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 Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands.
Date posted: 13/01/2026
Deadline: 01/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£13,852.22Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0208 2052266Royal Pavilion and Museums
Brighton & Hove Museums is looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic Marketing & Filming Coordinator to join our busy team. If you love culture, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role puts you right at the heart of our storytelling and promotional activity.
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 20/02/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£29,064 – £31,022Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
03000290900Museum of London
The Volunteer and Early Careers Coordinator will assist with the practical planning, coordination and day-to-day delivery of our volunteering and work experience programmes, working alongside the Volunteer and Early Careers Advisor, other HR colleagues and staff from across the museum.
Date posted: 13/01/2026
Deadline: 26/01/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,171 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Merchandising Team Leader and Merchandising Manager, the Merchandising Assistant will support efforts to maximise sales across Commercial Enterprises’ retail outlets and online shop. In this role, you’ll provide excellent customer service, manage incoming deliveries, and assist with the day-to-day running of the online store.
Date posted: 08/01/2026
Deadline: 21/01/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Midland Railway Building)Category:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£23,007 per annum (£26,294 pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Galleries Scotland
Permanent and Part-time (20 hours)
Salary £28,707 - £29,961 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 06/01/2026
Deadline: 23/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£28,707 - £29,961 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
Royal Museums Greenwich
Are you passionate about delivering a great visitor experience and sharing knowledge about science, history or astronomy? We are looking for new Visitor and Sales Explainers to join the team!
Date posted: 13/01/2026
Deadline: 20/01/2026
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£24,400 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
OtherTelephone:
02083128656
Royal Museums Greenwich
Are you a great communicator with excellent customer service experience and an enthusiasm for learning new skills? We are looking for new Visitor and Sales Assistants to join the team across our unique sites.
Date posted: 13/01/2026
Deadline: 20/01/2026
Location:
Greenwich, SE10 9NFCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£24,400 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
OtherTelephone:
02083128565
National Galleries Scotland
Permanent and Part time (14 hours)
Salary £27,363 - £28,491 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 05/01/2026
Deadline: 19/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£27,363 - £28,491 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
The National Archives
Be part of a dedicated and supportive team working at the intersection of conservation, digitisation, and public access.
Date posted: 15/01/2026
Deadline: 02/02/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£29.258Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8392 5359
Imperial War Museums
Join the IWM Institute as an Operations Coordinator, supporting live and digital events, managing logistics, coordinating creators and contributors, updating web content, and ensuring smooth delivery of impactful public programming.
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 09/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationEvents
Salary:
£30,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Birmingham Museums Trust
We’re looking for a hands-on Chef to support and lead the delivery of our visitor-facing Food & Beverage offer at Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, but also support at our other sites..
Date posted: 14/01/2026
Deadline: 25/01/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£31,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Imperial War Museums
We’re looking for a passionate Visitor Experience Manager to lead and deliver an outstanding visitor experience across our branch(es). You’ll champion inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring every visitor feels welcome and valued.
Date posted: 15/01/2026
Deadline: 30/01/2026
Location:
IWM NorthCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34,000-£36,000 per annum (Dependant on experience)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Science Museum Group
Do you have an interest in preventive conservation and protecting collections before damage occurs?
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 13/02/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £38870 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Archive team at Tate. Based at Tate Britain, the Archive Project Cataloguer will be responsible for the cataloguing of the recently acquired Duncan Grant archive collection.
Date posted: 13/01/2026
Deadline: 26/01/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, Millbank, LondonCategory:
ArchivistLibrarian
Salary:
£32,479 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 30/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 16/01/2026
Deadline: 30/01/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537Location:
BrightonCategory:
EducationResearch
Salary:
£34,434 – £39,152 pro-rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900
Glasgow Museums
Glasgow Life’s vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we’re looking for a Paper Conservator to join our Museums & Collections Conservation team.
Date posted: 28/11/2025
Deadline: 01/02/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£36,272.27 - £42,116.92Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0141 287 0928
British Library
We are seeking a Relationship Manager to support the administration of the Get Ready for Business Growth programme, above all you will ensure a seamless and successful client journey for our businesses.
Date posted: 12/12/2025
Deadline: 25/01/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34,608 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
The National Archives
Join us as a Senior Archivist as part of our ongoing Military Records Project.
Date posted: 09/01/2026
Deadline: 25/01/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ArchivistDigital
Salary:
£39,567 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979