Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
The Youth Mentor role is an exciting opportunity to join a team at Oxford University Museum of Natural History with a reputation for excellence and innovation. The museum’s public engagement team works closely with the collections and research teams to deliver a wide range of programming to diverse audiences.
Date posted: 27/02/2026
Deadline: 23/03/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
EducationSalary:
Grade 5
Birmingham Museums Trust
We are currently looking for someone to join the Marketing, Digital and Brand team as a Visitor Contact Co-ordinator.
You will supervise and coordinate the team responsible for being the first point of contact, from school bookings to enquiries and complaints you and your team will act as the first line of contact for Birmingham Museums Trust.
Date posted: 03/03/2026
Deadline: 15/03/2026
Location:
Hybrid / BirminghamCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£25,714 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
N.A
Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for a Trust & Statutory Fundraising Manager to join the existing Development team. Reporting to the Head of Development.
Date posted: 10/03/2026
Deadline: 02/04/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£35,897.00 - £41,282.00 p.a.
British Museum
The British Museum is seeking a Technical, Tax and VAT Accountant to join the Finance department!
Date posted: 11/03/2026
Deadline: 25/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£49829 - £54992 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
Are you passionate about social media? Do you get giddy about memes? Can you stop the scroll and connect followers with culture in innovative ways?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Social Media Manager to join our buzzing Digital Engagement team.
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 15/03/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
DigitalSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 13/03/2026
Deadline: 30/03/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
RegistrarSenior management
Salary:
£37,614 - £41,138 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 624 6537
National Gallery
We are seeking a highly experienced and enthusiastic Senior Picture Researcher to work in our small, dedicated Publishing team overseeing picture research for National Gallery Global’s publications and merchandise.
Date posted: 04/03/2026
Deadline: 18/03/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
ResearchSalary:
£40,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
British Museum
Senior Interpretation Planner (Museum Exhibitions)
Full-time
Hybrid (at least 3 days per week on-site in Bloomsbury, London)
Permanent
£43,317 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday, 13 April 2026
Date posted: 12/03/2026
Deadline: 13/04/2026
Location:
BloomsburyCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£43,317 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 73238396
Museum of the Home
We’re seeking an experienced curator with strong collections knowledge, curatorial delivery expertise, line management experience and the confidence to represent the Museum nationally. If you combine scholarship with creativity and collaborative leadership, we want to hear from you.
Date posted: 12/03/2026
Deadline: 06/04/2026
Location:
E2 8EACategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£44,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
National Army Museum
Offering volunteers a unique opportunity to play a key role while gaining experience working with a national museum collection of historic importance.
This is an exciting opportunity to support the running of a new second-hand pop-up bookshop in the Museum.
Date posted: 08/03/2026
Deadline: 03/04/2026
Location:
Chelsea, LondonCategory:
AdministrationFront of house/visitor services
Other
Salary:
Contract type:
VoluntaryHours:
OtherTelephone:
020 7730 0717
National Museum of the Royal Navy
This is an exciting time to join our People team - we are in the process of launching our new values and People and Culture strategy “Empowered People. Inspiring Stories. Lasting Impact.”
Date posted: 10/03/2026
Deadline: 15/03/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
HRSalary:
£15,184.21 to £17,122.56 per annum pro rata (FTE salary £35,588 - £40,131) dependent on experienceContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02392 891370
Imperial War Museums
Your expertise will directly enhance how thousands of researchers interact with IWM’s stories, collections, and knowledge, helping ensure our research offer remains of the highest standard
Date posted: 16/02/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
£34,000-£36,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
The National Archives
As Regional Loans Programme Coordinator, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering the new National Touring and Supported Regional Loan Programme.
Date posted: 27/02/2026
Deadline: 15/03/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
Fundraising / developmentOther
Outreach
Salary:
£39,567 per annum pro rataContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02039855979
Tate
Tate Britain is looking for a Production and Art Installation Coordinator to fill a key role within their curatorial department!
Date posted: 12/03/2026
Deadline: 23/03/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, MillbankCategory:
ExhibitionsSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
National Museum of the Royal Navy
Linking Navy to Nation with inspiring stories and experiences. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes, and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through the stories of the people who served on them. As well 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: 10/03/2026
Deadline: 29/03/2026
Location:
PortsmouthCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£48,185 - £54,185 per annum (dependent upon experience)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02392 891370
British Museum
The Museum is seeking an experienced Preventive Conservator to play a leading role in the preventive care of the British Museum's collections.
Date posted: 09/03/2026
Deadline: 30/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £39105 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tate’s Development Department’s Individual Giving & Collection Development team.
Date posted: 10/03/2026
Deadline: 24/03/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, Millbank, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£39,790Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078878888
Tate
Tate is looking for a Paper Conservator to join the Collection Care Storage and Operations project team.
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 22/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£38,394 pro rata per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
Tate
Tate is looking for a Paper Conservator to support our programme of acquisitions.
Date posted: 03/02/2026
Deadline: 22/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£38,394Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Tate
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Tate Modern Paintings Conservation team supporting its programme of exhibitions, displays & loans.
Date posted: 12/02/2026
Deadline: 31/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
£23,874 (pro rata)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
02078874987