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
The position for Temporary Research Programme Assistant vacancy has been removed and is no longer available.
We apologies for any inconvenience caused to interested parties.
Assistant Art Technician
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £26,500–£30,000 + 12.5% pension contribution and other benefits
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking to develop a career as a professional art technician in a leading arts organisation, within a friendly and team-focused Culture.
The Assistant Art Technician is part of the Collections & Exhibitions department, and works closely with a dedicated team of technical, registrarial and curatorial staff. The post-holder will assist the technical and conservation team in the care of the Foundation’s collections, predominately sculpture and works on paper, and in the installation of exhibitions in the UK and overseas.
Duties will include but not limited to:
- Care for the collections and maintaining sculptures on display in the grounds, including cleaning and assisting in the maintenance of patination.
- Condition reporting artworks in all media and documenting all actions taken in respect of any works in the collection, recording this information in The Museum System (TMS) database.
- Assisting in the preparation, and restoration of works for upcoming exhibitions.
- Working as part of the installation team installing exhibitions in the UK and overseas.
The Assistant Art Technician is a new role, created with a training and professional development plan to support learning and growth within the role/team. Training will be provided in house and at other sites as well as via training courses.
Our ideal candidate will be educated to A level or equivalent and bring some experience of hands-on work with metal, carpentry or stone – ideally with experience of assisting with technical aspects in a museum, gallery or similar setting; however, an enthusiasm for sculpture is most important and a willingness to ‘muck-in’ and to learn and grow in the role. The role also requires occasional working away from home.
Assistant Art Technician information pack (PDF, 0.3mb)
Assistant Art Technician 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 HR at:
recruitment@henry-moore.org
Deadline to apply: Monday 4 August 2025, 9:00
Interviews: Tuesday 12 August 2025 at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Perry Green, East Hertfordshire
Engagement Assistants for Public Events
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
Casual contract, shifts on an as-needed basis for public events
Salary: £12.60/hr, time and a half for Bank Holidays, plus annual leave payment
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens is the former home of one of the great sculptors of the twentieth century. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to help with our Public Programme of events and activities.
Engagement Assistants will support programming staff in the delivery of public events and activities. Training will be provided.
Successful candidates will:
- Have hands on making skills and/or audio-visual technical skills
- Be confident, friendly and enjoy talking to visitors
- Have an interest in art and learning about sculpture
- Be a team player and willing to take on a variety of tasks as required
Please note there is no public transport to Henry Moore Studios & Gardens.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community and under-represented groups.
Download Engagement Assistants information pack (PDF, 0.2mb)
Download Engagement Assistants 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 HR at:
recruitment@henry-moore.org
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.