Jobs
Search here for jobs across the UK’s national and major regional museums, libraries and archives.
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British Museum
You could play a central role in delivering exceptional events within one of the world's most iconic cultural institutions!
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
Up to £29642 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
British Museum
You could play a central role in delivering exceptional events within one of the world's most iconic cultural institutions!
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 15/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
EventsSalary:
£29642 - £49829 per annum + + paid overtimeContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000
Imperial War Museums
You’ll help maintain our long‑term displays while also supporting the build and delivery of new exhibitions, ensuring objects are well presented and cared for.
You’ll also play a key role in keeping the exhibitions workshop running smoothly day to day, supporting safe working practices and enabling exhibition activity across Duxford and, at times, other IWM sites.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
IWM DuxfordCategory:
TechnicianSalary:
£26,500-£29,000 per annumContract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
07731708877
National Galleries Scotland
Permanent
Part-Time 1 day (7 hours) per week (Job Share)
Salary £37,614 - £41,138 per annum pro rata
Plus generous benefits package
On site
Date posted: 30/04/2026
Deadline: 11/05/2026
Location:
EdinburghCategory:
AdministrationOther
Salary:
£37,614 - £41,138 per annum pro rataContract type:
PermanentHours:
Part timeTelephone:
01316246537
Victoria & Albert Museum
The V&A is looking to recruit a Financial Reporting Accountant.
Date posted: 29/04/2026
Deadline: 10/05/2026
Location:
South KensingtonCategory:
FinancialSalary:
£43,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02079422000
National Museums Liverpool
Lead the Portable Antiquities Scheme across the North West, recording archaeological finds, supporting Treasure cases and engaging with finders, museums and communities. This is a varied and rewarding role blending finds research, public engagement and collaborative working.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 27/05/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Museum of Liverpool), with outreach work at partner museums across Manchester, Chester and MerseysideCategory:
AdministrationCollections Care
Conservation
Other
Salary:
£33,778 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
48697Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792
British Library
The British Library Estates & Facilities Management department has an interesting and rewarding permanent vacancy for a Facilities Helpdesk Operator. The role is based in St Pancras, where we provide services and support for both our sites at St Pancras, London & Boston Spa, Yorkshire.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 17/05/2026
Location:
St PancrasCategory:
OtherSalary:
Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
0113
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
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 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
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
National Museums Liverpool
Lead the Estates Capital Programme, managing the capital pipeline, projects and resources across the organisation. A key role overseeing project delivery, procurement and decarbonisation planning, while supporting and developing colleagues within the Estates team.
Date posted: 01/05/2026
Deadline: 27/05/2026
Location:
Liverpool (Hybrid)Category:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
£43,497 per annum (Pay award pending)Contract type:
TemporaryHours:
Full timeTelephone:
01514784444
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 8000Location:
LondonCategory:
Buildings and facilitiesSalary:
19801Contract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145792Museum of London
We’re transforming how people access and engage with our collections, and this apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in library and archive work while working towards the Library, Information and Archive Service Assistant Level 3 qualification through the Westminster Adult Education Service.
Date posted: 23/04/2026
Deadline: 10/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ArchivistLibrarian
Other
Salary:
Minimum of £19,801 per annum, up to £23,195 per annum in line with National Living Wage, plus benefitsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
02078145611
Horniman Museum and Gardens
We are looking for an organised and proactive Membership & Fundraising Assistant to help support the successful operation of the Horniman’s individual giving schemes, primarily focussed on the popular Membership scheme. This includes administration, communications and supporting campaigns and exclusive events.
Date posted: 22/04/2026
Deadline: 14/05/2026
Location:
100 London Rd, London SE23 3PQCategory:
Fundraising / developmentSalary:
£28,377Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 8699 1872
National Gallery
We are looking for a commercially minded and collaborative Membership & Supporters’ House Manager to lead the delivery and day‑to‑day management of the Gallery’s membership proposition and exclusive Supporters’ House within the Loyalty, Sales and Ticketed Experiences (LSTE) department.
Date posted: 24/04/2026
Deadline: 14/05/2026
Location:
National Gallery, LondonCategory:
Front of house/visitor servicesSalary:
41,000Contract type:
PermanentHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7747 2885
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
British Museum
The Information Services (IS) department is hiring a Modern Workplace Analyst to deliver and maintain modern workplace enterprise-wide solutions.
Date posted: 27/04/2026
Deadline: 18/05/2026
Location:
LondonCategory:
ITSalary:
Up to £41723 per annum + Civil Service Pension, Hybrid, SocialsContract type:
ContractHours:
Full timeTelephone:
020 7323 8000