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
PA to Head of Henry Moore Institute / Programme Coordinator
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
Full Time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:30–5:30)
Salary: £25,000-£27,000 + 12.5% pension contribution and other benefits
This is an excellent opportunity to work in an important position in a vibrant visual arts organisation, offering a pivotal role within the programme team.
We are looking for a well-organised, highly motivated self-starter; a confident and diplomatic communicator with a keen interest in the visual arts and excellent attention to detail.
Our ideal candidate will have exceptional time management skills, good literacy and numeracy, enjoy working as part of a team and will be adept at anticipating team needs.
This is an ideal role for someone with great organisational skills and a ‘can do’ attitude, who is seeking to develop their career in the visual arts.
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 7 May 2024, 10:00
Interviews: Wednesday 15 May 2024 in Leeds
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
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.