,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
British Museum
Fire Safety Prioritised Improvement Manager; Fixed term for 6 months; £49,829 per annum
Date posted: 14/10/2025
Deadline: 11/11/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Health and SafetySalary:
Up to £49829 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Head of Documentation and Digitisation Programme
Collection Programme Management
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Hybrid, at least 3 days per week on-site
Fixed-term for 3 years
£58,162 - £65,471 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 1 December 2025
Date posted: 03/11/2025
Deadline: 01/12/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£58,162-£65,471Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
The is a fantastic opportunity for a conservation specialist to join to lead and manage a team working to support the Masterplan.
Date posted: 31/10/2025
Deadline: 21/11/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £48568 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking to take on board a small team of enthusiastic History of Science Curatorial Research volunteers to support the team at the Royal Observatory.
Date posted: 28/10/2025
Deadline: 10/11/2025
Location:
Greenwich, LondonCategory:
CuratorialResearch
Salary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
(0)20 8312 6543