The British Library

Job details Contractual hours: 36 Basis: Full time Job category/type: Project Management & Business Development This is the starting salary for this role unless the successful candidate is able to evidence being in receipt of a higher salary in which case this may be reviewed. About the role The British Library is looking for a Business Analyst to play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business needs and technological solutions. You will collaborate with stakeholders, gather and analyse requirements and translate them into actionable insights for the development and improvement of products, processes and systems. About us We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone. Our shelves hold over 170 million items - a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future. Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things. What we can offer you Access to a defined benefit Civil Service pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time. We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check (DBS check). We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.

The British Library is seeking a Business Analyst to enhance the connection between business needs and technology. You will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements, turning them into actionable insights to develop and improve products and systems. Our organization, the national library of the UK, aims to collect everything published in the UK, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for a diverse audience.

The British Library is offering a 12-month Research fellowship focusing on 'Local Large Language Models for Personal Digital Archives.' You will co-design a project embedded in expert teams, gaining crucial skills and insights. This role emphasizes research proposals on local LLM applications, supervised by experienced curators. Ideal for those with a relevant postgraduate qualification and enthusiasm for digital archiving. Flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary of £35,993 per annum are offered.

The British Library is seeking an IT professional for 2nd line support focusing on Server and Storage Infrastructure. This position emphasizes a strong technical background, particularly in Security following a recent cyber incident. Located in St Pancras, the role involves collaboration with partners and internal teams. The library offers flexible working arrangements and access to a pension scheme.

This is the starting salary for this role unless the successful candidate is able to evidence being in receipt of a higher salary in which case this may be reviewed. About the role The British Library organises a vibrant programme of temporary and permanent gallery exhibitions ranging from Beyond the Bassline: 500 years of Black British Music to Fairy Tales to Medieval Women. With our bold strategic vision and ambitious future plans there couldn't be a better time to join our team. This fixed term post offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and with iconic literary and historical manuscripts, maps, photographs, posters, sacred texts, and sound. Working as part of a small team in the Exhibitions Office you will play an important role in supporting the everyday management of the Exhibitions office. You will support the exhibitions team with a range of administrative tasks including minute taking, booking travel, stock checks and financial administration. This role will also provide practical support where required to ensure the smooth delivery of our exhibition programme. This would include tasks such as book collection retrieval, gallery check, assisting with the development of small object displays as well as being on hand during exhibition installations. You will have an interest in the production of temporary exhibitions in the cultural sector with practical experience desirable. You should demonstrate either knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, the technical aspects of mounting exhibits and the conservation requirements for the display of books and other objects and some experience with AV/multimedia for exhibitions. You will be highly organised, able to work to deadline and possess excellent written and oral communications skills including the ability to work effectively and efficiently with a wide range of colleagues. You will need to be flexible on working hours and will need to on occasion be able to work outside of normal hours. About us We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone. Our shelves hold over 170 million items - a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future. Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things. What we can offer you Access to a defined benefit Civil Service pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time. We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check (DBS check). Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.

This is the starting salary for this role unless the successful candidate is able to evidence being in receipt of a higher salary in which case this may be reviewed. About the role This role provides 2nd line support within the Technology department, focusing on our Server and Storage Infrastructure. Working closely with existing partners and internal support teams, this role is based in St Pancras. Following the Cyber attack in October 2023, the BL has been rebuilding its IT capability, with a strong emphasis on Security at all levels. This includes both on-premise infrastructure but also a growing amount of Infrastructure in the Cloud (predominantly Azure). Strong technical experience is required, with familiarity of VMware and Linux being an advantage, in addition to strong Microsoft and networking skills. About us We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone. Our shelves hold over 170 million items - a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future. Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things. What we can offer you Access to a defined benefit Civil Service pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time. This role qualifies for a digital allowance. Things you need to know We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check (DBS check). Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.

The British Library is looking for an organized individual to join our Exhibitions Office. You will support the management of exhibitions through various administrative tasks and provide practical assistance for smooth delivery. Ideal candidates will have an interest in cultural exhibitions, strong communication skills, and be flexible with working hours. Join us to work with iconic literary materials and contribute to our ambitious plans for the future.

The British Library is seeking a Copyright and Compliance Support Officer to assist in a digitisation initiative in partnership with the Qatar Foundation. This role focuses on improving user access to historical collections, mainly from the India Office Records and Arabic manuscripts. Candidates must be available full-time and undergo a DBS check. We offer 25 days of holiday, a Civil Service pension, and flexible working arrangements. This is a fixed-term role until 31 December 2026.

