Job Title: Senior Curator of Collections & Research (Maternity cover)
Location: Henry Moore Foundation, Perry Green, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire SG10 6EE
(30 miles north of London, between London and Cambridge)
Salary: Circa £44,000 p.a. plus 3% pension contribution and other benefits
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract for maternity cover from mid-September 2023 to end March 2024 (may be subject to extension)
The Henry Moore Foundation was established by one of the great sculptors of the twentieth century. Today it is the largest artist-endowed grant-giving foundation in Europe.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in an important management role in a leading arts organisation, within a friendly and team-focused culture.
The Role:
Reporting to the Head of Collections and Programmes, the post-holder will provide maternity cover for the substantive post holder, to oversee the care and presentation of the Foundation’s collection and archives at Perry Green and digitally; line manage five members of the curatorial team; and contribute to research activities on Henry Moore.
Person Specification:
Our ideal candidate will have a post-graduate qualification in history of art, museum studies or similar, plus minimum of 5 years’ experience in a curatorial role in a museum/gallery, with 3 years as a line manager, and an in-depth knowledge of 20th century art, ideally with a good knowledge of sculpture and a strong interest in Henry Moore. DBS clearance will be required. We are happy to consider some homeworking in this role and would consider offering a part time contract (minimum 4 days/28 hours/week) to a suitably qualified applicant.
Staff Benefits:
- We want everyone to be the very best that they can be and we will work closely with you to agree some clear performance goals which provide you with continual development. We support you on your development at work and your career goals.
- If appropriate for the job role, a proportion of homeworking may be considered, subject to our Homeworking Policy.
- Enhanced benefits for maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Employer pension contribution of 3%.
- Time off for family emergencies (unpaid) and compassionate leave (paid) is awarded in the unfortunate event of the death of a direct family member.
- Free access to our 24-hour confidential personal assistance and counselling scheme offering a wide range of support services e.g. managing money, retirement, returning to work after a break, bereavement, advice with caring for relatives, divorce, abuse, etc.
- Company sick pay (includes SSP) on the completion of 6 months’ service.
- Vouchers for a free eye sight test for DSE (Display Screen Equipment) users.
- Free admission vouchers for family and friends to use during our open season to Henry Moore Studios & Gardens.
- Interest-free loan of up to £1,000 to assist with the purchase of annual travel tickets, a car, bicycle or personal computer/laptop.
- 10% Discount in the HMF book/gift shops and the Henry Moore Studios & Gardens café.
- Accommodation may be available on site at a modest rent; this is not part of the remuneration package.
If you are interested in this position and, having read the job specification, you think you have the credentials to meet the requirements of the role, we would be pleased to receive an application from you. Please apply using the application form supplied. When completing the form it would be helpful if you could address the requirements of the person specification and tell us about any gaps in your employment history, particularly in the last five years. Thank you.
Further information about the Henry Moore Foundation is available on our website
Please return your completed application form (no CVs please) by Friday 11 August, 2023, midday.
Interviews will take place for shortlisted candidates in Perry Green on Friday 18 August, 2023 at Perry Green, East Hertfordshire. (Our preference would be to meet shortlisted candidates in person, but we would be happy to arrange a virtual interview if a selected candidate is on holiday or unable to travel to Perry Green on this date).
Please note the company is not able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role so candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be considered.
Please visit the website to fill out an application – CVs are not accepted.
