Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Library
Working in our Acquisitions South Team, you will be using the Library's acquisition and cataloguing system to check, order, record and pay for material selected for the Asian and African Collections, which house some of the world’s finest resources for the study of Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Date posted: 09/03/2026
Deadline: 22/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Tate
Tate is looking for three Art Handling Technicians to join the Collection Care team across our London sites! The opportunities include full-time and part-time roles.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£17,318.40 (pro-rata)Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7887 8888
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Permanent
Salary £49,792 - £56,426 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 04/03/2026
Deadline: 20/03/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£49,792 - £56,426 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
The British Museum is hiring a Client Project Manager to help deliver major capital projects in one of the world's greatest cultural institutions.
Date posted: 27/02/2026
Deadline: 27/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £49829 per annum + Hybrid, 25 days annual leave, pensionContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will join the GLAM Museums Digital Collections following the implementation of a new digital collections systems infrastructure and service. You will provide systems management and user support for the Collections Management System (EMu) used by the Museum of Natural History and the History of Science Museum.
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 18/03/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
Grade 6
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for an enthusiastic Collection Registrar to join this exciting project.
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 29/03/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£35,561Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
National Galleries Scotland
Full Time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £30,900 - £32,250 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
On site with flexible working
Date posted: 17/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Technician
Salary:
£30,900 - £32,250 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Library
The British Library is looking for a conservator to join the Conservation team.
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 28/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Imperial War Museums
As the Objects Conservator based at IWM London, you’ll be the lead Objects specialist on site, working alongside Paintings and Frames conservators, and collaborating closely with colleagues at IWM Duxford. Your work will shape how objects are cared for, understood and presented—ranging from small, intricate items like compasses to large composite objects like diving suits.
Date posted: 26/02/2026
Deadline: 23/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareCuratorial
Salary:
£30,906 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
National Portrait Gallery
The CRM Manager is responsible for the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) function across the Gallery. They manage the Gallery’s CRM database (Tessitura) and work with a range of departments to support the use and development of the system, including providing technical support and training.
Date posted: 13/03/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
39 Orange StreetCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust is currently looking for a Digital Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping how digital technology connects our audiences, collections and people.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced digital leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation, culture and public engagement.
Date posted: 03/03/2026
Deadline: 20/03/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
ITMarketing
Digital
Salary:
£34,320 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Royal Air Force Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands.
Date posted: 06/03/2026
Deadline: 20/03/2026
Location:
London or MidlandsCategory:
MarketingSalary:
Circa £38,000 to £42,000 per annum (dependent on location)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0208 2052266Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£37,784 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
National Library of Scotland
8 week full time student summer placement based at the National Library of Scotland. £2,500 grant.
Date posted: 13/03/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£2,500 grantContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 623 3718
British Museum
Join the British Museum's largest digital programme - the Endangered Material Knowledge Programme (EMKP)- as a Project Curator!
Date posted: 11/03/2026
Deadline: 01/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Up to £36396 per annum + pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum is seeking a Friends & Patrons Membership Manager to join our friendly membership team.
Date posted: 06/03/2026
Deadline: 10/04/2026
Location:
Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Lane, Oxford OX1 4AZ and Harcourt Arboretum, Oxford Lodge, Peacock Gate, Nuneham Courtenay, OX44 9PX.Category:
AdministrationFundraising / development
Salary:
£39,424 - £47,779 per annum (pro rata)
British Museum
This is a hands‑on and highly creative role within the Museum's Design & Interpretation Studio!
Date posted: 16/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £35928 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
As Junior Graphic Designer, you will help shape high‑quality design work across print, digital, and spatial teams!
Date posted: 16/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
As Senior Graphic Designer, you will lead the creative output of the design team from concept to execution!
Date posted: 16/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the world’s leading art institutions as Head of Collection Management in Tate’s Collection Care Division. Leading strategy; facilitating programme delivery; providing access to collections in storage; and planning for the future of the collection.
Date posted: 10/03/2026
Deadline: 08/04/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£61,750 - £63,750 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888