The British Library in Boston Spa has a rare opportunity for a permanent Desktop Technician to join the Technology team. This role involves providing engaging Service Desk support both onsite and remotely, assisting users with IT systems such as Windows 11 and MS Office 365. We offer flexible working, access to a defined benefit Civil Service pension scheme, and a commitment to an inclusive workplace. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, an analytical approach, and understanding of ITIL standards.

Salary This is the starting salary for this role, unless the successful candidate is able to evidence being in receipt of a higher salary, in which case this may be reviewed. Previous external candidates need not apply. About the role The world famous British Library has a rare and exciting opportunity for a permanent Desktop Technician to join our existing Technology team based in Boston Spa. Do you enjoy providing first rate service, maintain a superb work life balance, and want to be part of something you can be proud of while being looked after in the public sector? Your responsibilities will include: Providing Service Desk support on a rota basis, engaging with users via email, face to face and the self service portal. Providing second line support to users who are onsite and working remotely. Ensuring all new incidents and requests are managed and escalated as required. Investigating issues and other requests, providing second line desktop support and determining appropriate actions to take. Providing timely communication to all staff, using email and news items, for both planned maintenance and unplanned outages of systems. Ensuring the inventory is maintained, tagging new items and ensuring moves are recorded and updated in the system. Assisting users to make more effective use of desktop/laptop systems, products and services. Installing and commissioning desktop/laptop systems and managing routine upgrades. Contributing to the creation and maintenance of knowledge base articles. Ordering and managing smartphones - Android and iOS. Interpreting technical manuals and documentation and, in consultation with users, devising new or revised policy, standards and procedures for using systems, products or services. About you Have the ability to work flexibly and across teams. Have the ability to understand end to end systems and what is needed to support them, both in the office and via remote support. Have a proven track record in supporting Windows 11, MS Office 365 and Microsoft Teams. Have a good knowledge of the primary infrastructure and the support requirements. Have the ability to contribute to the collection, report and disseminate of Service Team metrics. Possess knowledge and expertise and be willing to share these with colleagues and users. Use continuous improvement to identify process improvements. Understand and promote the use of technical standards. Keep and maintain accurate records, for calls, inventory, and procedures. Have good oral communication skills and take an analytical approach to problem solving. Have knowledge and experience of IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL V4) standards or similar methodologies. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! For further information about the role, please refer to the Job Profile. About us We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone. Our shelves hold over 170 million items - a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future. Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things. What we can offer you Access to a defined benefit Civil Service pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements, including flexi time. We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check (DBS check). Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.

The British Library is seeking a Metadata Systems Analyst to support our newly-implemented cloud-based library system based at our St Pancras site in London. You will ensure systems are implemented optimally and work closely with colleagues to meet business requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience with library systems, and knowledge of metadata standards. This full-time role offers flexible working arrangements, a defined-benefit pension scheme, and 25 days' holiday.

Metadata Systems Analyst Job details Contractual hours: 36 Basis: Full time Job category/type: Cataloguing & Metadata Date posted: 08/05/2026 Job reference: R Job description Location: St Pancras Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time (36 hours) Grade: B Salary: £35,993 per annum This is the starting salary for this role, unless the successful candidate is able to evidence being in receipt of a higher salary, in which case this may be reviewed. About the role The Metadata department has a vacancy for a Metadata Systems Analyst to be based in London (our St Pancras site). As a member of the Metadata Systems team you will participate in the support of our newly-implemented cloud-based library system (Ex Libris Alma) to manage our published collections. You will also participate in business support for systems which relate to archives and manuscripts and collection management. Along with your fellow team members you will work with colleagues across the organisation to ensure that library systems and associated processes are implemented and optimised to meet business requirements and that users conform to established best practice and recognised standards, contributing to the necessary training and documentation. Highly organised, enthusiastic and able to work to tight deadlines, you'll have good analytical skills, pay great attention to detail and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. In addition to knowledge of relevant metadata standards for published resources and/or archives & manuscripts, you will have experience in working with library systems, and knowledge of library acquisition and bibliographic workflows (published materials) and/or workflows related to the cataloguing and management of archives and manuscripts. A relevant degree or professional qualification will be an advantage. About us We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone. Our shelves hold over 170 million items - a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future. Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things. What we can offer you Access to a defined-benefit Civil Service pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time. 25 days' holiday plus 2.5 privilege days. Full details of employee benefits can be found on our Careers: Benefits Things you need to know We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check (DBS check). Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims. Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 28th June 2026 If you have any questions, please contact: