Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Library of Scotland
21 hors per week, permanent, based at Sighthill, Edinburgh.
Salary is £17,852 per annum.
Civil Service Pension
Date posted: 28/07/2026
Deadline: 11/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
17,852Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a meticulous Finance Assistant to play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of the British Museum.
Date posted: 27/07/2026
Deadline: 06/08/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
Up to £17785.2 per annum + 25 Days Annual Leave, HybridContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/ARoyal Pavilion and Museums
Would you like the opportunity to start a career in IT and digital support while gaining practical experience in a unique museum setting?
Brighton & Hove Museums has an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Digital Support Technician Apprentice to work with the Head of IT across our museum sites, historic buildings and public-facing services, including the Royal Pavilion.
Date posted: 16/07/2026
Deadline: 14/08/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
ITSalary:
£15,392Contract type:
OtherHours:
Full timeTelephone:
03000290900
Tate
We are looking for an organised and proactive Team Administrator to join the Audiences team at Tate Liverpool on a part-time basis.
Date posted: 23/07/2026
Deadline: 06/08/2026
Location:
Tate Liverpool + RIBA NorthCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£15,518.40 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
British Library
The British Library’s Learning Team is responsible for leading on the Library’s engagement with school students, teachers, families, and adult learners.
Date posted: 27/07/2026
Deadline: 17/08/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
EducationEvents
Other
Outreach
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
The Government and Official Information Team at the British Library manages and promotes a unique national collection of print electoral registers, which dates back to 1832, and data versions from 2007.
Date posted: 27/07/2026
Deadline: 09/08/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0113
Science Museum Group
Are you a conservator who'd relish working on everything from historic textile machinery to modern materials and scientific instruments?
Date posted: 28/07/2026
Deadline: 11/08/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £26502 per annum + FTC until October 2027Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Library of Scotland
Part time (17.5 hours per week), fixed term for 6 months, £41,938 (£20,969 pro-rata) per annum, Civil Service Pension and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 31/07/2026
Deadline: 16/08/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationCuratorial
Digital
Salary:
£41,938 (£20,969 pro-rata) per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
National Museums Liverpool
Provide a reliable delivery and courier service, transporting goods, supplies and equipment safely and efficiently to support day-to-day operations.
Date posted: 30/07/2026
Deadline: 12/08/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£13.45 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for a Horticulturalist to work with the Head of Horticulture and a small, dedicated team of gardeners to create innovative new displays and planting schemes which are linked to the collections and exhibitions inside the museum.
Date posted: 21/07/2026
Deadline: 10/08/2026
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£29,355 pro rata per annum (actual salary £23,484 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02086991872
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£28000 - £28860 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Collections Care and Conservation Supervisor.
Date posted: 20/07/2026
Deadline: 09/08/2026
Location:
StaffordCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£29,497.50 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
Imperial War Museums
This is an exciting opportunity to join a major collections programme that will prepare a significant proportion of IWM's large object collections for relocation to a new state-of-the-art conservation and storage facility.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 23/08/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,600 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Museum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Project Curator to join the department of Greece and Rome to support, develop and deliver the Amazons exhibition.
Date posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£24,620 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 73238396Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
28939Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Tate
Building of the success of Tate Modern’s 25th Anniversary Gala, you will be responsible for the project management of Tate’s next Gala in June 2027. In consultation with the Head of Engagement and Events, you will work collaboratively across the Development department and across Tate to plan and deliver the event in line with the agreed vision and aims.
Date posted: 29/07/2026
Deadline: 09/08/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
Fundraising / developmentMarketing
Salary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874997
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Engagement and Events Team
Date posted: 29/07/2026
Deadline: 21/08/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
EventsFundraising / development
Salary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Individual Giving & Collection Development team!
Date posted: 30/07/2026
Deadline: 20/08/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
Imperial War Museums
As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll support the delivery of construction and masterplanning projects across IWM Duxford and the wider estate. Working with project teams and stakeholders, you'll coordinate risks, actions and programmes while developing project management expertise.
Date posted: 03/08/2026
Deadline: 30/08/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£30,000 to £32,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
The National Archives
The National Archives is seeking an IT Commercial and Licensing Officer to help manage our portfolio of technology contracts, software licences, suppliers and renewals.
Date posted: 31/07/2026
Deadline: 20/08/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationFinancial
Salary:
£39,030 per annum, pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02083925313