Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Museum of London
We have embarked on an extraordinary journey to create a new museum for London. The museum will sit in atmospheric former market buildings – over 30,000 sqm – at the heart of one of the capital’s most historic quarters.
The New Museum project will transform the museum, Smithfield and the City of London, creating a new cultural quarter for London.
Date posted: 04/08/2026
Deadline: 20/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
C £70,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Science Museum Group
Head of Digital Products
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 04/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£65000 - £70000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery is now seeking a Chief Operating Officer to join its new Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Director and working alongside the Chief Curator, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Development Officer. This is a pivotal role, providing strategic leadership across the Gallery’s operational infrastructure while helping shape its future direction.
Date posted: 30/07/2026
Deadline: 03/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0000000000
British Museum
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of one of the world's leading cultural institutions!
Date posted: 25/08/2026
Deadline: 08/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £77816 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term (3 years)
Salary £61,688 - £71,542 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 21/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSenior management
Salary:
£61,688 - £71,542Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Lead the future of open research at one of the world's leading universities!
Date posted: 20/08/2026
Deadline: 14/09/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW) with hybrid working optionsCategory:
AdministrationLibrarian
Senior management
Salary:
£65,336 - £75,439 per annum
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term for 4 years
Salary £49,792 - £56,426 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 26/08/2026
Deadline: 14/09/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£49,792 - £56,426Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Imperial War Museums
As Linux and Infrastructure Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the systems that underpin IWM's Digital Asset Management System (DAMS) and wider digital collections environment. Your work will help ensure critical services remain reliable, resilient and secure, enabling colleagues, researchers and visitors to access and benefit from IWM's invaluable digital collections.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
ITSalary:
£44,000 to £54,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
1234567890
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Join the Ashmolean Museum and help care for one of the world's most important collections of ancient Egyptian and Sudanese archaeology.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 14/09/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
CuratorialSalary:
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum
The National Archives
The Governance Manager provides dedicated lead professional secretariat support and delivers a range of activities to support The National Archives’ corporate governance function and the Keeper’s statutory responsibilities.
Date posted: 02/09/2026
Deadline: 15/09/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£45,000 - £51,255 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to work on the African Histories and Heritage Programme.
Date posted: 03/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £44719 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £41,971 - £45,934 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Please apply directly via our careers portal. Applications via email will not be accepted.
Deadline is 12 Noon Monday, 07 September 2026.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
OtherSalary:
£41,971 - £45,934Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
Victoria & Albert Museum
We're seeking an experienced Lead Conservator to provide technical and strategic leadership for our Books, Paper and Photographs conservation team.
Date posted: 01/09/2026
Deadline: 19/09/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£46,947 - £62,596Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
National Gallery
We are looking for an imaginative and motivated fixed-term Senior Graphic Designer to join the Creative department to provide career break cover. The department is responsible for delivering creative, effective and accessible design solutions across a wide range of projects to a global audience, in keeping with the National Gallery’s brand values and strategic objectives.
Date posted: 26/08/2026
Deadline: 08/09/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
DesignSalary:
£48,870 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
Science Museum Group
The world's first inter-city railway turns 200 in 2030. How do you tell that story?
Date posted: 26/08/2026
Deadline: 09/09/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £40961 per annum + FTC until March 2030Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
We are seeking an experience Fundraising Campaign Project Manager to play a pivotal role in our Masterplan Programme.
Date posted: 10/08/2026
Deadline: 06/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£49,829 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Network Infrastructure Engineer to join our Information Services department and play a key role in delivering and supporting critical IT infrastructure across the British Museum.
Date posted: 28/08/2026
Deadline: 13/09/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ITSalary:
£49,829 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking an experienced and highly organised maternity cover Exhibitions Manager to join our Exhibitions team. This is a pivotal role responsible for the successful delivery of major exhibitions within the Gallery's internationally renowned exhibition programme.
Date posted: 26/08/2026
Deadline: 13/09/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£44,350 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136
British Museum
The British Museum is looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join their growing Philanthropy team at an exciting and pivotal moment!
Date posted: 12/08/2026
Deadline: 09/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
As Cyber Assurance & Risk Analyst, you will strengthen IWM's cyber resilience through assurance, compliance and third-party risk management. Working with internal teams and suppliers, you'll help identify, assess and manage cyber risks, support Cyber Essentials and GovAssure compliance activities, and provide governance reporting to senior stakeholders.
Date posted: 19/08/2026
Deadline: 07/09/2026
Location:
IWM LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£42,500 to £45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A