Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Library
The British Library is looking for a conservator to join the Conservation team.
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 28/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for an enthusiastic Collection Registrar to join this exciting project.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 29/03/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£35,561Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
National Army Museum
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Producer who will be responsible for delivery to schools and youth groups - key audiences for the Museum.
Date posted: 08/03/2026
Deadline: 29/03/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£34,040pa plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812478
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Linking Navy to Nation with inspiring stories and experiences. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through the stories of the people who served on them. As well 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: 10/03/2026
Deadline: 29/03/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£48,185 - £54,185 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392 891370
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 Retail Assistant to join our Retail teams at Gallery of Modern Art/ Riverside Museum/Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Date posted: 16/03/2026
Deadline: 29/03/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£23,838.88Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0141 2874350
British Museum
The British Museum is hiring a Client Project Manager to help deliver major capital projects in one of the world's greatest cultural institutions.
Date posted: 27/02/2026
Deadline: 30/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £49829 per annum + Hybrid, 25 days annual leave, pensionContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £30,900 - £32,250 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 18/03/2026
Deadline: 30/03/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£30,900 - £32,250 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6537
British Museum
The Museum is seeking an experienced Preventive Conservator to play a leading role in the preventive care of the British Museum's collections.
Date posted: 09/03/2026
Deadline: 30/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £39105 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
As our HR Business Partner, you will act as a trusted advisor to leaders across the organisation, guiding them through change, organisational development, people challenges, and cultural evolution. You will have a direct impact on employee experience, wellbeing, inclusion, talent development, and the strength of our employer brand.
Date posted: 09/03/2026
Deadline: 30/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
50,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 13/03/2026
Deadline: 30/03/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
RegistrarSenior management
Salary:
£37,614 - £41,138 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6537
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Tate Modern Paintings Conservation team supporting its programme of exhibitions, displays & loans.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£23,874 (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
Tate
Tate is looking for three Art Handling Technicians to join the Collection Care team across our London sites! The opportunities include full-time and part-time roles.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£17,318.40 (pro-rata)Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7887 8888
National Portrait Gallery
The CRM Manager is responsible for the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) function across the Gallery. They manage the Gallery’s CRM database (Tessitura) and work with a range of departments to support the use and development of the system, including providing technical support and training.
Date posted: 13/03/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0
British Museum
Join the British Museum's largest digital programme - the Endangered Material Knowledge Programme (EMKP)- as a Project Curator!
Date posted: 11/03/2026
Deadline: 01/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Up to £36396 per annum + pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust & Statutory Fundraising Manager to join the existing Development team. Reporting to the Head of Development.
Date posted: 10/03/2026
Deadline: 02/04/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£35,897.00 - £41,282.00 p.a.
British Museum
The British Museum is hiring for a Client Project Manager to help deliver major capital projects in one of the world's greatest cultural institutions.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 03/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £49829 per annum + Hybrid, 25 days annual leave, pensionContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Army Museum
Offering volunteers a unique opportunity to play a key role while gaining experience working with a national museum collection of historic importance.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the running of a new second-hand pop-up bookshop in the Museum.
Date posted: 08/03/2026
Deadline: 03/04/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7730 0717
Science Museum Group
Do you enjoy solving technical problems while delivering great customer service in a fast-paced, hands-on environment?
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 03/04/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £30900 per annum + FTC until September 2026Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
Internal communication is at the heart of how IWM brings its strategy, culture and major organisational projects to life for its people. Over the next 12 months, we will be launching significant initiatives including a new Vision & Purpose for IWM, major HR and IT developments, and organisation‑wide change programmes.
Date posted: 19/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Library
The British Library leads and collaborates in growing the world’s knowledge base. We are engaged in a major partnership with the Qatar Foundation and the Qatar National Library to digitise and make available material relating to the history of the Gulf and Arabic scientific manuscripts.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937