Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums (IWM) wishes to appoint a new Army Trustee. IWM traditionally has a Trustee on its Board from each of the three branches of the armed forces.
Date posted: 26/03/2026
Deadline: 05/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
N/AContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07731708877
National Museums Scotland
This senior leadership role at National Museums Scotland offers an incredible opportunity to shape the future of the Global Arts, Cultures and Design department, managing the understanding, development, organisation, and public access to the collections.
Date posted: 30/03/2026
Deadline: 30/04/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£76,093 – 86,275Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 247 4223Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
48697Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
65000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Lead and deliver innovative digital projects for a world-leading library, managing multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and systems to support research, teaching, and global access to collections.
Date posted: 02/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
ITSalary:
£49,119 - £58,265 per annum
Museum of the Home
We are the only museum in the world dedicated to exploring the idea of home—not just as a physical space, but as something shaped by emotions, identity, society, politics, and the environment.
We are looking for a Head of Collections, Programmes and Partnerships to lead work across our collections, curatorial, community, and learning teams, in ways that are bold, equitable and climate-active.
Date posted: 07/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Education
Events
Exhibitions
Salary:
£60,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02077399893
Imperial War Museums
Working closely with an external design agency, you will guide web design from IWM’s side and help shape a new, robust design system. Your work will directly influence how audiences understand conflict, engage with our content, and access our sites, services and collections.
Date posted: 10/04/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
UKCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£53,000-£55,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
Victoria & Albert Museum
The V&A is looking to recruit a Financial Reporting Accountant.
Date posted: 29/04/2026
Deadline: 10/05/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£43,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking an experienced Senior Exhibitions Manager for a 12 month fixed term contract, to be based within the Exhibitions Department.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 13/05/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£43,346 - £45,180Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
The National Archives
The Information Manager is the product owner for our information management systems, and responsible for policy development, and the engagement on these areas with senior management and the wider organisation.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 30/04/2026
Location:
Kew, RichmondCategory:
ITOther
Salary:
£40,000 to £43,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083925313
British Library
The British Library is seeking a skilled Project Manager to play a key role in delivering the transformational Library Services Systems Programme.
Date posted: 20/04/2026
Deadline: 06/05/2026
Location:
Boston Spa/St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareLibrarian
Other
Research
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Science Museum Group
Interpretation Manager
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 07/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£41200 - £42024 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Gallery
We are looking for a commercially minded and collaborative Membership & Supporters’ House Manager to lead the delivery and day‑to‑day management of the Gallery’s membership proposition and exclusive Supporters’ House within the Loyalty, Sales and Ticketed Experiences (LSTE) department.
Date posted: 24/04/2026
Deadline: 14/05/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
41,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are seeking a Senior Creative Producer to lead a dynamic and collaborative programme that builds new audiences, supports innovation and brings communities together in the museum.
Date posted: 24/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
Bethnal GreenCategory:
EducationSalary:
£40,770Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
British Museum
This Business Analyst role sits at the centre of the British Museum's technology change agenda!
Date posted: 27/04/2026
Deadline: 11/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £41723 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to join the Development team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 27/04/2026
Deadline: 10/05/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£40,500Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Science Museum Group
Lead Digital Exhibit Technician
Date posted: 27/04/2026
Deadline: 04/05/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£41200 - £43369 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
The Information Services (IS) department is hiring a Modern Workplace Analyst to deliver and maintain modern workplace enterprise-wide solutions.
Date posted: 27/04/2026
Deadline: 18/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £41723 per annum + Civil Service Pension, Hybrid, SocialsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
Join the British Museums Development department as Senior Database Manager where you will have the opportunity to ensure exceptional data stewardship.
Date posted: 01/04/2026
Deadline: 29/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £43317 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The British Library is seeking to recruit a Grants Assistant to join the Endangered Archives Programme (EAP). EAP runs an annual funding round for international projects to record and digitise endangered collections across the world.
Date posted: 27/04/2026
Deadline: 18/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareOther
Salary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113