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
Archivist / Archive Manager
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £36,000 – £42,000
This vital role oversees the preservation and management of the collections of the Henry Moore Archive, and both initiates and supports a wide range of research, engagement activities and publications working with staff, external researchers and the public.
You’ll play a central role in the dissemination of the Foundation’s knowledge, participation in professional networks and to ensure that the Archive is publicly impactful and outward facing. The Archivist works closely with colleagues across the organisation to support creatively and proactively income generation from licensing and public programmes.
Our ideal candidate will hold a relevant qualification in Archive Administration, Archives and Records Management, Information Management or a related discipline, together with practical experience in archive management and cataloguing. You’ll have strong organisational and communication skills, experience of supervising staff, volunteers or projects, and the ability to contribute to the ongoing development of the archive service.
Archivist / Archive Manager information pack (PDF, 0.4mb)
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 Emma Sweetland at:
recruitment@henry-moore.org
Deadline to apply: Monday 16 November 2026, 9:00
Interviews: Wednesday 25 November 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.