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.
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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Working as part of the Research, Teaching and Collections team, the postholder will play a central role in enabling the cataloguing, interpretation, and display of this globally significant collection.
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 21/10/2026
Location:
History of Science Museum, Oxford OX1 3AZCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£35,681 - £41,636 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Gallery
The National Gallery is looking for two Conservation Fellows – the Robert Gavron Conservation Fellow, and the Patrick Lindsay Conservation Fellow. This is an extraordinary opportunity to gain conservation experience with a national collection of paintings.
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 22/10/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£38,132 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tate’s Digital team, producing videos, games and other digital content and experiences for kids and families.
You will be responsible for Tate Kids, Tate’s dedicated online space for 4–12 year olds to play games, quizzes, watch videos and learn about art.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 22/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Museum
Shape the future of talent at one of the world's greatest cultural institutions - The British Museum!
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 22/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
Up to £33482 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for a reliable and flexible team member to support daily stock deliveries across the V&A.
Date posted: 05/10/2026
Deadline: 23/10/2026
Location:
Vision Park Industrial EstateCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,008Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Individual Giving & Collection Development team!
Join us to help fundraise for Tate’s mission to make art accessible for all; to help drive Tate into the future, working with inspiring content and ground breaking projects, in amazing spaces, and as part of a passionate, inclusive and welcoming team.
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 23/10/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
50000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
British Museum
We are recruiting two Database and Income Processing Officers to join our Development/Fundraising Strategy and Operations team.
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£37,221 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to play a leading role in the development and delivery of our international touring exhibition programme.
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£51,623 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the British Museum’s Loans & Display team, helping to deliver the Museum’s busy programme of exhibitions as well as UK and international loans.
Date posted: 13/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
The National Archives
Are you an HR Business Partner looking for an opportunity where you can operate as a trusted and strategic partner to add value to an organisation that’s a leader in its sector?
Date posted: 13/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
HRSenior management
Salary:
£54,000 - £56,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Glasgow Museums
We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here. Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to join our Retail team. Our teams focus on making a real difference through culture and sport in Glasgow.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
Merchant City, GlasgowCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£66,165.67 - £76,627.94Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 4350
National Gallery
The National Gallery is looking for an Associate Curator of Paintings before 1600. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the curatorial department of a museum housing one of the great collections of paintings in the world.
Date posted: 14/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
The National Gallery, LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£48,870 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
British Museum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and practical Assistant Collection Manager: Care & Access to join the Middle East Department
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Library
The British Library is embarking on a period of exciting transformation, with high-profile capital projects, ambitious digital programmes, and initiatives to grow and diversify our income and audience.
Date posted: 05/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Library
The Schools Programme Manager (St Pancras) leads the development and delivery of the schools programme onsite in St Pancras, London. The post-holder is responsible for managing and growing a programme of workshops and events for students and teachers inspired by our collection.
Date posted: 05/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EducationSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Retail and Product Development Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
Date posted: 01/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The salary for this role is between £38,000 to £42,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for someone who can lead marketing campaigns that bring Birmingham's rich cultural heritage to thousands of visitors across nine iconic museum venues.
Date posted: 30/09/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£29,850 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Museum of the Home
We are looking for a self motivated and experienced individual to take up the key role of Operations Manager at the Museum, with responsibility for the delivery of effective operational services to ensure the museum site is clean, safe, maintained, secure and compliant.
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 26/10/2026
Location:
HoxtonCategory:
AdministrationBuildings and facilities
Health and Safety
Security
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
Science Museum Group
Corporate Relationships Manager (Membership) at the Science Museum, London
Date posted: 12/10/2026
Deadline: 26/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £39729 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795