Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
IWM North is the fifth branch of Imperial War Museums and the first outside the South East of England.
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 28/09/2025
Location:
IWM NorthCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£19,001 per annum (£23,751 per annum, FTE)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
na
British Library
The British Library's International Team is seeking an International Office Co-ordinator to work with our partners across the world and coordinate the day-to-day activities in our International Office.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 08/10/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£28,119Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
British Library
The British Library's International Team is seeking an International Skills Exchange and Governance Coordinator to support our international skills exchange projects and coordinate the day-to-day activities relating to the governance of the international office strategy.
Date posted: 22/08/2025
Deadline: 21/09/2025
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£28,119 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
Imaging Assistant
Greece and Rome
Part-time (18 hours per week)
Fixed term (20 months)
£29,642 per annum (£14,821 pro-rated salary)
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 26 September 2025
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 26/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Curatorial
Salary:
£29,642Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 323 8165
British Library
The successful candidate will support the delivery of press campaigns across all of the Library’s activities, ranging from our leading cultural programme to our innovative services for business and collaborations with libraries across the UK.
If you are looking for a varied and creative role in an inclusive and supportive work environment, then we would love to hear from you.
Date posted: 15/09/2025
Deadline: 05/10/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
The National Archives
The Access Officer will directly support the relocation of records from the Parliamentary Archives to The National Archives.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 25/09/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£29,258 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Imperial War Museums
We're seeking an Events Officer to play a key role in delivering high-profile museum events - from exhibition openings and fundraising dinners to donor receptions and key anniversaries.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
londonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£28,000-£32,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
na
Museum of the Home
The Learning Officer will have a key role within the Creative Learning Team, devising programmes for schools and families, creating inspiring content, and collaborating with the Museum’s local communities in line with the Museum’s Programme Strategy.
Date posted: 09/09/2025
Deadline: 22/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
EducationSalary:
29500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077496004
Museum of the Home
The purpose of the HR Administrator is:
• To support the delivery of HR administrative services for the team.
• Part of our mission is to make the Museum an Amazing Place to Work and we are looking for a committed team member who can support this.
• To act as the first point of contact for all HR administrative queries, particularly on the Head: HR’s non-working days.
Date posted: 02/09/2025
Deadline: 24/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
11600 (29,000 FTE)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077496004
Tullie
We are looking to recruit an Executive Assistant who will perform a pivotal role in delivering professional administrative support of the Director and the Trust Board.
Date posted: 03/09/2025
Deadline: 06/10/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Salary:
£27,612 to £29,029Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join ARTIST ROOMS, delivering the National Touring Exhibition Programme of Tate and National Galleries of Scotland!
Date posted: 09/09/2025
Deadline: 21/09/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£32,158 per annum
Imperial War Museums
IWM is seeking a creative and experienced internal communications professional to develop and distribute internal communications to IWM’s 600 staff.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 29/09/2025
Location:
IWM London or IWM DuxfordCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
£30,000 to £32,000 per annum depending on experienceContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Object Conservator - Fixed Term Contract.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 30/09/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
ConservationSalary:
The salary for this role is between £13,737.99 (£34,344.98 FTE) to £15,337.99 (£38,344.98 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02075639544
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Development Officer: Individual Giving.
Date posted: 11/09/2025
Deadline: 30/09/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
The salary for this role is between £31,500 and £34,700 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Joining our Communications and Digital Engagement team - within our Marketing Department - you will lead on the creation of dynamic, impactful, multimedia content (video, photography, audio, graphic) that will make our digital platforms stand out and our incredible stories shine.
Date posted: 10/09/2025
Deadline: 01/10/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
MarketingSalary:
Salary (Grade 6) - £34,886 - £38,201 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our vision is to be the world’s most inspiring Naval Museum, linking Navy to Nation. You are pivotal in us achieving our vision, and to support this we embrace diversity and want everyone to feel valued and have a sense of belonging.
Date posted: 10/09/2025
Deadline: 01/10/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
MarketingSalary:
Salary (Grade 6) - £34,886 - £37,070 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
Science Museum Group
Do you have an interest in preventive conservation and protecting collections before damage occurs?
Date posted: 10/09/2025
Deadline: 01/10/2025
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £38870 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Do you have the organisational skills and digital know-how to keep complex projects, people and priorities running smoothly?
Date posted: 10/09/2025
Deadline: 24/09/2025
Location:
EnglandCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £31331 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Royal Museums Greenwich
This is an exciting opportunity to join our wide-reaching Engagement team at Royal Museums Greenwich and work to interpret British maritime histories through creative responses.
Date posted: 10/09/2025
Deadline: 28/09/2025
Location:
SE10 9NFCategory:
OutreachSalary:
£36,900Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+442083128565
National Galleries Scotland
1 position - Full-time and Permanent
Plus 1 position – Full-time and Fixed Term for 5 months
Salary £29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 12/09/2025
Deadline: 29/09/2025
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£29,888 - £32,602 per annum (pay award pending)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537