Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
For enquiries about any of the vacancies listed here please contact the relevant organisation directly.
Click here for links to other museum sector jobs resources and vacancy listings
Click here for links to more information on jobs and volunteering at NMDC member organisations
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking an enthusiastic Children’s Activity Coordinator to develop and deliver innovative, inspiring, and fun holiday club activities for 7–11-year-olds. If you have experience of developing activities for children and would like to work in a museum or are looking for something inspiring over the Summer, then we’d love to hear from you!
Date posted: 03/06/2025
Deadline: 15/06/2025
Location:
DudleyCategory:
EducationSalary:
Pro-rata to £1,239.69 based on £26,000 full-time annual equivalentContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 557 9643 (ext: 304)
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Development Manager: Corporate Partnerships.
Date posted: 30/05/2025
Deadline: 15/06/2025
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
The National Archives
We're looking for a highly motivated, very experienced, well respected, and creative expert to build on the success of recent years and to further develop our conservation treatment agenda.
Date posted: 29/05/2025
Deadline: 15/06/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Senior management
Salary:
£50,489Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. Aswell as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.
Date posted: 29/05/2025
Deadline: 15/06/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£48,692 - £50,213 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392891370
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The East Asia Section of the Bodleian Libraries is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated and creative individual to work as the Subject Librarian (Chinese and Korean Studies), supporting world class research and teaching in Chinese and Korean Studies for Social Sciences and the Humanities.
Date posted: 19/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
KB Chen China Centre Library, Dickson Poon Building, Canterbury Road, OX2 6LU Bodleian Japanese Library, Nissan Institute Building, 27 Winchester Road, Oxford OX2 6NA Other Bodleian Humanities LibrarCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
The National Archives
You’ll validate, transform and process complex textual data, working across SQL, JSON, and XML-based structures to ensure that the UK’s digital history remains structured, searchable, and usable.
Date posted: 02/06/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
£40,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
The National Archives
The Grants and Funding Officer is responsible for a range of tasks across The National Archives’ grants portfolio, both payable and receivable.
Date posted: 30/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationFinancial
Salary:
£32,731 - £36,701 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Imperial War Museums
IWM (Imperial War Museums)’s Participation team are looking for exceptional storytellers to join us as Facilitators.
Date posted: 27/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£25,927 per annum London (Full-time) and £12,963.50 (18 hours per week)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Imperial War Museums
IWM (Imperial War Museums)’s Participation team are looking for exceptional storytellers to join us as Facilitators
Date posted: 27/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
IWM North - ManchesterCategory:
EducationSalary:
£9,911.20 per annum (£24,778 FTE)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
Imperial War Museums
The Head of Projects & Plans, as a senior member of the Museum’s Estates Department will lead on the management of a range of activities, including capital construction projects, , building and estates infrastructure and refurbishment projects and programmes with a value of up to 20M.
Date posted: 27/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
IWM Duxford or IWM LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSenior management
Salary:
£60,000 - £65,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Imperial War Museums
We’re looking for a proactive Project Manager to lead the delivery of the museum’s ambitious ‘Transforming IWM Duxford’ initiative — a bold redevelopment project designed to reimagine the site with innovative experiences, enhanced facilities, and a more welcoming environment.
Date posted: 19/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
Duxford, CambridgeshireCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesExhibitions
Salary:
£41,500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Imperial War Museums
The Churchill War Rooms has a busy and growing tours and experiences business, which offers private behind the scenes tours of the historic rooms, both inside and outside of the public opening hours, on weekends and bank holidays.
Date posted: 21/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
Churchill War RoomsCategory:
EventsFront of house/visitor services
Salary:
£ 33,000 - £ 35,000 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Imperial War Museums
The Facilities Manager will be responsible for delivery of a professional, effective estate and facilities management service in line with IWMs Corporate Estate Strategy.
Date posted: 27/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£ 40,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent on experienceContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. Aswell as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.
Date posted: 29/05/2025
Deadline: 17/06/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£ 29,933 - £ 37,070 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392891370
The National Archives
As the Corporate Safety Advisor, you will take the lead in delivering innovative solutions and embedding a culture of safety at The National Archives.
Date posted: 15/05/2025
Deadline: 17/06/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Health and SafetyOther
Salary:
£45,000 - £50,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Museum
The Supporter Engagement Manager: Communications is responsible for designing a programme of printed and digital engagement.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 19/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £34713 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The Senior Engagement Manager: Events will be responsible for designing a calendar of engagement opportunities for supporters and Members.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 19/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £41852 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Head of Prospect Research and Fundraising Priorities
Development
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£56,195 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Thursday 19 June 2025
Date posted: 09/06/2025
Deadline: 19/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£56,195 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8864
National Gallery
This is a 2 year fixed term contract, working full time hours of 35 per week. The salary is £45,000 gross per annum.
Date posted: 06/06/2025
Deadline: 20/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Salary:
45,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
NA
British Library
The world-famous British Library has a rare and exciting opportunity for a permanent Desktop Technician to join our existing Technology team based in Boston Spa.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 20/06/2025
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019