Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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The National Archives
The Inquiries Project Manager will be responsible for planning and delivering selected Inquiry records to The National Archives
Date posted: 20/08/2025
Deadline: 03/09/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
OtherSalary:
£38,322 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Library
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced marketer with strong business acumen to join the British Library Marketing team and support the delivery of a new commercial strategy seeking opportunities to grow.
Date posted: 21/08/2025
Deadline: 03/09/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£34,608 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
Client Project Manager
Estates and Capital Projects
41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£49,829 per annum
Date posted: 13/08/2025
Deadline: 03/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
NegotiableContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time, Maternity Cover
Fixed Term 10 months starting from October 2025
Salary £34,944 - £38,218 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 25/08/2025
Deadline: 04/09/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSecurity
Senior management
Salary:
£34,944 - £38,218 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Science Museum Group
Collections Services Team Leader
Date posted: 21/08/2025
Deadline: 04/09/2025
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £32478 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Army Museum
We are seeking a volunteer to assist on the Remembering War project by digitally editing oral history recordings and making transcripts. This material will feature in a small exhibition at the National Army Museum.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience of content development and interpretation within an exhibition context at a national museum.
Date posted: 08/08/2025
Deadline: 04/09/2025
Location:
ChelseaCategory:
CuratorialExhibitions
Salary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7730 0717
British Museum
Access Control Assistant
Visitor and Security Services
Full-time
Permanent
£30,364 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Thursday, 4 September 2025
Date posted: 21/08/2025
Deadline: 04/09/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
SecuritySalary:
30,364Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
NegotiableContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Are you a finance professional with a passion for building collaborative relationships with stakeholders? An opportunity has arisen for a full-time, permanent Senior Finance Business Partner in the Bodleian Libraries.
Date posted: 08/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
Oxford OX1 3BGCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£48,235 - £57,255 per annum
British Museum
Supporter Events Coordinator
Development
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£31,979 per annum/ pro rata
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Friday 5 September 2025
Date posted: 21/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,979Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
To provide first line management to deliver an excellent visitor safety service. Ensure the safety and security of our visitors and the collection through the management of a team and operational management of all Health and Safety, security and emergency responsibilities.
Date posted: 20/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£33,033 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Programme Manager x 2
Estates and Capital Projects
41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)”
Permanent
£58,162 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 05 September 2025
Date posted: 18/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£58,162 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8864
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed term (23 months)
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 5 September 2025
Date posted: 14/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£29,642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week)
Fixed Term (23 months)
£29,642 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 5 September 2025
Date posted: 14/08/2025
Deadline: 05/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£29,642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums is seeking to appoint a FCDO Trustee to join the Board.
Date posted: 07/07/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
United KingdomCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
Voluntary rolesContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
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University of Cambridge Museums
We are now recruiting a Communications Assistant – a new role providing key support across internal communications and PR.
Date posted: 04/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£26,942 - £30,805Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764 407
University of Cambridge Museums
The Membership and Individual Giving Coordinator is a pivotal new role that will support the strategic development and delivery of the Fitzwilliam Museum's membership and individual giving programmes.
Date posted: 04/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£30,805 - £35,116Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764 407
Natural History Museum
The Senior Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy and the rest of the Philanthropy team, feeding into the overall strategy for the team. They will manage a portfolio of funder accounts which deliver long-term, high-value strategic partnerships as well as building new relationships.
Date posted: 07/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
52000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7942 5000
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Finance Manager.
Date posted: 08/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Circa £45,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
Imperial War Museums
Join our team at IWM Duxford as a Conservator and play a crucial role in preserving our objects and ensuring their readiness for display, research, and loans. This position is essential in safeguarding their historical integrity, ensuring future generations can experience and enjoy them.
Date posted: 11/08/2025
Deadline: 07/09/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
From £30,906 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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