Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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The National Archives
You’ll join the Access to Digital Records team to design inclusive, intuitive services that make this heritage usable at scale and with confidence.
Date posted: 22/01/2026
Deadline: 05/02/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£38,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Black Country Living Museum
The Black Country Living Museum is seeking a Car Park Assistant to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Museum's front line, where you’ll be helping customers transcend into the past by being the first point of contact for our visitors.
Date posted: 27/01/2026
Deadline: 06/02/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12.22 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)Location:
BrightonCategory:
EducationResearch
Salary:
£34,434 – £39,152 pro-rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900
British Library
The British Library Estates & Facilities Management department has an interesting and rewarding permanent vacancy for a Senior Building Services Manager. The role is based in St Pancras, where we provide services and support for both our sites at St Pancras, London, and Boston Spa, Yorkshire.
Date posted: 12/01/2026
Deadline: 06/02/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
The National Archives
As a Senior Collection Care Technician, you will work alongside a team of conservation, preservation, engagement, and heritage science professionals.
Date posted: 23/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£29,258 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
The National Archives
This role would suit someone who is motivated to increase access to public digital records and who thinks hard about how the technological landscape is changing.
Date posted: 30/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£60,000 per annum (£57,354 plus £2,646 market supplement)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Community Learning Producer (24 hours).
Date posted: 21/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
EducationSalary:
The salary for this post is between £18,900 (£31,500 FTE) to £20,400 (£34,000 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544Museum of London
We are looking for a new Assistant Registrar to join our registrar team who support object acquisition, lending, borrowing, and other collections activities across the museum. The next two years will be a busy time for the team as the museum prepares for opening at Smithfield, and the final exit from London Museum Spaces.
Date posted: 20/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£29,171 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Glasgow Museums
A part-time Marketing Officer role with the Sauchiehall Street Culture and Heritage District, delivering the Proof of Concept phase of our National Lottery Heritage Fund Heritage Places programme.
Date posted: 23/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£36,272.27 - £42,116.92Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a HR Manager (32 hours).
Date posted: 19/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
HRSalary:
The salary for this role is between £33,600 (£42,000 FTE) and £34,400 (£43,000 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544
National Army Museum
Are you passionate about video content and social media, and excited to share new stories with audiences? We are seeking to appoint a Digital Communications Officer to create high-quality and engaging content for a range of digital platforms and social media channels.
Date posted: 24/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£30,950pa (plus allowance and benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812493
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the ARTIST ROOMS team, delivering the National Touring Exhibition Programme of Tate and National Galleries of Scotland!
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherRegistrar
Salary:
£32,479Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
Glasgow Museums
Part-time Business Operations Officer supporting the Sauchiehall Street Culture and Heritage District team to deliver the Proof of Concept phase of our National Lottery Heritage Fund programme.
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 08/02/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,984.86 - £34,917.78Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928
British Museum
As Collections Manager, you will lead hands‑on teams delivering high‑risk, high‑impact documentation, packing and decant projects!
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £33469 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000Museum of London
We are on the brink of something extraordinary at London Museum – building a new museum that brings fresh voices, stories, and experiences to life, offering visitors an unforgettable journey through London’s past, present, and future. The Creative Programme is the London Museum’s public programme, taking place in the new London Museum Smithfield (opening 2026).
Date posted: 26/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£33,460 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
41694Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM as a Preventive Conservator (Hazards) to help preserve history. Work with unique collections across sites, HMS Belfast, vehicles, aircraft, ensuring hazardous materials are managed safely with technical expertise and innovation.
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
IWM Duxford / IWM LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£33,501Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Imperial War Museums
Join the IWM Institute as an Operations Coordinator, supporting live and digital events, managing logistics, coordinating creators and contributors, updating web content, and ensuring smooth delivery of impactful public programming.
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Salary:
£30,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Tate Britain team as Head Gardener, responsible for the future care of The Clore Garden at Tate Britain. You will also play a critical role as an advocate and ambassador for the Clore Garden, bringing the garden to life for our visitors and volunteers.
Date posted: 09/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
MillbankCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesCuratorial
Salary:
£52,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
34237Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792