Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Tate
Tate is seeking to engage an experienced researcher or curator with in-depth, specialist knowledge of Indigenous art with a particular emphasis on Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA region), to be an Adjunct Curator for the Hyundai Tate Research Centre: Transnational. The Adjunct Curator will carry out research for Tate from their country of residence as the role will be remote.
Date posted: 09/10/2026
Deadline: 28/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialOther
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874997
Imperial War Museums
IWM Duxford is seeking an Air Show Assistant to support the planning and delivery of our internationally renowned air shows and flying events. Working closely with the Air Show Team and Flying Display Directors, you'll coordinate event administration, prepare operational documentation, support stakeholders and help deliver outstanding events that attract visitors from across the UK and beyond.
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
£24,000 - £25,340Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
British Library
We are looking to recruit a Manuscripts Assistant to join the Ancient, Medieval and Early Modern Manuscripts team on a fixed-term, 12-month basis.
Date posted: 19/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ConservationCuratorial
Salary:
£31,244 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
We are seeking an enthusiastic and practical Assistant Collection Manager: Care & Access to join the Middle East Department
Date posted: 08/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the British Museum’s Loans & Display team, helping to deliver the Museum’s busy programme of exhibitions as well as UK and international loans.
Date posted: 13/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Western Range decant project, one of the most significant collections storage projects currently underway in the museum sector.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 28/10/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
British Museum
We're looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Press Officer to join our busy Communications team.
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 01/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
Press/PRSalary:
£31,675 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.
We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire.
Date posted: 06/10/2026
Deadline: 27/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£27,792 - £33,928.02 per annum (depending on experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02082052266
National Gallery
The National Gallery is looking for an Associate Curator of Paintings before 1600. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the curatorial department of a museum housing one of the great collections of paintings in the world.
Date posted: 14/10/2026
Deadline: 25/10/2026
Location:
The National Gallery, LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£48,870 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 5136Royal Pavilion and Museums
At Brighton & Hove Museums, we care for over one million objects and some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the world-famous Royal Pavilion. As a vibrant and ambitious charity, we’re passionate about preserving Brighton & Hove’s rich heritage while ensuring our buildings continue to inspire, educate and welcome visitors for years to come.
Date posted: 24/08/2026
Deadline: 05/11/2026
Location:
BrightonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£44,516 – £47,653Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
03000290900
National Army Museum
Creative role leading on Product Development, Merchandising and Ecommerce to engage and extend physical and digital audience reach, grow retail income and enhance our brand reputation
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 16/11/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£22,218 (pro rata of FTE £37,030)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02077300717Museum of London
Are you an inspiring leader with a passion for conservation and collection care?
Do you thrive on bringing people together, leading complex projects and driving positive change?
If so then join us and be part of something extraordinary as we shape the future of our collection.
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£43,419 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
British Library
The Collection Metadata Standards team has a vacancy for a Collection Metadata Analyst. The team is responsible for co-ordinating the development and implementation of the bibliographic standards which the Library uses to describe our collection, enable discovery of collection items, and disseminate catalogue records globally.
Date posted: 20/10/2026
Deadline: 02/11/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will join Oxford University Museum of Natural History, home to internationally important scientific collections supporting research, teaching and public engagement.
Date posted: 18/10/2026
Deadline: 06/11/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Grade 5
National Museums Liverpool
As Collections Documentation Officer, you will support the management and improvement of collections information, helping to maintain accurate, consistent and accessible records. Through data quality and documentation work, you'll help ensure collections information is fit for future use.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationCollections Care
IT
Registrar
Digital
Salary:
£28,896 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
As Collections Technical Analyst, you will provide technical expertise for our Collections Management System, supporting system administration, data migration and integrations. You'll help ensure collections information is accurate, accessible and managed in line with agreed standards and best practice.
Date posted: 15/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
AdministrationCollections Care
IT
Registrar
Digital
Salary:
£34,794 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Library
The British Library is looking for a Conservation Intern to join our Conservation Department.
Date posted: 19/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
St Pancras, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£27,706 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
British Museum
As Conservator: Storage, your main focus will be providing preventive conservation support for collection stores across the British Museum estate.
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 13/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £40513 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Gallery
We are looking for a technically strong and collaborative Data Analytics Manager to join the National Gallery’s Data & Insight team
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 08/11/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£48,870Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
Derby Museums Trust
Are you highly organised, analytical and passionate about data? Do you enjoy working with systems, spreadsheets and dashboards to create clear, accurate reporting? If you’re skilled in Excel, have excellent attention to detail and are excited by the power of data, Derby Museums wants to hear from you!
Date posted: 16/10/2026
Deadline: 04/11/2026
Location:
DE1 1BSCategory:
Fundraising / developmentIT
Salary:
£31,822 – £33,603Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01332641901