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
Gallery Information Assistant
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
Saturdays, 9:30–17:30
Salary: £12 per hour
The Henry Moore Institute is seeking a Part-time Gallery Information Assistant to join our front of house team for Permanent invigilation work during our temporary exhibitions periods (approximately 46 weeks per year) and also Casual Cover work for holiday, and short notice cover.
The successful candidate will:
- enjoy working in a public facing role and being the first port of call for visitor enquiries
- be confident, friendly and enjoy talking to visitors
- have an interest in art and learning about sculpture
- be a team player
- have flexible availability
Previous experience of working in a customer/visitor facing role is desirable.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community and under-represented groups.
Download information pack (PDF, 0.2mb)
To apply, please download and fill out the application forms above.
Completed application forms (no CVs please) should be sent to Seb Smith (Visitor Services Manager) at:
seb.smith@henry-moore.org
Deadline to apply: Sunday 10 November 2024, 17:30
Interviews: Friday 15 November 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.