Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Academic Services Librarian to join the Bodleian Law Library at the University of Oxford.
Date posted: 04/06/2025
Deadline: 02/07/2025
Location:
Oxford, OX1 3URCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
£48,235 - £57,255 per annumLocation:
BrightonCategory:
OutreachSalary:
£33,366 – £37,938 pro-rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900
Imperial War Museums
The Volunteering Officer ensures that IWM delivers high quality, enjoyable and impactful volunteer engagement.
Date posted: 20/06/2025
Deadline: 02/07/2025
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£27,000 to £29,000 per annum, full time equivalent (depending on experience) Salary will be pro-rated based on part time hours.Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
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British Museum
Full-time (41 hours per week, including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (12 months)
£28,144 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 3 July 2025
Date posted: 19/06/2025
Deadline: 03/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
AdministrationCuratorial
Salary:
£28,144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
Victoria & Albert Museum
In this role, you will liaise between the different project functions and make crucial decisions to address strategic issues to ensure timelines and milestones are met.
Date posted: 26/06/2025
Deadline: 03/07/2025
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£40,770Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422937
The National Archives
We are recruiting a Cataloguing Officer to support the relocation of the Parliamentary Archives to Kew.
Date posted: 19/06/2025
Deadline: 03/07/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
AdministrationArchivist
Other
Digital
Salary:
£28,337 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Museum
Senior Project Manager
Exhibitions and Temporary Display
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
Date posted: 19/06/2025
Deadline: 03/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £48144 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Philanthropy Officer: Stewardship
Development
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£34,713 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Thursday 3 July 2025
Date posted: 11/06/2025
Deadline: 03/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
34,713Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Science Museum Group
In this role, you will help increase sales and profit through effectively approaching and assisting customers in finding and purchasing merchandise.
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 04/07/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £12.6 per hour + part time hoursContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
As a Visitor Services Manager you will play a key role in ensuring that every visitor to the British Museum has a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Leading a front of house team of approximately 30 people, you will ensure that visitors receive a world class welcome whilst maintaining the safety and security of the Museum and it’s collections.
Date posted: 20/06/2025
Deadline: 04/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£42,614Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The National Archives
You’ll develop and oversee our marketing strategy including brand development, campaigns and digital marketing. You'll work to build our profile across a wide range of audiences.
Date posted: 20/06/2025
Deadline: 06/07/2025
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£50,489Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Library
We have an exciting opportunity for two friendly and supportive HR Advisors to join our team. As a HR Advisor, you will provide comprehensive advice and support to managers and employees across the full range of employee related issues.
Date posted: 19/06/2025
Deadline: 06/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
National Gallery
The National Gallery is searching for an experienced service desk manager to the lead the Service Desk function within the Information Systems (IS) Department.
Date posted: 19/06/2025
Deadline: 06/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£44,901 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Life is looking for a Collections Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.
Date posted: 13/06/2025
Deadline: 06/07/2025
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£50,985.29 - £59,092.75Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands.
Date posted: 13/06/2025
Deadline: 06/07/2025
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12,894.09Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £42,938 - £48,054 (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 27/06/2025
Deadline: 07/07/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£42,938 - £48,054 (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Tate
We are currently recruiting for one Art Handling Technicians to support the delivery of Tate programme and make sure that standards are maintained for object packing, handling, movement, documentation, storage and display. The roles will be based at Tate Stores (Southwark and Wiltshire) and across Tate’s other sites.
Date posted: 25/06/2025
Deadline: 07/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£16,710Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Museum
Project Curator: Korea Exhibition
Asia
Part-time (28.8 hours per week)
Fixed term (15 months)
£29,734 per annum pro rata
Date posted: 23/06/2025
Deadline: 07/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £29734 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
In this role, you will ensure the smooth running of our visitor-facing operations. You will lead by example in managing our front of house teams.
Date posted: 23/06/2025
Deadline: 07/07/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £31532 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
As a Finance Assistant, you will assist the team with processing sales and purchase invoices and expenses, providing a client-focused service.
Date posted: 23/06/2025
Deadline: 07/07/2025
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Up to £23900 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795