Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Museums Liverpool
Help deliver events across a range of unique venues, supporting set‑up, close‑down and guest service at conferences, receptions and dinners. This is a hands‑on, front‑facing role working as part of a friendly Events team.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 27/05/2026
Location:
All National Museums Liverpool venues and selected external venuesCategory:
EventsSalary:
£12.71 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
19801Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Retail Supervisor.
Date posted: 30/04/2026
Deadline: 13/05/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,676.69Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
British Museum
This is an excellent opportunity to join the British Museum's Money and Medals Department as an Assistant Collection Manager!
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 02/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
You could play a central role in delivering exceptional events within one of the world's most iconic cultural institutions!
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
We are seeking three Metadata Specialists to join the British Library’s Metadata department.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 11/05/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,152 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Projects Coordinator: Construction to support the delivery of construction and capital projects across its estates.
Date posted: 27/04/2026
Deadline: 11/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is a hands‑on opportunity to work in the British Museum's Prints and Drawings Department as an Assistant Collection Manager!
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 26/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The British Library Estates & Facilities Management department has an interesting and rewarding permanent vacancy for a Facilities Helpdesk Operator. The role is based in St Pancras, where we provide services and support for both our sites at St Pancras, London & Boston Spa, Yorkshire.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Derby Museums Trust
Are you passionate about museums and their rich cultural heritage, enthusiastic about fundraising and supporter communications, and want to make a difference?
Date posted: 06/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
DerbyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01332 255011
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an organised and proactive Membership & Fundraising Assistant to help support the successful operation of the Horniman’s individual giving schemes, primarily focussed on the popular Membership scheme. This includes administration, communications and supporting campaigns and exclusive events.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 14/05/2026
Location:
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£28,377Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
British Library
The British Library is seeking to recruit four people to join the Acquisition Processing teams based at our Boston Spa site. The teams are responsible for acquiring and processing print and/or digital content in accordance with the British Library’s content development strategy.
Date posted: 08/05/2026
Deadline: 08/06/2026
Location:
Boston Spa, West YorkshireCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Imperial War Museums
You’ll help maintain our long‑term displays while also supporting the build and delivery of new exhibitions, ensuring objects are well presented and cared for.
You’ll also play a key role in keeping the exhibitions workshop running smoothly day to day, supporting safe working practices and enabling exhibition activity across Duxford and, at times, other IWM sites.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£26,500-£29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Museum
We are seeking a creative Events Manager to join the British Museum's Learning and Programmes team!
Date posted: 06/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £35928 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the British Museum as a Research Scientist!
Date posted: 06/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
Up to £36396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Library of Scotland
28 hours per week, £41,938 (£33,550 pro rata) per annum, permanent, Civil Service Pension.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 20/05/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationLibrarian
Other
Senior management
Salary:
33,550Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking an experienced Collections Coordinator to join our busy Collections team. In this hands-on role, you’ll help care for and bring our collection to life by cataloguing objects, supporting exhibitions, and uncovering new stories along the way.
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£30,116Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
Tate
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Lead Art Handling Technician to support the delivery of Tate's programme!
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 19/05/2026
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Tate
This is a great opportunity to join the Tate Britain curatorial team as an Assistant Curator with a focus on eighteenth-century British art.
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 25/05/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £32,171 - £35,093 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 13/05/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£32,171 - £35,093 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537