Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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Royal Armouries
We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Curator of Arms & Armour to join the existing team. The position is fixed term for 2 years. Reporting to the Curator of Asian & African Collections.
Date posted: 03/03/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
LeedsCategory:
CuratorialSalary:
£29,435.00 - £32,379.00 p.a.
Tate
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the world’s leading cultural institutions and play a central role in managing its financial operations. You will bring a recognised accountancy qualification and a proven ability to navigate complex financial environments, offering strategic insight and operational excellence.
Date posted: 19/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
FinancialSenior management
Salary:
£75,000 to £80,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078874997
National Museums Liverpool
Reporting to the Duty Manager (Retail), you will assist in maximising sales within Commercial Enterprise’s retail outlets.
You will provide excellent customer service and enhance the visitor experience at all National Museums Liverpool venues.
Date posted: 26/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
Liverpool (World Museum)Category:
Front of house/visitor servicesOther
Salary:
£12.60 per hourContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01514784444
Horniman Museum and Gardens
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop the membership offer at the Horniman Museum and Gardens, overseeing a popular and growing scheme that plays a vital role in supporting our work.
Date posted: 25/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQCategory:
AdministrationSalary:
£29,278Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
Science Museum Group
Do you thrive in a busy estates environment where detail, prioritisation and proactive thinking really matter?
Date posted: 25/02/2026
Deadline: 11/03/2026
Location:
Manchester, Greater ManchesterCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
Up to £30369 per annum + 35 hours per weekContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
Science Museum Group
Visitor Experience Assistant
Date posted: 05/03/2026
Deadline: 12/03/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
£7200 - £28787 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01904 685795
British Museum
Join a dynamic and friendly Development team helping to deliver some of the British Museum's most exciting upcoming activity!
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 13/03/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
Up to £35928 per annum + pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
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
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
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 is looking for a talented Engagement and Events manager to shape and deliver a diverse programme of high-level international events and trips that support the strategic objectives of the Development department.
Date posted: 05/03/2026
Deadline: 15/03/2026
Location:
Tate Britain, Millbank, LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£40,907Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078878888
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
Tate
This is a new opportunity to join Collection Management department of one of the world’s leading art institutions.
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
Tate Stores, with regular travel to other London sites and WiltshireCategory:
Collections CareSalary:
28,864Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078878888
British Museum
This is a brand-new conservation team who will contribute to one of the world's most comprehensive cultural heritage redevelopment programmes.
Date posted: 24/02/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
City of London, LondonCategory:
ConservationSalary:
Up to £33470 per annum + Civil Service Pension, ICOM, ExhibitionsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Museum of the Home
We are seeking a part-time Community Producer to join the team, and help shape bold, community-led cultural work in East London. You’ll collaborate with Vietnamese and wider East & Southeast Asian communities to co-create inspiring programmes exploring home, heritage, migration and identity.
Date posted: 26/02/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
E2 8EACategory:
CuratorialEvents
Exhibitions
Outreach
Salary:
£16,950 pro rata (£33,900 FTE)Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
020 7739 9893
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
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
Ashmolean Museum is looking for a talented individual to join our friendly Finance team as a Finance Business Partner.
Date posted: 03/03/2026
Deadline: 16/03/2026
Location:
Oxford (OX1 2PH) with an option to work from home.Category:
FinancialSalary:
up to £58,265 per annum (with a discretionary range dependant on skills and experience)
The Wallace Collection
We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of The Wallace Collection as a Casual Learning Assistant.
Date posted: 07/03/2026
Deadline: 17/03/2026
Location:
W1U 3BNCategory:
EducationSalary:
The post is offered on a zero hours contract at a rate of £16.04 per hour.Contract type:
OtherHours:
OtherTelephone:
02075639544
University of Oxford Gardens, Libraries & Museums
You will join the GLAM Museums Digital Collections following the implementation of a new digital collections systems infrastructure and service. You will provide systems management and user support for the Collections Management System (EMu) used by the Museum of Natural History and the History of Science Museum.
Date posted: 20/02/2026
Deadline: 18/03/2026
Location:
OxfordCategory:
OtherSalary:
Grade 6
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