Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Museum of London
This role will suit someone who is passionate and proactive about access and inclusion.
You will be key in guiding us to ensure that our public programmes for our new museum at Smithfield and London Museum Docklands meets the needs of all visitors, and is inclusive and welcoming to everyone.
Date posted: 08/06/2026
Deadline: 23/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
£41,936 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
National Gallery
The National Gallery is seeking a part-time assistant paintings conservator working on the structural conservation of panel and canvas supports.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 30/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£15,560 per annum (based on an FTE of £38,900 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
n/aNational Museum of the Royal Navy
We are seeking an experienced, collaborative strategic operational and commercial leader to lead and coordinate operational and commercial performance across the Royal Navy Museums group and help shape the future sustainability and success of one of the nation’s most important heritage organisations.
Date posted: 03/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
OtherSalary:
Salary (Grade 9) – £65,515 - £72,248 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
023928 94170
British Museum
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to contribute to a once-in-a-generation exhibition centred on the Bayeux Tapestry!
Date posted: 05/06/2026
Deadline: 26/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £32297 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museums Liverpool
As a Catering Assistant, you’ll help create a welcoming experience by delivering great customer service and supporting the smooth running of the café. This busy, front-facing role involves serving food and drink, maintaining high standards, and contributing positively as part of a team.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 24/06/2026
Location:
Multiple locations availableCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£12.71 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Working across the Museum of Natural History and the History of Science Museum as part of the Museum Digital Collections function within the GLAM division, this role combines system administration, maintenance of collections information standards and user support for two instances of the EMu Collections Management System.
Date posted: 05/06/2026
Deadline: 24/06/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
Grade 6
National Army Museum
Exciting opportunity in Community Engagement working with public programmes including work with the Chelsea History Festival. Ideal role for a creative and organised team player.
Date posted: 08/06/2026
Deadline: 19/06/2026
Location:
London, ChelseaCategory:
EventsSalary:
National Living/Minimum Wage (age dependant)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0207 881 2456
National Army Museum
We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Objects Conservator to work to support the preservation and care for our unrivalled collections
Date posted: 11/06/2026
Deadline: 09/07/2026
Location:
Stevenage, UKCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£30,740Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812456
British Library
The British Library is working in partnership with the Qatar Foundation and the Qatar National Library to digitise material from the Library’s collections relating to the history of the Gulf and Arabic science.
Date posted: 08/06/2026
Deadline: 16/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
Collections CareLegal
Research
Salary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Tate
An exciting opportunity to join Tate’s Corporate Partnerships team, playing a pivotal role in supporting the account management of a diverse portfolio of high-value corporate partners that champion Tate’s mission.
Date posted: 04/06/2026
Deadline: 18/06/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£33,192Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078878888
British Library
The British Library is seeking to recruit a Curator to join the Modern Archives and Manuscripts section at St Pancras on a permanent basis. The Modern Archives and Manuscripts section is responsible for the Western Manuscript collections 1601-1950, including major holdings of historical, political, literary, theatrical and scientific papers.
Date posted: 26/05/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Ashmolean Museum is seeking an outstanding Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art to lead the development, interpretation, and research of post-1945 collections within the Western Art Department.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 22/06/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH). Home working is possible at least one day a week.Category:
CuratorialResearch
Salary:
Starting from £56,623 per annum
Imperial War Museums
This role is responsible for configuring, maintaining and improving Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement to support IWM’s operations. The role works closely with a dedicated Product Manager to focus on prioritised changes, collaborating with business users, developers and external partners to translate requirements into effective solutions and deliver value where it is needed most.
Date posted: 05/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
RemoteCategory:
OtherSalary:
£57,500-£60,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
British Library
The world-famous British Library have a rare and exciting opportunity for a permanent Desktop Technician to join our existing Technology team based in Boston Spa.
Do you:
• Get a buzz from providing a first-rate level of service?
• Want a superb work-life-balance?
• Want to be part of something you can be proud of whilst being looked after in the Public Sector?
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 14/06/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time, Fixed Term to 30 June 2027
Salary £46,218 - £51,725
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 09/06/2026
Deadline: 23/06/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£46,218 - £51,725Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246298
Science Museum Group
Do you love bringing stories to life through digital and AV exhibits and experiences?
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 26/06/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£37000 - £38665 per annum + Fixed term until March 2029Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Horniman Museum and Gardens
Join a highly collaborative, values-led organisation where Caring, Friendly, Respectful, and Inclusive behaviours are at the heart of everything we do.
We are seeking a senior finance leader who champions equity, diversity, and inclusion, builds strong relationships at all levels, and contributes positively to a collegiate culture while providing strategic financial leadership.
Date posted: 05/06/2026
Deadline: 29/06/2026
Location:
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQCategory:
FinancialSenior management
Salary:
£79,774 per annum, pro-rata (Actual salary: £39,887 per annum)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
British Library
A 21-month post-doctoral fellowship using oral history to capture insight into the lived experience of the Covid-19 pandemic analysing new interviews alongside the recordings that were made during and between the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021, especially those archived at the British Library.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ResearchSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for 3 Events Assistants to support its events programme.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 24/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£14.80Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266Museum of London
At the heart of London, our museum is a meeting place for stories - past, present, and future. We are here to enrich understanding and appreciation of the city and all its people, offering a home where the extraordinary and the everyday collide. From the bustling markets to hidden histories, from riotous invention to quiet reflection, we celebrate London in all its richness and complexity.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£34,631 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611