Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
We're looking for a highly organised, proactive Administrator to join our friendly and close-knit Volunteer's Office.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 10/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £11856.8 per annum + CS Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Tate Modern Paintings Conservation team supporting its programme of exhibitions, displays & loans.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£23,874 (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987
British Museum
As Junior Graphic Designer, you will help shape high‑quality design work across print, digital, and spatial teams!
Date posted: 16/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Glasgow Museums
We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here.
Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Retail Assistant to join our Retail teams at Gallery of Modern Art/ Riverside Museum/Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Date posted: 16/03/2026
Deadline: 29/03/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£23,838.88Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0141 2874350
Tate
Tate is looking for three Art Handling Technicians to join the Collection Care team across our London sites! The opportunities include full-time and part-time roles.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£17,318.40 (pro-rata)Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Imperial War Museums
You’ll play a key role in recruiting, training, engaging and supporting volunteer teams, ensuring day to day operations run smoothly and safely. Working closely with leaders from Visitor Experience, Learning & Engagement, Membership, Conservation, Curatorial and more, you’ll continue to build a thriving volunteer culture that accelerates IWM’s mission and maximises our impact.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 12/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£23,232.22 Pro RataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07731708877
National Museums Liverpool
The Connector Project Administrator supports smooth project delivery by coordinating activities, organising meetings and events, maintaining documentation, and liaising with partners and internal teams to keep the Connector Project on schedule.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 15/04/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationSalary:
£26,121 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Library
The British Library is looking for a conservator to join the Conservation team.
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 28/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
National Museums Liverpool
The Connector Project Coordinator supports delivery of the Connector Project by coordinating activity across teams and partners, organising meetings and events, maintaining project documentation, and helping monitor progress to keep the programme on track.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 15/04/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationSalary:
£32,493 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Library
The British Library leads and collaborates in growing the world’s knowledge base. We are engaged in a major partnership with the Qatar Foundation and the Qatar National Library to digitise and make available material relating to the history of the Gulf and Arabic scientific manuscripts.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Science Museum Group
Do you enjoy solving technical problems while delivering great customer service in a fast-paced, hands-on environment?
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 03/04/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £30900 per annum + FTC until September 2026Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Corporate relationships Manager (New business) at the Science Museum, London
Date posted: 19/03/2026
Deadline: 26/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£35000 - £38240 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Imperial War Museums
A great candidate experience sets the tone for everything that follows — and this role is central to making that happen. As a Talent Acquisition Officer, you will contribute to smoother, more effective recruitment processes across the organisation.
Date posted: 19/03/2026
Deadline: 13/04/2026
Location:
Imperial War Museums, LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
£35,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Army Museum
The Museum is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Senior Front of House Assistant, working across the Visitor Experience and Visitor Welcome & Retail Teams to ensure the safe, welcoming, engaging and commercially focused operation of our Front of House services.
Date posted: 18/03/2026
Deadline: 17/04/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£30,950pa plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812410
National Army Museum
The Museum is seeking an exceptional Deputy Front of House Manager to work with Visitor Experience and Visitor Welcome & Retail Assistants to ensure the safe, welcoming and commercially focused operation of our Front of House services.
Date posted: 18/03/2026
Deadline: 17/04/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£34,040pa plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812410
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £30,900 - £32,250 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 18/03/2026
Deadline: 30/03/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£30,900 - £32,250 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6537
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site with flexible working
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£37,614 - £41,138 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
National Galleries Scotland
Full Time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £30,900 - £32,250 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site with flexible working
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Technician
Salary:
£30,900 - £32,250 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for an enthusiastic Collection Registrar to join this exciting project.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 29/03/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£35,561Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
British Museum
Join the British Museum's Middle East department as Curator for Reception of Ancient Middle East and Egypt.
Date posted: 20/03/2026
Deadline: 17/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £36396 per annum + CS Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000