Exhibitions and Interpretation Officer

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613

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Hours

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Job Summary

At IWM, we are committed to delivering inspiring, accessible, and story-led exhibitions that challenge expectations and connect with our audiences. As Exhibitions and Interpretation Officer, you will play a key role in shaping creative programming and developing people-focused interpretation across our exhibitions displays, primarily at our London site.

What You'll Do

• Lead small to medium-sized exhibition and interpretation projects, from concept to delivery
• Develop engaging, visitor-centred interpretation plans and content in collaboration with curators and managers.
• Manage updates and maintenance of permanent galleries, including the award-winning First World War galleries.
• Support major exhibitions and provide administrative and project support across the exhibitions team.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including designers, contractors, and collections teams.
• Occasionally travel to other IWM sites to support installations and de-installations.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone with a passion for storytelling and a strong foundation in exhibition development. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• A qualification (NVQ4 or equivalent) or relevant experience in exhibitions, interpretation, or a related field.
• Strong creative flair and design sensibility.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Project.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Apply Now

Join our friendly and dynamic Exhibitions and Interpretations team and help shape meaningful museum experiences for diverse audiences. If you're passionate about storytelling, interpretation, and creative project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

For a full list of duties and the person specification (which your application will be marked against) please view the Job Description.

Job Summary (File)

Application closing date

October 20th 2025, 9:00 AM

Interview Details

Interviews for this post are planned for w/c 3rd November

The benefits listed below are discretionary and IWM reserves the right, with due notice, to vary or withdraw them at any time. All such benefits apply during the course of your employment only.

• Annual Leave:You'll have 25 days of annual leave, with public holidays on top. After 3 years, this increases to 27 days and after 5 years, you’ll get 30 days

• Company Group Pension Plan:Our commitment to your financial well-being includes competitive employer contributions to your pension starting at 7% to a maximum of 12%.

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits:Celebrate life’s milestones with confidence, knowing that our policies support growing families.

• IWM4me:Tailor your benefits to your unique needs through IWM4me. Access health, protection, and lifestyle benefits at corporate rates, ensuring your holistic well-being.

• Free Sanitary Products:We prioritise your comfort by providing free sanitary products across all our sites.

• Retail Discounts:25% off IWM Cafes, 20% discount in on-site shops, Benefits hub offering retail discounts to several high street shops (via our EAP provider) and MyActive discounts for health and wellbeing based retail discounts (via IWM4me)

• Free Entry to IWM Air Shows:Witness the thrill of vintage aircraft at our air shows.

• Free Entry to Partner Museums & Galleries:Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture through our reciprocal arrangements with other institutions.

• In-House Training Programmes:Fuel your intellectual curiosity and professional growth through our comprehensive training initiatives.

• Season Ticket Loan Scheme:Simplify your daily commute with our interest-free loan program.

• Cycle 2 Work & Cycle Hire:Promote well-being and environmental consciousness by cycling to work.

• Eye Tests:Money back up to £80 for an eye test and a new pair of glasses.

• Employee Assistance Programme:Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

• Benenden Healthcare & Dental Insurance:Prioritise your health with access to quality healthcare services (subject to terms and conditions).

• Civil Service Sports Club Membership:Opportunity to join and enjoy additional discounts and perks as part of a vibrant community.

• Staff Events and Networks:Join fellow colleagues in social gatherings and events, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences.

…and more!

Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now and become part of IWM!

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This role is subject to:

A basic check, which shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions.

IWM is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities.
We miss out when people feel IWM isn't for them, and are committed to removing and reducing barriers to make IWM open to everyone.
Our Access and Inclusion strategy has been developed to promote openness, equal opportunities to access, inclusivity and encourage diversity in everything that we do, from employment practices, the services we provide to our visitors to the facilities we make available to public.
At IWM we seek to address the need for greater diversity within our workforce as well as the wider museum and heritage sector. In all our practices we embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from suitable candidates of all backgrounds.
We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruitment contact, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.