Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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The National Archives
This post enables The National Archives to remain compliant with information rights legislation – the Freedom of Information Act and Data Protection Act – by undertaking work on Reclosure and Takedown at The National Archives.
Date posted: 08/05/2026
Deadline: 24/05/2026
Location:
Kew, Richmond, TW9 4DUCategory:
OtherSalary:
£33,784 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02039855979
British Library
The British Library is seeking to recruit four people to join the Acquisition Processing teams based at our Boston Spa site. The teams are responsible for acquiring and processing print and/or digital content in accordance with the British Library’s content development strategy.
Date posted: 08/05/2026
Deadline: 08/06/2026
Location:
Boston Spa, West YorkshireCategory:
LibrarianSalary:
Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01937
Victoria & Albert Museum
This role works closely with product managers, delivery manager, 3rd party suppliers and other stakeholders to validate requirements, identify defects, and support continuous improvement through efficient, modular and feature driven testing practices
Date posted: 08/05/2026
Deadline: 02/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
£44,000 - £50,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Victoria & Albert Museum
We are looking for a Sustainability Reporting and Data Analyst to help measure and report on our progress and environmental performance and to develop insights to support our strategic plan.
Date posted: 08/05/2026
Deadline: 24/05/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesOther
Salary:
£48,121Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Registrar to join our existing team based at Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds.
Date posted: 07/05/2026
Deadline: 24/05/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
RegistrarSalary:
£29,435.00 to £32,379.00 per annum
National Museums Scotland
To serve as the Strategic Lead in the development of the renewal of
the Scotland Galleries at the National Museum of Scotland.
Date posted: 07/05/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesFundraising / development
Other
Salary:
£76,093 - £86,275.Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0131 247 4223
Derby Museums Trust
Are you passionate about museums and their rich cultural heritage, enthusiastic about fundraising and supporter communications, and want to make a difference?
Date posted: 06/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
DerbyCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01332 255011
British Museum
We are seeking a creative Events Manager to join the British Museum's Learning and Programmes team!
Date posted: 06/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £35928 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is an exciting opportunity to join the British Museum as a Research Scientist!
Date posted: 06/05/2026
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ScientificSalary:
Up to £36396 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Tate
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Lead Art Handling Technician to support the delivery of Tate's programme!
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 19/05/2026
Location:
London and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£39,790 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874987
Science Museum Group
People Operations Project Manager at the National Railway Museum
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 19/05/2026
Location:
York, North YorkshireCategory:
HRIT
Salary:
Up to £65000 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Tate
This is a great opportunity to join the Tate Britain curatorial team as an Assistant Curator with a focus on eighteenth-century British art.
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 25/05/2026
Location:
Tate BritainCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£32,674 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7887 8888
British Museum
The Museum is seeking a Legacy Estates Records Officer to play a key role in cataloging approximately 12,000 hard-copy building drawings.
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 08/06/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£41723 - £45587 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Black Country Living Museum
Black Country Living Museum is seeking an experienced Collections Coordinator to join our busy Collections team. In this hands-on role, you’ll help care for and bring our collection to life by cataloguing objects, supporting exhibitions, and uncovering new stories along the way.
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
DudleyCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£30,116Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0121 521 5690 (ext. 304)
British Museum
This is an excellent opportunity to join the British Museum's Money and Medals Department as an Assistant Collection Manager!
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 02/06/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
This is a hands‑on opportunity to work in the British Museum's Prints and Drawings Department as an Assistant Collection Manager!
Date posted: 05/05/2026
Deadline: 26/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Science Museum Group
Are you a meticulous coordinator with a knack for keeping projects, people and paperwork in perfect order?
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £30369 per annum + FTC until July 2028Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
National Galleries Scotland
Full-time and Fixed Term to 31 March 2030
Salary £32,171 - £35,093 per annum
Plus generous benefits package
Hybrid / flexible working
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 13/05/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£32,171 - £35,093 per annumContract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01316246537
British Museum
We are seeking an exceptional Interim Commercial Director with an international profile to lead our commercial enterprise.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
OtherSalary:
Up to £115000 per annum + Hybrid, 27 days annual leave, pensionContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Library
We are seeking three Metadata Specialists to join the British Library’s Metadata department.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 11/05/2026
Location:
Boston SpaCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
£28,152 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
019