Job vacancies

See below for job vacancies in the museum and heritage sector, including full and part time roles, freelance contracts and invitations to tender.

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Freelance Arts & Heritage Marketer – Framework Knitters Museum

The Framework Knitters Museum is seeking a Freelance Arts & Heritage Marketer to support delivery of its National Lottery Heritage Fund project, A Stitch in Time.

Terms: September – December 2026

Closing date: 12:00 pm, 21 Aug 2026

Collections and Volunteer Manager – Royal Engineers Museum

Royal Engineers Museum is looking for a proactive and organised professional to oversee the care and management of the object, archive and library collections, to advocate for collection engagement and use, and to manage their volunteer programme.

Hours: Full time

Terms: Permanent

Closing date: 8:00 am, 27 Jul 2026

Capital Project Manager – West Highland Museum

West Highland Museum is recruiting a Project Manager to lead the end-to-end development of their capital project to modernise the visitor experience.

Terms: 18 month contract

Closing date: 12:00 pm, 24 Jul 2026

Art Commission – Kiplin Hall

Kiplin Hall would like to commission a new artwork to celebrate the history of the house and the links to Maryland, USA.

Closing date: 9:00 am, 21 Aug 2026

Donor Relations and Membership Manager – Strawberry Hill House and Garden

Strawberry Hill House and Garden is looking for a Donor Relations and Membership Manager to lead their supporter engagement and stewardship efforts.

Hours: Part-time 3 days per week

Closing date: 12:00 am, 12 Jul 2026

Project Assistant – Bletchley Park

With two major permanent exhibitions (and other temporary displays) in the works, this role will support the Collections and Exhibitions teams with their development and delivery

Hours: Full time

Terms: Fixed term until the end of January 2029

Closing date: 12:00 am, 13 Jul 2026

Museum and Heritage Officer – Bridgwater Town Council

Bridgwater Town Council is seeking a Museum and Heritage Officer to support the operation, care and development of the Blake Museum.

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 9:00 am, 10 Jul 2026

Marketing and Communications Manager: Events and Enterprises – Charleston

Charleston is seeking a creative and results driven Marketing and Communications Manager with a passion for arts and cultural programming to lead the promotion of their events programme and enterprises offer.

Hours: Full time

Terms: Permanent

Closing date: 5:00 pm, 12 Jul 2026

Community Researchers – London Historic Buildings Trust

London Historic Buildings Trust is recruiting Community Researchers to run their own project over the summer of 2026.

Terms: 35 hours over the summer of 2026

Closing date: 5:00 pm, 05 Jul 2026

Project Officer – Brooklands Museum

Help shape the future of one of Britain’s most iconic motoring and aviation heritage sites.

Hours: 25 hours per week

Terms: 10 months Fixed Term Contract

Closing date: 11:59 pm, 12 Jul 2026

Director of Kelmscott Manor – Society of Antiquaries of London

The Society of Antiquaries of London is seeking an experienced and motivated heritage professional to lead Kelmscott Manor through the next stage of its development.

Hours: Full time

Terms: Permanent

Closing date: 11:59 pm, 05 Jul 2026

Operations Manager – Charleston in Lewes

The Operations Manager (Lewes) will oversee the smooth and safe running of Charleston in Lewes.

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 9:00 am, 08 Jul 2026

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