Jobs
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Tate
Tate is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented and highly organised individual to support the delivery of our acquisitions programme. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience and develop a career in museum collections.
You will work closely with the Acquisitions Programme Manager and Director of Collection to help bring new artworks into the collection.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Salary:
£33,193 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Library
The British Library is one of the world's leading research libraries and a vibrant cultural destination, welcoming thousands of visitors each year to an extensive programme of public events, conferences, exhibitions, lectures, performances, and commercial hires.
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic AV Supervisor to join our Media team at our iconic St Pancras site.
Date posted: 04/09/2026
Deadline: 27/09/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
National Gallery
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the buying process from product selection through to launch, while also assisting with e-commerce workflows, product imagery, and administrative coordination. Creative flair and an appreciation for visual presentation are desirable.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 09/10/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£28,000-£30,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
Royal Museums Greenwich
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Development Team at Royal Museums Greenwich.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 28/09/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£38,568Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
Science Museum Group
Capital projects
Date posted: 24/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £50376 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Conservator at the National Science and Media Museum, Bradford.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 29/09/2026
Location:
Bradford, West YorkshireCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
Up to £33127 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Content Acquisition. We are seeking to recruit a team manager with proven people management skills.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
National Library of Scotland
Full time, permanent, salary £33,268 per annum, Civil Service Pension and based in Edinburgh.
Date posted: 22/09/2026
Deadline: 06/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationDigital
Salary:
£33,268Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
National Library of Scotland
Full time, fixed term for 9 months, Salary £37,439 per annum, based in Edinburgh, Civil Service Pension.
Date posted: 22/09/2026
Deadline: 06/10/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationDesign
Digital
Salary:
£37,439Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
Royal Museums Greenwich
We are looking for a Corporate Partnerships Officer to join the Development team on a 2-year fixed term, full-time basis.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,400 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Curatorial Assistant, Metalwork.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
The salary for this role is between £30,800 and £31,500 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Library
We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Desktop Technician to join our Technology team at our iconic St Pancras site.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 27/09/2026
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£31,244 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
Science Museum Group
Digital Technician
Date posted: 25/09/2026
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
Up to £31322 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Natural History Museum
Join us as the DiSSCo UK Head Digitisation and play a crucial role in the DiSSCo UK programme.
Date posted: 17/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
Natural History Museum SW7 5BDCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£75,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Natural History Museum
Join us as the DiSSCo UK Head of the Technical Innovation Centre during this crucial roll out phase.
Date posted: 17/09/2026
Deadline: 14/10/2026
Location:
Natural History Musuem SW7 5BDCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£75,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Library
We are looking for someone who will be able to plan and record multi-session life story oral history interviews as part of the British Library Covid Commemoration project. This role is an 18 months part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed term opportunity.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£21,596 pro rataContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
019
Science Museum Group
Estates Operations Director at the Science Museum Group
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSenior management
Salary:
£90000 - £95000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Estates Operations Director at the Science Museum Group
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 30/09/2026
Location:
EnglandCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£90000 - £95000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795Museum of London
London Museum is about to open a bold new chapter at Smithfield. The spaces will be new, audiences will be arriving and an ambitious programme of public events, late-night takeovers, commercial hires and development events will already be moving. The foundations are in place; now we need someone to bring them to life.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Circa £50,000 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Ashmolean Museum is looking for a Facilities Maintenance Manager who will lead on the Hard FM operations.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 07/10/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH)Category:
Buildings and facilitiesHealth and Safety
Salary:
Starting from £39,424 per annum