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.
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
Experience, study and enjoy sculpture from around the world in the centre of Leeds. Visit for a varied programme of free exhibitions and events, as well as our invaluable sculpture research library and archive of sculptors’ papers.
Staff based at the Institute focus on the wider fields of contemporary, historical and international sculpture.
Learn more about the Institute’s history, architectural design, and past exhibition programme here.
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
The site of Henry Moore’s family home and estate in rural Hertfordshire. Across our gardens and fields we display Moore’s monumental sculptures, preserve his former studios spaces, and maintain the Henry Moore Archive.
From here, our Collections & Exhibitions team curate and preserve Moore’s legacy, and devise imaginative exhibitions of Moore’s work around the world.
Learn more about what you can see and do at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, and plan your visit here.
Vacancies
Chair of the Board of Trustees
We are seeking to appoint a new Chair to succeed Sir Nigel Carrington in late 2024.
The Henry Moore Foundation was established to encourage the wider appreciation of sculpture, and in particular the work of Henry Moore; one of the worlds most renowned sculptors. The Foundation aims to engage, inspire and inform people of all ages and backgrounds; whether they have an interest in the arts, are studying sculpture as an academic discipline, or enjoying a day out. We continue to extend our reach to worldwide audiences through our international touring programmes, our Grants programme and our growing online presence.
The Board of the Henry Moore Foundation are now seeking candidates for the Chair role, which plays a pivotal role in guiding our strategic direction and fostering effective governance. Working closely with our Director and Executive team, you will lead our Board of Trustees in safeguarding Moore’s legacy and advancing our mission to make sculpture accessible to all.
We are seeking an exceptional leader with a passion for the arts and a track record of success of working on high performing not for profit boards. As a critical friend to our Director, you will provide both support and challenge, bringing strategic vision, commercial acumen, and a commitment to the cultural sector. Alongside a dedicated board and team, the chair will be instrumental in shaping the future of the Henry Moore Foundation. We are looking for a strategic thinker, a practiced non-executive, and a dedicated advocate for the arts, committed to our mission to enrich lives through art and culture, and ensure that Henry Moore’s legacy continues to inspire and resonate with audiences around the world.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Henry Moore Foundation on this appointment.
For further information about the role and to apply, please visit saxbam.com/appointment/the-henry-moore-foundation/ (Job Reference: BNVPA).
Alternatively you can phone Saxton Bampfylde on +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).
Deadline to apply: Friday 10 May 2024, 10:00
Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer & HR Assistant
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire. A proportion of hybrid homeworking will be considered.
Full Time (35 hours per week); Part Time (28 hours per week) may be considered
Salary: Circa £31,000 + 12.5% pension contribution and other benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy office in a thriving cultural environment, where your excellent organisational and communication skills can help the organisation to flourish.
We are looking to appoint a personable, highly organised professional assistant to support the COO across a range of PA, administrative, financial, legal and HR functions. The post-holder will also work closely with the HR Manager.
The successful candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience as an Executive/Personal Assistant or in a pivotal clerical/administrative role working at a senior level, ideally in a cultural or charitable environment.
Exceptional organisational and communication skills, as well as a high level of attention to detail and a ‘can do’ attitude are essential for this role. Experience of minute-taking is required alongside absolute discretion and good humour.
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 position.
Download information pack (PDF, 0.3mb)
To apply, please download and fill out the application forms above.
Completed application forms should be sent to Louise Olley at:
recruitment@henry-moore.org
Deadline to apply: Monday 13 May 2024, 10:00
Interviews: Monday 20 May 2024 at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Perry Green, East Hertfordshire
Visitor Services Assistant Manager
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
Full Time (5 days per week) or Part Time (4 days per week)
Salary: £23,660 (pro-rata for part time hours) + 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 Assistant Manager works alongside the Visitor Services Manager in providing the welcoming public face for all visitors to the Institute, and in the absence of the Visitor Services Manager is responsible for supervising the Front of House team. You will help to ensure that the facilities, staffing and other resources offered are of the highest possible standard. Under the direction of the Licensing and Retail Manager, you will have day to day responsibility for the Henry Moore Institute’s retail space.
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.
Our ideal candidate will:
- have at least two years’ experience of supervising a team and overseeing retail in a customer-facing operation, together with an understanding of visitor engagement
- enjoy working with the public and be able to remain calm in all situations
- have experience of working in a cultural or charitable organisation
- have 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 position.
Download information pack (PDF, 0.3mb)
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: Tuesday 28 May 2024, 10:00
Interviews: Tuesday 4 June 2024 in Leeds
Assistant Librarian
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
Full Time (35 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday)
Salary: £28,000 + 12.5% pension contribution and other benefits
This is an excellent opportunity to work in an important role in a leading arts organisation, within a friendly, team-focused culture. The Henry Moore Institute’s Sculpture Research Library offers unparalleled access to resources on sculpture.
The Assistant Librarian supports the day-to-day operation of the Henry Moore Institute Research Library including accessioning and cataloguing books and pamphlets, leading library tours and providing a welcoming reception desk service to users.
In addition, you will manage and develop the Institute’s unique collection of audio-visual resources including cataloguing images, sound recordings and films about sculpture, on the Institute’s Digital Asset Management System (iBase).
Our ideal candidate will:
- have a degree or post graduate qualification in librarianship, information studies or relevant experience within an art, specialist library, museum or higher education institutional library
- enjoy working with digital collections, systems and tools
- be proactive and approachable, with experience of cataloguing resources to international standards
- have excellent IT skills, a knowledge of audio-visual formats and an awareness of best practice in digital preservation
The role includes enquiry desk duties and regular routine duties to maintain and care for the library collections.
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 position.
Download information pack (PDF, 0.3mb)
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 3 June 2024, 10:00
Interviews: Tuesday 11 June 2024 in Leeds
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.
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.