Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a proactive, confident Ticketing Administrator to join the Ticketing team.
Date posted: 27/05/2026
Deadline: 10/06/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£15,515.92 (FTE: £25859.87 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
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
Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for a Part Time HR & Training Officer to join the existing HR team. Reporting to the HR Manager.
Date posted: 28/05/2026
Deadline: 05/06/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
HRSalary:
£17,983.68 - £19,776.76
British Library
The world-famous British Library have a rare and exciting opportunity for a permanent Desktop Technician to join our existing Technology team based in Boston Spa.
Do you:
• Get a buzz from providing a first-rate level of service?
• Want a superb work-life-balance?
• Want to be part of something you can be proud of whilst being looked after in the Public Sector?
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Tullie
Tullie is looking for a permanent Finance Coordinator 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: 22/05/2026
Deadline: 19/06/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£28,496 to £29,958Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
Tullie
Help shape the voice of Carlisle’s home of culture
Tullie is looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic Marketing & Communications Assistant to support the promotion of our exhibitions, events, learning programmes and visitor experiences.
Date posted: 22/05/2026
Deadline: 19/06/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£24,549 to £25,359Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
National Army Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to provide support to the Collections Standards and Care team
Date posted: 18/05/2026
Deadline: 11/06/2026
Location:
StevenageCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£27,650pa plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812414
National Museum of the Royal Navy
We’re looking for an experienced Finance Officer to join our friendly and busy team. You’ll be right at the heart of what we do, helping to keep the Museum running smoothly by making sure financial transactions are accurate, timely and well controlled. From processing invoices to reconciling bank accounts, your work will directly support our museums.
Date posted: 20/05/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
£27,651 - £28,217 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
023928 94170
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will support the delivery and promotion of more than 160 events each year, working closely with the Events Manager to provide administrative, operational and marketing support for the Museum’s venue hire business.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 09/06/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
EventsSalary:
Grade 4
National Museums Liverpool
As a Housekeeper, you’ll maintain high standards of cleanliness across our venues, ensuring spaces are safe, welcoming and well-presented. This hands-on role requires attention to detail and pride in your work, supporting great experiences for all who visit or work here.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
Multiple locations availableCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£12.71 per hour / £24,520 per annum (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
As a Visitor Assistant, you’ll create a welcoming, safe and engaging environment, helping visitors make the most of their time with us. This varied, front-facing role involves proactive engagement, excellent customer service and supporting memorable visitor experiences.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12.71 per hour / £24,520 per annum (pro rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
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
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
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
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Treasure Registrar to support the administration of finds reported under the Treasure Act 1996.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 15/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Royal Navy Museums (RNM) tells the extraordinary story of the Royal Navy - its global influence, rich heritage, and continuing relevance today. As a national museum with sites across the UK, we care for one of the world’s most significant maritime collections and welcome visitors from across the globe.
Date posted: 20/05/2026
Deadline: 04/06/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
Salary (Grade 6): £ 35,588 – £40,131 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
Tullie
Want to be at the forefront of a bold reimagining of one the North’s leading museums?
Date posted: 22/05/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
OtherSalary:
£31,569 to £33,327 pro rata, per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
01228618719
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Lead Projects Coordinator, you will support infrastructure projects across the National Museums Liverpool estate, playing a key role in delivering security system upgrades across multiple sites while coordinating activities and monitoring progress.
Date posted: 21/05/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationBuildings and facilities
Other
Security
Salary:
£34,360 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Sir John Soane's Museum
Events Manager is responsible for year-on-year growth in sales targets for the Museum’s commercial
venue hire, events, tours and filming and photography offer.
Date posted: 21/05/2026
Deadline: 08/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
up to £35,866Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02074404273
British Library
The Metadata department has a vacancy for a Metadata Systems Analyst, to be based in London (our St Pancras site). As a member of the Metadata Systems team you will participate in the support of our newly-implemented cloud-based library system (Ex Libris Alma) to manage our published collections.
Date posted: 26/05/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937