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Jobs

Working at the Foundation

Established by one of the great sculptors of the twentieth century, our core aim at The Henry Moore Foundation is to enable as many people as possible to enjoy and appreciate sculpture.

If you are interested in joining our teams in Hertfordshire or Leeds, you can find out about vacancies and volunteer opportunities below.

Our staff are based across our two sites in Yorkshire and Hertfordshire.

Vacancies

 

Visitor Services Manager

Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
Full Time (35 hours per week) including alternate weekends, or as determined by the duty management roster
Salary: £31,000 + 12.5% pension contribution and other benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to join in a new role at the Henry Moore Institute, one of the world’s leading centres for the study of sculpture, offering a programme of exhibitions that complements and animates a broad range of research activities.

The Visitor Services Manager provides the welcoming public face for all visitors to the Institute and is responsible for the day to day management and development of the Front of House team and oversight of the retail space. Working closely with Programme and Operations colleagues, you will ensure that interpretation information, facilities, staffing and other resources offered are of the highest possible standard and are able to be safely enjoyed by all.

We are looking for a highly organised ‘people’ person who can lead by example, with an exemplary customer welcome, and convey a keen interest in the arts, while also helping to deliver a profitable retail operation which contributes to the overall visitor experience.

The successful candidate will have at least two years’ experience of managing people in a customer-facing operation, together with an understanding of visitor engagement.  You will enjoy working with the public and be able to remain calm in all situations.  Experience of working in a cultural or charitable organisation is desirable, as is a keen interest in modern and contemporary art.

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community and under-represented groups.

If you are excited by this opportunity and have the skills and experience we’re looking for, then take a look at the application pack where you’ll find more information about the job and how to apply.

Download information pack (PDF, 0.3mb)

Download application form (DOC,  0.1mb)

Download equal opportunities monitoring form (DOC,  0.1mb)

The Henry Moore Institute. Photo: Min Young Lim.

To apply, please download and fill out the application forms above.

Completed application forms (no CVs please) should be sent to Louise Olley at:
recruitment@henry-moore.org

Deadline to apply: Monday 22 April 2024, 10:00

Interviews: Thursday 2 May 2024 at Henry Moore Institute, Leeds city centre

Volunteering

Volunteering with one of our teams offers first-hand insight into the work of one of the world’s most notable sculptors, and the chance to experience the day-to-day operation of an international arts organisation. Our volunteers help us to continue Henry Moore’s mission to encourage public appreciation of the visual arts.

There are currently no vacancies for volunteers at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds.

 

A group of eight visitors, of mixed ages and genders, look up at Henry Moore's huge sculpture 'Large Reclining Figure' which looms over them from the top of a small hill
Henry Moore, 'Large Reclining Figure' 1984, bronze. Photo: John Chase.

Volunteer tour guides

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire 

We are currently looking for enthusiastic people to join our community of volunteer guides at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens.

Volunteer Guides help bring Henry Moore’s work to life by guiding our educational and group visitors. Training is provided and benefits include free entry and tickets for friends as well as volunteer social events.

Download volunteer tour guide information pack (PDF)

A small bronze sundial, sculpted by Henry Moore, in the garden at the artist's home. Behind the sundial is a border of lavender and cottage planting.
Henry Moore, 'Working Model for Sundial' 1965. Photo: John Chase.

Volunteer gardeners

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire 

Recruiting volunteer gardeners to help maintain the sculpture gardens at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens.

The gardens were designed by Moore and his wife Irina, they are predominantly rural in appearance and comprise approximately 70 acres of ponds, hedgerows, orchards, sheep fields, woodlands, lawns and a small kitchen garden.

Download volunteer gardener information pack (PDF)