Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Tate
We’re looking for an enthusiastic apprentice who is keen to enhance their business administration skills through study, and to put those skills into practice.
Date posted: 10/11/2026
Deadline: 26/11/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,052 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
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
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Exhibitions and Art Handling team at Tate Liverpool!
Date posted: 05/11/2026
Deadline: 19/11/2026
Location:
Tate Liverpool + RIBA NorthCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£25,864 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
Tate
As Assistant Collection Registrar (Acquisitions and Long Loans) you will be part of the Collection Management team and involved in the acquisitions and long loans process. You will spend varied days co-ordinating and documenting the movement and acquisition of art works from our collections, prioritising their care.
Date posted: 27/10/2026
Deadline: 24/11/2026
Location:
SE1 5GGCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£32,674Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0207 8874974
National Museums Liverpool
As Assistant Curator (Living Centres), you'll combine animal care, education and conservation in a varied and rewarding role. You'll deliver workshops, events and visitor experiences while helping to care for and develop our living collections.
Date posted: 10/11/2026
Deadline: 02/12/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
CuratorialSalary:
£17,337 per annum (£28,896 pro rata)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
National Museums Liverpool
Be part of an exciting project to transform Liverpool’s Maritime Museum. As Assistant Curator, you'll help create engaging new galleries by managing collections information and working with colleagues and communities to tell Liverpool’s maritime stories.
Date posted: 10/11/2026
Deadline: 25/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
CuratorialSalary:
£28,896 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
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:
02077300717Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£26,540 - £27,612 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392 891370Museum 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
Victoria & Albert Museum
The position sits within Commercial Rights team of the V&A's Commercial division.
Date posted: 11/11/2026
Deadline: 17/01/2027
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£35,361Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Royal Museums Greenwich
Our Engagement team are seeking a Community Participation Manager to join for 8 months as maternity cover.
Date posted: 05/11/2026
Deadline: 22/11/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
OtherSalary:
£29,112 pro rata (£43,688 FTE)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
National Museums Liverpool
We’re looking for a Conservator (Paintings) to join our team. You’ll care for, treat and preserve paintings, support loans and exhibitions, and contribute to research and public access, while helping run the conservation studio and ensure best practice across collections.
Date posted: 10/11/2026
Deadline: 18/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Midland Railway Building)Category:
ConservationSalary:
£34,791 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pictorial Art Conservation team at the British Museum.
Date posted: 02/11/2026
Deadline: 22/11/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£30,467.94 pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
N/A
British Library
Are you ready to lead the fight against an ever evolving threat landscape? The British Library is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Manager to join its growing Cyber Security function and lead its security operations.
Date posted: 04/11/2026
Deadline: 06/12/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
ITSalary:
£50,518 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Bodleian Libraries is looking for a talented individual to join us as a new Data Warehouse Developer!
Date posted: 10/11/2026
Deadline: 30/11/2026
Location:
Oxford OX1 3BG. Hybrid working is available..Category:
ITTechnician
Digital
Salary:
£40,178 - £48,700 per annum
National Museums Liverpool
Support a major collections storage improvement project, helping to prepare, move, document and rehouse museum objects. Through careful handling and accurate record-keeping, you'll help improve access to and long-term care of National Museums Liverpool's collections.
Date posted: 10/11/2026
Deadline: 25/11/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Juniper Street 1)Category:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£28,896 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Bodleian Libraries are seeking 2 talented DevOps Engineers to join our Digital Library Systems and Services team!
Date posted: 23/10/2026
Deadline: 27/11/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX2 0EW) with hybrid workingCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum
University of Cambridge Museums
We are seeking a Documentation Project Manager to manage, catalogue and where appropriate, digitise priority backlog areas of the Museum's archival collections as part of a wider Collections Documentation Sprint Project.
Date posted: 12/11/2026
Deadline: 29/11/2026
Location:
CambridgeCategory:
ResearchSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01223 764407
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will join the Retail Merchandising team at the Ashmolean Museum, where commercial income supports the Museum’s collections, research and activities. You will help deliver an efficient and engaging online shopping experience while supporting the Museum’s retail operations.
Date posted: 09/11/2026
Deadline: 24/11/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
Grade 3
Lakeland Arts
he role is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Lakeland Arts’ properties, car parks, and surrounding land. It provides both technical and practical support across a range of maintenance activities, working closely with other departments to maintain a safe environment for staff and deliver an exceptional experience for visitors.
Date posted: 03/11/2026
Deadline: 15/11/2026
Location:
Windermere and Kendal, CumbriaCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
28,000 Pro RataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
07557674537