Jobs
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British Museum
The British Museum is looking for an audience‑focused Interpretation Manager to help deliver sector‑leading galleries, special exhibitions and more.
Date posted: 30/03/2026
Deadline: 20/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £35928 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
This role combines hands‑on production skills with problem‑solving and technical creativity, contributing directly to how millions of visitors experience IWM each year. You’ll work closely with content, design, exhibition and AV maintenance teams, and occasionally with external suppliers, to deliver high‑quality, accessible and engaging media.
Date posted: 31/03/2026
Deadline: 20/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£48,000-£52,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Museum
The British Museum is looking for a Treasure Registration Coordinator to play a key role in administering cases reported under the Treasure Act 1996
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 20/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £31979 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for 3 Visitor Experience Assistants.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 21/04/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£15,887.50Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
The National Archives
This role is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of financial systems, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data and providing technical support across the organisation.
Date posted: 31/03/2026
Deadline: 21/04/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
FinancialDigital
Salary:
£37,893 - £42,002 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Duty Manager (Catering), you’ll support the smooth daily running of the café, work with colleagues to maintain high service standards, and help drive sales by maximising revenue opportunities and contributing to the overall success of the catering operation.
Date posted: 26/03/2026
Deadline: 22/04/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Museum of Liverpool)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£12.60 per hour (Pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
The National Archives
The National Archives is seeking an innovative and proactive Head of Corporate Performance and Risk to help us embed a culture of positive risk management and performance framework the organisation.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 22/04/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
FinancialOther
Salary:
£55,000 to £68,259 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Museum
Join the British Museum's vibrant Website Content Team as an Assistant Website Content Editor!
Date posted: 08/04/2026
Deadline: 22/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The Library is seeking a Head of Financial Accounting, Systems and Operations, a senior strategic role responsible for delivering comprehensive, efficient and effective financial services across the Library. This is a unique opportunity to lead high performing teams, influence organisational strategy, and ensure the Library continues to meet the highest standards of financial stewardship.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 22/04/2026
Location:
Boston Spa/St PancrasCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Frames Conservation team supporting Tate’s programme of exhibitions, displays, loans & acquisitions.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 23/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
19604.40Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
British Library
The British Library has an internationally renowned collection of archives and manuscripts which grows year on year. We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent cataloguer to describe and enable access to hybrid archives from the Contemporary Archives and Manuscripts department, containing both paper and born-digital records.
Date posted: 13/04/2026
Deadline: 24/04/2026
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
The National Archives
We are now seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Manager to help shape, support and optimise the day-to-day running of our conservation studios and heritage science laboratories.
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
National Gallery
We are looking for a talented, creative Graphic Designer to join the Gallery’s busy Creative Department. This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£38,133 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Gallery
We are looking for a talented, creative Graphic Designer to provide maternity cover for the Gallery’s busy Creative Department. This is a maternity cover contract which will last for up to 12 months.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
£38,133Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Library
An exciting opportunity has arisen to job share as Content Acquisition Operations Manager and lead in all aspects of policy, process and best practice development in relation to acquisitions processing across all the Library’s formats.
Date posted: 30/03/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareDigital
Salary:
£20,106Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113
Royal Museums Greenwich
Our Commerce and Visitor Experience department is looking for a new Publishing Project Editor to join the team.
Date posted: 09/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
Greenwich, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£36,900 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
National Museums Scotland
Senior Registrar | Full time | 35 hours
Full Time Salary: £46,032 - £49,569
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: National Museums Scotland, Edinburgh plus travel to other sites | Hybrid eligible
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareRegistrar
Salary:
£46,032 - £49,569Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 247 4223
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as an Events Administrator.
Date posted: 14/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Salary:
The salary for this role is £31,500 per annum.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Development Manager: Trusts and Foundations.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 26/04/2026
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
Museum of the Home
We are the only museum in the world dedicated to exploring the idea of home – not just as a physical space, but as something shaped by emotions, identity, society, politics, and the environment.
Lead bold, inclusive learning at the Museum of the Home as our Senior Learning Producer.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 27/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialEducation
Events
Exhibitions
Research
Salary:
£40,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077399893