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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

Marketing & Communications Manager

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire Part Time (28 hours per week) Salary: £26,400 – £28,800 (F.T.E. £33,000 – £36,000) + 12.5% pension contribution and other benefits

We are seeking a dynamic and creative individual with a proven track record of delivering marketing campaigns, ideally with experience within the cultural sector.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing & Enterprise, the post-holder will devise and deliver effective marketing strategies and innovative PR campaigns to grow audiences for Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, its exhibitions and engagement programme regionally, nationally and internationally – including touring shows.

Our ideal candidate will have:

a broad knowledge of marketing and communications
the ability to develop strategies, create compelling content and maximise engagement across a range of platforms
well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
a flair for producing engaging content
a good knowledge of the current media landscape
confidence in using databases, website and customer relationship management systems, and design tools such as Photoshop

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community and under-represented groups.

Marketing & Communications Manager information pack (PDF, 0.6mb)

Marketing & Communications Manager application form (DOC, 0.1mb)

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:
HR@henry-moore.org

Deadline to apply: Monday 13 October 2025, 9:00

Interviews: Tuesday 21 October 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.

History of the Institute

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

Plan your visit – Studios & Gardens

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.

THE HENRY MOORE FOUNDATION

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Vacancies

Marketing & Communications Manager