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
Estate & Facilities Manager
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
Full Time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £36,000 – £39,000 + 12.5% pension contribution and other benefits
This is a unique opportunity to bring your knowledge of buildings and facilities management to our beautiful countryside location where world-famous sculptor, Henry Moore, lived and created his great works – and in an engaging, varied role where no two days are the same!
Reporting to the Head of Visitor Engagement & Operations, this vital role oversees the care, maintenance and efficient running of historical and new buildings, their associated plant and equipment, a small portfolio of let cottages, and the effective management of the gardens and 72-acre rural estate.
With responsibility for the safety and security of employees, visitors and the collections, this post also supports the Foundation’s sustainability agenda, while driving operational efficiency, managing tendering and procurement processes, and working to budgets.
Our ideal candidate will:
- be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of buildings and facilities management
- be familiar with building management systems, including HVAC, to the level of identifying faults to specialist contractors
- be self-motivated with a strong aptitude for problem solving and attention to detail
- have a commitment to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement
- be tactful and diplomatic, with excellent negotiation and communication skills
- thrive in our busy, people-focused, dynamic working environment
- have an interest in galleries, museums and historical artefacts
Estate & Facilities Manager information pack (PDF, 0.6mb)
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: Tuesday 27 January 2026, 9:00
Interviews: Monday 2 February 2026 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.