Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
For enquiries about any of the vacancies listed here please contact the relevant organisation directly.
Click here for links to other museum sector jobs resources and vacancy listings
Click here for links to more information on jobs and volunteering at NMDC member organisations
National Army Museum
Seeking a passionate Soft Play and Birthday Party Assistant to join our Front of House team, delivering high standards, engaging visitors and enhancing their experience.
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
London Living WageContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077300717
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Exhibitions and Art Handling team at Tate Liverpool in the lead up to reopening.
Date posted: 22/10/2026
Deadline: 05/11/2026
Location:
Tate Liverpool + RIBA NorthCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£17,804.40 per annum (pro-rata to the full-time equivalent of £29,674)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
Science Museum Group
Part-time Operations Administrator at the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 30/10/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £19583.2 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.
We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire.
Date posted: 06/10/2026
Deadline: 27/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£27,792 - £33,928.02 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
British Library
The British Library is looking for a Conservation Intern to join our Conservation Department.
Date posted: 19/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£27,706 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Imperial War Museums
IWM Duxford is seeking an Air Show Assistant to support the planning and delivery of our internationally renowned air shows and flying events. Working closely with the Air Show Team and Flying Display Directors, you'll coordinate event administration, prepare operational documentation, support stakeholders and help deliver outstanding events that attract visitors from across the UK and beyond.
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£24,000 - £25,340Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
National Museums Liverpool
As Collections Documentation Officer, you will support the management and improvement of collections information, helping to maintain accurate, consistent and accessible records. Through data quality and documentation work, you'll help ensure collections information is fit for future use.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationCollections Care
IT
Registrar
Digital
Salary:
£28,896 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
As Learning Facilitator, you will deliver engaging learning experiences that connect children, young people and educators with our collections, stories and spaces. Through workshops, events and activities, you'll inspire curiosity, creativity and a lifelong love of learning.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 11/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
EducationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
£27,240 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.
We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire.
Date posted: 22/10/2026
Deadline: 11/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£23,316.31Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 205 2266Royal Pavilion and Museums
Brighton & Hove Museums Trust is a dynamic charity dedicated to preserving and celebrating our city’s rich history. We care for over one million objects and manage some of the most iconic buildings in Brighton & Hove, none more famous than the stunning Royal Pavilion.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 05/11/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£29,355 – £31,332Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
03000290900
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking to recruit a Project Accountant.
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
CosfordCategory:
FinancialSalary:
27,000Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 205 2266
Tate
Tate is seeking to engage an experienced researcher or curator with in-depth, specialist knowledge of Indigenous art with a particular emphasis on Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA region), to be an Adjunct Curator for the Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational. The Adjunct Curator will carry out research for Tate from their country of residence as the role will be remote.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 28/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialOther
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874997
Glasgow Museums
The job of a Retail Assistant within Glasgow Museums comes with a range of responsibilities – Providing excellent customer service to maximise sales on the sales floor and at the cash desk, processing our customer transactions at the cash desk - and lots of rewards.
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
glasgowCategory:
OtherSalary:
£24,673.24 (Proven)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will be a member of the Ashmolean Schools and University Engagement Team. You will work with colleagues across the Ashmolean and the Collegiate University to research, develop, coordinate or deliver University Engagement initiatives
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 18/11/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
EducationSalary:
Grade 6.1
British Museum
This is an opportunity to work with the British Museum's Later Medieval collections!
Date posted: 22/10/2026
Deadline: 19/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £37706 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Gallery
The National Gallery’s Learning Team brings people and paintings together. Would you like to explore creative ways to engage audiences, gain hands-on experience, and develop new skills? We’re looking for two Creative Learning Trainees to join our team in early 2027.
Date posted: 26/10/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
The National Gallery, LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
£25,660.80 per annum working 4 days per week (based on an FTE of £32,076 per annum).Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking an organised and proactive Access Control Assistant to help maintain the safety and security of one of the world's most visited cultural institutions.
Date posted: 26/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
SecuritySalary:
£32,447 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Army Museum
Creative role leading on Product Development, Merchandising and Ecommerce to engage and extend physical and digital audience reach, grow retail income and enhance our brand reputation
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£22,218 (pro rata of FTE £37,030)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077300717
British Library
The British Library is looking to recruit two Server Specialists to work out of our St Pancras office, to work within the Infrastructure team in the Technology Department.
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ITSalary:
£35,993Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Science Museum Group
Communications Manager - Transformation
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 03/11/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£30000 - £32000 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795