Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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National Museums Liverpool
As a Visitor Assistant, you’ll create a welcoming, safe and engaging environment, helping visitors make the most of their time with us. This varied, front-facing role involves proactive engagement, excellent customer service and supporting memorable visitor experiences.
Date posted: 29/05/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£12.71 per hour / £24,520 per annum (pro rata)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
British Museum
The Treasure Registrar plays a key role in supporting the administration of finds reported under the Treasure Act 1996.
Date posted: 11/06/2026
Deadline: 25/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + (£17,785.20 pro rata)Contract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Treasure Registrar to support the administration of finds reported under the Treasure Act 1996.
Date posted: 01/06/2026
Deadline: 15/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
Up to £29642 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a vacancy for the Harry M. Weinrebe Curatorial Fellow (post-1800 paintings). This is a fixed-term contract for 22 months.
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 15/06/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£38,133 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 20 7747 5136
National Gallery
The National Gallery has a vacancy for the Dorset Curatorial Fellow (Modern Paintings and Modern & Contemporary Projects). This is a fixed-term contract for 22 months.
Date posted: 19/05/2026
Deadline: 15/06/2026
Location:
The National GalleryCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£38,133 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
+44 20 7747 5136
Tate
Could you be our next Visitor Engagement and Operations Manager? No two days will ever be the same at Tate!
Tate’s vision is to be the most artistically adventurous and culturally inclusive global art museum, enabling our visitors to explore, experience and enjoy every moment of their visit to our galleries.
Date posted: 11/06/2026
Deadline: 26/06/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, Tate ModernCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£39,791 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
National Army Museum
This year the Museum is hosting Summer Placements, and we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
Date posted: 18/05/2026
Deadline: 16/06/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
National/Living. Minimum WageContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078812410
Black Country Living Museum
The Black Country Living Museum is seeking an enthusiastic Site Cleaner to join the team.
Date posted: 03/06/2026
Deadline: 17/06/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£12.72 per hourContract type:
OtherHours:
Part timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
British Museum
As a Service Operations Support Analyst, you'll play a key role in keeping the British Museum's digital environment running smoothly.
Date posted: 04/06/2026
Deadline: 18/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £32297 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
This role provides 2nd line support within the Technology department, focusing on our Server and Storage Infrastructure. Working closely with existing partners and internal support teams, this role is based in St Pancras.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113Museum 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: 05/06/2026
Deadline: 21/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£40,050 per annum plus benefitsContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Science Museum Group
Safety Coordinator at NRM, York.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 26/06/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
Health and SafetySalary:
Up to £27000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Library
We are looking for a Digital Humanities Research Software Engineer (DH RSE) to become an integral part of the Digital Research Team at the British Library.
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Deadline: 19/07/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
DigitalSalary:
£43,867 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019
National Gallery
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a researcher for the Development Department of the National Gallery, London. The Development Department raises income to support the National Gallery and its activities, helping to maintain and enhance the Gallery’s world-class collection for the benefit of visitors from the UK and overseas.
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£36,950Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
n/a
Science Museum Group
Public Programme Project Manager at the National Railway Museum
Date posted: 12/06/2026
Deadline: 26/06/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
Up to £31518 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Gallery
We are looking for an entrepreneurial and collaborative Product Innovation Manager to manage and develop new commercial products within the Gallery’s Loyalty, Sales and Ticketed Experiences (LSTE) department.
Date posted: 08/05/2026
Deadline: 29/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£41,000- £45,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
Tate
We are looking for a procurement professional to help us procure and manage our key contracts and act as a business partner to colleagues carrying on the valuable and interesting work of Tate.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Procurement team which is a small but effective three-person team.
Date posted: 03/06/2026
Deadline: 25/06/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
FinancialOther
Salary:
£53,500Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
British Library
The Metadata department has a vacancy for a Metadata Systems Analyst, to be based in London (our St Pancras site). As a member of the Metadata Systems team you will participate in the support of our newly-implemented cloud-based library system (Ex Libris Alma) to manage our published collections.
Date posted: 26/05/2026
Deadline: 28/06/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
ITSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Tullie
Help shape the voice of Carlisle’s home of culture
Tullie is looking for a creative, organised and enthusiastic Marketing & Communications Assistant to support the promotion of our exhibitions, events, learning programmes and visitor experiences.
Date posted: 22/05/2026
Deadline: 19/06/2026
Location:
CarlisleCategory:
MarketingSalary:
£24,549 to £25,359Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01228618719