Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for three Visitor Experience Assistants.
Date posted: 07/09/2026
Deadline: 27/09/2026
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£16,812.50Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Birmingham Museums Trust
Birmingham Museums Trust is currently looking for a Technician to join the team.
Date posted: 02/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
BirminghamCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesTechnician
Salary:
£28704Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.AMuseum of London
As London Museum prepares to open at Smithfield, we are building a bold new model for what a museum can be. Through an ambitious year-round Creative Programme, we are creating a vibrant rhythm of activity that brings together artists, creative partners, communities and audiences to reflect and respond to the energy of London.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 05/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherDesign
Salary:
47621Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
Tate
We are seeking an electronic records management specialist with proven experience of working in information and records management to join our Programme team who will be the key point of contact for all teams on electronic records management at Tate during the migration of records from shared drives to SharePoint Online with an additional plug-in and will play a crucial role in records management
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 09/10/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
ITDigital
Salary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997Museum of London
Building on the museum's new Independent Research Organisation (IRO) status, we are looking to develop a new Research Centre at the heart of our organisation. Based in the Curatorial department, the Senior Research Lead will be responsible for developing the Research Centre and coordinating research activity across the organisation.
Date posted: 11/09/2026
Deadline: 27/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialResearch
Salary:
£43,419 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Tate
We are currently recruiting for two Senior Art Handling Technicians to support the delivery of Tate’s exciting programmes.
Date posted: 08/09/2026
Deadline: 22/09/2026
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 4987
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in the day-to-day running of the African Histories and Heritage Programme!
Date posted: 10/09/2026
Deadline: 08/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
Up to £31979 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Security and Safety Advisor at the Science Museum in London
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 02/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Health and SafetySecurity
Salary:
Up to £53000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Road Train Guard (Part Time) at the National Railway Museum
Date posted: 21/09/2026
Deadline: 05/10/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
Up to £13.45 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Royal Air Force Museum
The Museum is looking for a Retail Assistant.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 05/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£14, 622.40Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Royal Museums Greenwich
The Development team at Royal Museums Greenwich are seeking a Prospect Research and Database Officer.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 29/09/2026
Location:
GreenwichCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£31,400 Per AnnumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02083128565
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Project Curator to work on the African Histories and Heritage Programme.
Date posted: 03/09/2026
Deadline: 01/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £44719 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
The Preservation Technician plays an important role in protecting and caring for IWM's collections across multiple sites. Through preventive conservation activities, environmental monitoring and collections care, you'll help ensure that historic objects remain safe, accessible and suitable for display, storage, research and learning.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 03/10/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareConservation
Salary:
£27,765Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N/A
The National Archives
The National Archives (TNA) is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Philanthropy Officer to work within its newly established Philanthropy team.
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£34,882 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
The National Archives
The National Archives (TNA) is looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to work within its newly established Philanthropy team.
Date posted: 16/09/2026
Deadline: 07/10/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£40,853 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
Tate
Tate is looking for a motivated Paintings Conservator for the Tate Modern Exhibitions & Displays Programme.
Date posted: 15/09/2026
Deadline: 11/10/2026
Location:
Tate Modern , Tate Britain , Tate StoresCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£23,874 per annum (pro-rata to the full-time equivalent of £39,790)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987Location:
BrightonCategory:
OutreachSalary:
£34,788 – £39,544 (Pro Rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
03000290900
British Library
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Content Acquisition Processing. We are seeking to recruit a team manager with proven people management skills.
Date posted: 14/09/2026
Deadline: 04/10/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
LegalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
British Museum
This is an exceptional opportunity to shape some of the most ambitious cultural and exhibition projects in the world!
Date posted: 18/09/2026
Deadline: 09/10/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
DesignSalary:
Up to £51623 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum are looking to hire an Internal Communications Manager!
Date posted: 09/09/2026
Deadline: 23/09/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Press/PRDigital
Salary:
Up to £43317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000