Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for 3 Events Assistants to support its events programme.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 24/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£14.80Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
British Library
The Endangered Archives Programme (EAP) at the British Library gives grants via an annual funding round to projects to survey and digitise archive collections across the world. Since 2004, the Programme has helped digitise more than sixteen million images and 35,000 sound tracks.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareResearch
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a part-time assistant paintings conservator working on the structural conservation of panel and canvas supports.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£15,560 per annum (based on an FTE of £38,900 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/a
Tullie
Tullie is looking for a permanent HR & Business Support Administrator to join our team at an exciting moment in our development, as we deliver Project Tullie - an ambitious capital development programme that is transforming the museum and its role at the heart of Carlisle.
Date posted: 19/06/2026
Deadline: 17/07/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
AdministrationHR
Salary:
£25,967-£27,385Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01228618719
British Museum
The Treasure Registrar plays a key role in supporting the administration of finds reported under the Treasure Act 1996.
Date posted: 11/06/2026
Deadline: 25/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + (£17,785.20 pro rata)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Safety Coordinator at NRM, York.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 26/06/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Health and SafetySalary:
Up to £27000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
The British Library organises a vibrant programme of temporary and permanent gallery exhibitions ranging from Beyond the Bassline: 500 years of Black British Music to Fairy Tales to Medieval Women.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Exhibitions
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are recruiting a fixed-term Collections Storage Officer role, until the 31 March 2028, to form part of a small project team who are undertaking this work, working alongside specialist teams from across the V&A.
Date posted: 16/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£30,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000Royal Pavilion and Museums
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, practical, and self-motivated individual to join the Collections Team at Brighton & Hove Museums. This specialist team is tasked with managing and interpretating nationally and internationally important collections.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 08/07/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£27,254 pro-rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900
National Museums Liverpool
As a Catering Assistant, you’ll help create a welcoming experience by delivering great customer service and supporting the smooth running of the café. This busy, front-facing role involves serving food and drink, maintaining high standards, and contributing positively as part of a team.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 24/06/2026
Location:
Multiple locations availableCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£12.71 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
Birmingham Museums Trust
The Collections Department at Birmingham Museums Trust (BMT) is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Collections Access Manager to lead the management, documentation, care, access, and storage of Birmingham Museums’ collections.
Date posted: 17/06/2026
Deadline: 10/07/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£35,700 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
British Library
Co-design a research project with the Library for a 12-month funded-fellowship, where you will be embedded in our expert curatorial and research teams.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 15/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£35,993 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Library
Co-design a research project with the Library for a 12-month funded-fellowship, where you will be embedded in our expert curatorial and research teams.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 15/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£35,993 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
The National Archives
As Interpretation Developer it is your job to tell these stories, to make meaningful connections between our audiences and our collection.
Date posted: 17/06/2026
Deadline: 01/07/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Library
This role provides 2nd line support within the Technology department, focusing on our Server and Storage Infrastructure. Working closely with existing partners and internal support teams, this role is based in St Pancras.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
The British Library is embarking on a period of exciting transformation, with high profile capital projects, ambitious digital programmes and initiatives to grow and diversify our commercial income.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 12/07/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01937
National Gallery
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a researcher for the Development Department of the National Gallery, London. The Development Department raises income to support the National Gallery and its activities, helping to maintain and enhance the Gallery’s world-class collection for the benefit of visitors from the UK and overseas.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£36,950Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Museums Liverpool
We’re looking for a Conservator (Paintings) to join our team. You’ll care for, treat and preserve paintings, support loans and exhibitions, and contribute to research and public access, while helping run the conservation studio and ensure best practice across collections.
Date posted: 18/06/2026
Deadline: 08/07/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Midland Railway Building)Category:
ConservationSalary:
£34,791 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
We are seeking a creative and highly organised Supporter Engagement Coordinator to join our Supporter Engagement team at the British Museum!
Date posted: 18/06/2026
Deadline: 02/07/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £31979 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for a HR Business Partner & Projects to join the HR team at Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 03/07/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
HRSalary:
£35,897 - £41,282 per annum pro rata (£29,914 – 34,401 part time equivalent)