Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Gallery
Join Our Patrons Team – Young Patrons Coordinator - An Exceptional new opportunity at a Pivotal Moment
Date posted: 10/06/2025
Deadline: 22/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£30,030 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
2479
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Volunteer Guide Lecturer
Date posted: 28/05/2025
Deadline: 22/06/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
02075639544
Imperial War Museums
IWM are recruiting for three new Directors of the IWM Trading Company Ltd. Board with expertise in: Brand Licensing / Destination Marketing / Brand Loyalty.
Date posted: 29/05/2025
Deadline: 20/06/2025
Location:
FlexibleCategory:
TrusteeSalary:
VoluntaryContract type:
VoluntaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
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British Museum
This is a newly created role within the People and Culture team responsible for setting up a Talent Acquisition function.
Date posted: 09/06/2025
Deadline: 23/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
HRSalary:
Up to £48144 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The Supporter Engagement Manager: Communications is responsible for designing a programme of printed and digital engagement.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 19/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £34713 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The East Asia Section of the Bodleian Libraries is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced, self-motivated and creative individual to work as the Subject Librarian (Chinese and Korean Studies), supporting world class research and teaching in Chinese and Korean Studies for Social Sciences and the Humanities.
Date posted: 19/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
KB Chen China Centre Library, Dickson Poon Building, Canterbury Road, OX2 6LU Bodleian Japanese Library, Nissan Institute Building, 27 Winchester Road, Oxford OX2 6NA Other Bodleian Humanities LibrarCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum
Imperial War Museums
IWM North is seeking a Strategic Lead - an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader to shape the future of one of the North of England’s most prestigious cultural institutions
Date posted: 23/05/2025
Deadline: 23/06/2025
Location:
Manchester, EnglandCategory:
Senior managementSalary:
£70,000+ per annum, DOEContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. Aswell as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.
Date posted: 29/05/2025
Deadline: 29/06/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£29,993 - £33,872 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392891370
The National Archives
If you are passionate about sustainability and want to be part of a forward-thinking company, we would love to hear from you.
Date posted: 23/05/2025
Deadline: 22/06/2025
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
ConservationOther
Salary:
£45,000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Museum
The Senior Engagement Manager: Events will be responsible for designing a calendar of engagement opportunities for supporters and Members.
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 19/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £41852 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Wallace Collection as a Senior Marketing and Press Officer.
Date posted: 13/06/2025
Deadline: 10/07/2025
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Digital
Salary:
The salary for this post is between £34,500 to £39,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02075639544
British Museum
Senior Management Accountant
Finance
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£59,004.75 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 25 June 2025
Date posted: 11/06/2025
Deadline: 25/06/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
FinancialSalary:
59004.75Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
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: 13/06/2025
Deadline: 06/07/2025
Location:
MidlandsCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12,894.09Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02082052266
Tullie
We are seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Retail and Visitor Experience Manager to lead our front-of-house and retail operations.
Date posted: 03/06/2025
Deadline: 14/07/2025
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£33,368 to £35,235 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719
British Museum
Research Assistant: Craft Interactions in a New Kingdom Industrial Landscape
Scientific Research
Full-time (41 hours per week, including one hour paid lunch break)
Fixed term (2 Years)
£35,868.30 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on 1 July 2025
Date posted: 05/06/2025
Deadline: 01/07/2025
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ScientificSalary:
£35,868.30 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8165
National Gallery
This is a 2 year fixed term contract, working full time hours of 35 per week. The salary is £45,000 gross per annum.
Date posted: 06/06/2025
Deadline: 20/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
MarketingPress/PR
Salary:
45,000Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
NA
Imperial War Museums
We’re looking for a proactive Project Manager to lead the delivery of the museum’s ambitious ‘Transforming IWM Duxford’ initiative — a bold redevelopment project designed to reimagine the site with innovative experiences, enhanced facilities, and a more welcoming environment.
Date posted: 19/05/2025
Deadline: 16/06/2025
Location:
Duxford, CambridgeshireCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesExhibitions
Salary:
£41,500 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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British Museum
Project Curator: Sculpture Research and Documentation
Greece and Rome
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Date posted: 10/06/2025
Deadline: 24/06/2025
Location:
LondonCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
Up to £29734 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. Aswell as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional, and sometimes quirky stories that have shaped the Royal Navy into what it proudly stands for today.
Date posted: 29/05/2025
Deadline: 29/06/2025
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£48,692 - £53,460 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392891370
Imperial War Museums
Join IWM as a Preventive Conservator (Projects) and play a key role in preserving our world-class collections.
Date posted: 06/06/2025
Deadline: 30/06/2025
Location:
IWM London or IWM DuxfordCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£31,209 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
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