Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
HMS Belfast is a Second World War Light Cruiser moored on the River Thames and is a branch of IWM. HMS Belfast has an engaged family audience of visitors, as well as the successful Kip in a Ship experience for schools and formal groups. We are launching a Birthday Party experience to further expand IWM’s engagement with young audiences.
Date posted: 16/06/2025
Deadline: 23/07/2025
Location:
HMS BelfastCategory:
EducationSalary:
£ 13.85 per hour, plus 12.1% in respect of annual leave entitlementContract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
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National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Duty Manager (Retail), you will assist in maximising sales within Commercial Enterprises retail outlets.
You will provide excellent customer service and enhance the visitor experience at all National Museums Liverpool venues.
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 23/07/2025
Location:
LiverpoolCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12.60 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444Museum of London
We currently have a vacancy in our Museum Development London team.
As part of London Museum’s sector leadership role, our team of Museum Development Officers (MDOs) work on behalf of London’s other, non-national museums to provide development opportunities and to support good practice within the sector.
Date posted: 19/06/2025
Deadline: 14/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£36,841 per annum pro-rata (£18,420 per annum pro-rata’d) plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 814 5611
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Community Engagement and Grants Coordinator.
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 28/07/2025
Location:
CosfordCategory:
AdministrationOther
Outreach
Salary:
£18,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
British Museum
Technician
Exhibitions and Temporary Displays
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£28,144 per annum
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 08/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £28144 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
We're looking for a Cleaner for morning shifts on a part-time basis at one of the most unique visitor attractions in York!
Date posted: 07/07/2025
Deadline: 14/07/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £12.6 per hour + part time hoursContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are seeking a new Stockroom Coordinator to join our Commerce and Visitor Experience team.
Date posted: 03/07/2025
Deadline: 17/07/2025
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
OtherSalary:
£26,027 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for someone with a background in science and industry, either through museum practice or industry experience, and an interest in connecting science and industrial heritage to audiences, to join our Curatorial & Participation team.
Date posted: 08/07/2025
Deadline: 20/07/2025
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,817 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking, and positive individuals to join us as we start to re-open the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter (MJQ).
Date posted: 08/07/2025
Deadline: 22/07/2025
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£10,840 - £14,585 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N.A
Science Museum Group
You will play a pivotal role in delivering the National Railway Museum's masterplan which includes continuing to manage the long loan out programme.
Date posted: 02/07/2025
Deadline: 16/07/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £25748 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Birmingham Museums Trust
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the team as a Food & Beverage Assistant. Based at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery within the beautiful Edwardian Tea Rooms, you’ll be predominantly working Wednesday to Sunday.
Date posted: 08/07/2025
Deadline: 16/07/2025
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£24,309 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Imperial War Museums
Join the team at IWM Duxford as an Apprentice Conservation Technician (Engineering) and play a vital role in helping to conserve and restore the museum’s extensive collection of large industrial objects.
Date posted: 30/06/2025
Deadline: 21/07/2025
Location:
Duxford, CambridgeshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£23,587.00 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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Science Museum Group
As an Assistant Registrar you will play a pivotal role in delivering the National Railway Museum's masterplan to manage the long loan out programme.
Date posted: 30/06/2025
Deadline: 14/07/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £24757 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Museum Directors' Council
NMDC, hosted by National Museums Liverpool is looking to recruit an Executive Assistant.
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 07/08/2025
Location:
Hybrid (with some travel to Liverpool and London)Category:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,000 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07716074905
Science Museum Group
Interested in playing a key role in maintaining historic buildings and making sure every inspection, permit and risk assessment is spot on?
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 25/07/2025
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £28079 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Security Officer
Security
Full-time, working 4ON/4OFF working days only, 39 hours per week
Permanent
£26,771 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 28 July 2025
*Shifts are 08:30 – 19:30 Saturday – Thursday and 08:30 – 20:30 on Fridays.
Date posted: 11/07/2025
Deadline: 28/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£26771.00Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
British Museum
Research Manager
Research Archives and Libraries
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (18 months)
Date posted: 09/07/2025
Deadline: 06/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
Up to £34713 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Operations Manager - Railway Museum York.
Date posted: 10/07/2025
Deadline: 24/07/2025
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesHealth and Safety
Other
Security
Salary:
Up to £38691 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Research Manager
Research Archives and Libraries
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (18 months)
Date posted: 08/07/2025
Deadline: 05/08/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
Up to £34713 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Learning and Engagement Officer (SEN).
Date posted: 10/07/2025
Deadline: 31/07/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£32,480.03Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266