Jobs
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National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term
(from April 2026 to 31 March 2027)
Salary £30,900 - £32,250 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Date posted: 13/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Collections CareTechnician
Salary:
£30,900 - £32,250 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
The British Museum are hiring an Assistant Collection Manager to join their Storage and Moves section!
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
The Legal and Contracts Services team (‘LCS’) is the first point of contact for advice on legal and contractual matters and performs a wide range of legal and contract support activities, including drafting, reviewing, interpreting and negotiating many different forms of contractual documentation.
Date posted: 06/02/2026
Deadline: 22/02/2026
Location:
Boston Spa, St PancrasCategory:
LegalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
Science Museum Group
Ready to play a key role in delivering construction and infrastructure projects, keeping multiple stakeholders aligned and momentum strong?
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
Swindon, WiltshireCategory:
OtherSalary:
£34000 - £39000 per annum + 24-month FTCContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
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
British Museum
Join the British Museum's Collection Documentation team in a key coordinating role!
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 03/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum is hiring a Collection Manager to join their Storage and Moves team on a full-time contract in London!
Date posted: 09/02/2026
Deadline: 23/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £33468 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
An exciting and rewarding role which helps realise Tate’s programme by managing and coordinating all registration procedures relating to the care of Tate’s collections and its programmes of acquisitions, displays and loans.
Date posted: 29/01/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
Based across ou r London sites and WiltshireCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£39,553Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking a passionate and experienced individual to join our Collections Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in collections management and the care of historic objects. If you have real enthusiasm for bringing the stories of the Black Country to life, we’d love to hear from you.
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 06/03/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
c£35,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
Glasgow Museums
A new role for a part-time Community Archivist to join the team delivering the Sauchiehall Street Culture and Heritage District programme. This is a fixed term post until December 2027.
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
GlasgowCategory:
ArchivistSalary:
£36,272.27 - £42,116.92Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0141 287 4350
British Library
We are seeking an enthusiastic Copyright and Compliance Support Officer to support the compliance work of the British Library / Qatar Foundation Partnership programme.
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
LegalSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Museum
Join a dynamic and friendly Development team helping to deliver some of the British Museum's most exciting upcoming activity!
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 13/03/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £35928 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Army Museum
Due to the retirement on rotation of existing members, we are seeking to appoint a number of new members to NAM Council. During this round of appointments, we are particularly looking for people experienced within the fields of building/engineering/major redevelopment/project management and development fundraising.
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 06/03/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationBuildings and facilities
Fundraising / development
Salary:
Unremunerated (reasonable expenses are paid)Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
02078812444Location:
BrightonCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£29,064 – £31,022Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
03000290900
British Museum
The Information Services department is hiring a Cyber Security Analyst to help develop and maintain the British Museum's Cyber Security capability.
Date posted: 06/02/2026
Deadline: 06/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £41723 per annum + Civil Service Pension, Hybrid, SocialsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Deputy Retail Manager
Date posted: 17/02/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £35537 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Army Museum
Are you passionate about video content and social media, and excited to share new stories with audiences? We are seeking to appoint a Digital Communications Officer to create high-quality and engaging content for a range of digital platforms and social media channels.
Date posted: 11/02/2026
Deadline: 01/03/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£30,950pa (plus allowance and benefits)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078812493
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We’re looking for a creative Digital Coordinator to shape and share engaging, inclusive digital content that connects diverse audiences with the Horniman Museum and Gardens, supporting our decolonising and environmental priorities during an exciting period of new gallery and garden openings. This hands-on role is perfect for a digitally savvy storyteller who thrives in online cultures.
Date posted: 05/02/2026
Deadline: 02/03/2026
Location:
South East LondonCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£40,817 per annum fixed term (pro rata if applicable) 12 monthsContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02086991872
British Museum
The British Museum are hiring an Events Assistant to join them on a full-time permanent basis!
Date posted: 04/02/2026
Deadline: 25/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum are hiring an Events Assistant to join them on a full-time permanent basis!
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 24/02/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000