Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
We are seeking an experience Conservator to play a central role in safeguarding our collection during the transformational Masterplan Programme.
Date posted: 29/01/2026
Deadline: 19/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £39105 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000Royal Pavilion and Museums
Brighton & Hove Museums is looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic Marketing & Filming Coordinator to join our busy team. If you love culture, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role puts you right at the heart of our storytelling and promotional activity.
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 20/02/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£29,064 – £31,022Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
03000290900
National Army Museum
We’re recruiting for a new member of our Human Resources team who will provide support to the Assistant Director (Resources) in a wide range of activities for the provision of dedicated Human Resources and Volunteering support to the Museum as an integral part of the organisation.
Date posted: 22/01/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
ChelseaCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£41,020pa (plus benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
OtherTelephone:
02078812444
The National Archives
We have two fantastic opportunities for talented marketeers, with an interest in history and the cultural sector.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£35,759 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
The National Archives
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an ambitious and growing heritage science programme within one of the world’s most significant archival institutions.
Date posted: 30/01/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£43,524 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Library
The British Library’s Community Participation Team is responsible for leading on the Library’s engagement with families, young people, community groups and adult learners.
Date posted: 09/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EducationEvents
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
At the British Library we believe that Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement are essential to delivering our mission. We’re looking for a passionate HR Advisor specialising in these areas to drive meaningful culture change.
Date posted: 09/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Boston Spa / St PancrasCategory:
HRSalary:
£31,634 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Imperial War Museums
As a member of the Retail and Admission team you will be in a key, customer facing role, welcoming visitors to the museum, providing them with detailed information and consistently delivering the highest standards of customer service.
Date posted: 06/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
IWM North, ManchesterCategory:
OtherSalary:
£18,367 pro rata (FTE £23,751) per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
British Library
The Legal and Contracts Services team (‘LCS’) is the first point of contact for advice on legal and contractual matters and performs a wide range of legal and contract support activities, including drafting, reviewing, interpreting and negotiating many different forms of contractual documentation.
Date posted: 06/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Boston Spa, St PancrasCategory:
LegalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Part Time Retail Assistant, Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
The salary for this role is £14,404 (£28,808 FTE) per annum.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit an IT/AV Technician.
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£27,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
The National Archives
In this role, you will have a records specialism in one or more of the political, diplomatic, government, social, legal, or economic history of Britain post-1782.
Date posted: 30/01/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
CuratorialFront of house/visitor services
Research
Salary:
£45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
Imperial War Museums
You’ll play a leading role in shaping campaigns that bring our stories to life and broaden our appeal, especially with families at IWM London and IWM North.
Date posted: 13/02/2026
Deadline: 23/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£45,000-£47,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Museum
The British Museum is hiring a Collection Manager to join their Storage and Moves team on a full-time contract in London!
Date posted: 09/02/2026
Deadline: 23/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £33468 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Senior Data and Insight Manager
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £45000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Executive Assistant to the Director of the National Science and Media Museum
Date posted: 10/02/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £32271 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Deputy Retail Manager
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £35537 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
The British Museum are hiring an Events Assistant to join them on a full-time permanent basis!
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum are hiring an Assistant Collection Manager to join their Storage and Moves section!
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
An exciting and rewarding role which helps realise Tate’s programme by managing and coordinating all registration procedures relating to the care of Tate’s collections and its programmes of acquisitions, displays and loans.
Date posted: 29/01/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
Based across ou r London sites and WiltshireCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£39,553Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888