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.
Vacancies
Postdoctoral Researcher
With status of Affiliated Lecturer in the Department of Art History, University of Cambridge
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
Part Time (28 hours per week)
Fixed Term: Two year, fixed term contract to start in October 2025
Salary: £25,600 (£32,000 FTE) + 3% pension contribution and other benefits
This is an excellent opportunity that will enable a recent PhD graduate or Early Career Researcher to gain experience in a thriving cultural and research institution, as well as the opportunity to develop their own research portfolio in a supportive and well-established research environment.
The successful candidate will be a pro-active and knowledgeable postdoctoral researcher, whose expertise in the histories of sculpture will complement that of the Research Team at the Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, and will form a key element of our public programmes.
The Postdoctoral Researcher position is offered in partnership with the University of Cambridge. The post-holder will provide at least eight hours of teaching for the Department of History of Art, and will be granted the status of Affiliated Lecturer. This affiliation will provide the post-holder with access to the academic community of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students, the University Library, a departmental mentor, and opportunities for teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level in the form of lectures, seminars, and supervisions.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community and under-represented groups.
Download Postdoctoral Researcher information pack (PDF, 0.6mb)
Download Postdoctoral Researcher application form (DOC, 0.1mb)
Download equal opportunities monitoring form (DOC, 0.1mb)
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 27 May 2025, 9:00.
Interviews: Shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit a complete research proposal by Monday 30 June 2025, 9:00.
Interviews for shortlisted applicants will take place on Monday 7 July 2025 at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Perry Green, East Hertfordshire.
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.
About us
Our staff are based across our two sites in Yorkshire and Hertfordshire. Most roles allow for some level of hybrid working.
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
Work in a city-centre venue with a stimulating programme of free exhibitions and events, as well as an 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.
Find out more about the Institute’s history and past exhibition programme
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
The site of Henry Moore’s family home and estate in rural Hertfordshire, where we display Moore’s monumental sculptures, preserve his former studios spaces, and maintain the Henry Moore Archive.
From here, our team curate and preserve Moore’s legacy, and devise imaginative exhibitions of his work around the world.
Learn more about what you can see and do at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
Green initiatives
Sustainability is important to us. We are committed to minimising the impact our activities have on the environment.
We are on a journey and know there is a lot to do. See what we are doing to reduce our carbon footprint in response to the global climate emergency.