Exhibitions Workshop & Display Technician
Imperial War Museum Closing date: Sun, 17 May 2026
- Full time
- £25k-£30k
- Apply now
Fri, 01 May 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
This role is central to keeping IWM Duxford's galleries and displays safe, high quality and engaging. You'll help maintain our long term displays while also supporting the build and delivery of new exhibitions, ensuring objects are well presented and cared for.
You'll also play a key role in keeping the exhibitions workshop running smoothly day to day, supporting safe working practices and enabling exhibition activity across Duxford and, at times, other IWM sites.
Job Requirements
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
Practical workshop experience, ideally in a museum, gallery, exhibition, theatre or similar environment
Strong carpentry and making skills, including woodworking and general set or display construction
Experience using a range of workshop machinery and hand tools safely and confidently
Good attention to detail and pride in producing high quality finishes
The ability to work independently, manage your own workload and take responsibility for tasks
Confidence working with others across different teams, including contractors or volunteers
Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital record keeping
An interest in collections care, object handling or museum environments (desirable)
Job Responsibilities
Maintaining and repairing long term gallery displays, carrying out daily checks and acting on issues identified
Building and installing exhibition structures, cases, plinths and furniture from technical drawings and briefs
Supporting the build, installation and dismantling of temporary exhibitions
Producing museum quality mounts and assisting with the safe dressing and installation of objects
Overseeing the day to day operation of the exhibitions workshop at Duxford, including stock, tools and housekeeping
Managing workshop administration, including maintenance records, work requests and purchase orders
Supporting health & safety compliance, machinery checks and safe working practices
Working with contractors and supervising volunteers in the workshop when required
Collaborating with colleagues across exhibitions, collections and facilities teams
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Exhibitions Workshop & Display Technician
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 17 May 2026
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Location:
South East
How to Apply
Apply via our jobs page: https://imperialwarmuseums.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-1/brand-4/user-19/xf-c6436a47270f/wid-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/679-Exhibitions-Workshop-Display-Technician/en-GB
- Contact name: Gavin Lewis
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Imperial War Museum
IWM tells the story of people who have lived, fought and died in conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth since the First World War.
We challenge people to look at conflict from different perspectives, enriching their understanding of the causes, course and consequences of war and its impact on people’s lives.
Our staff play a crucial role in caring for our unique collections, welcoming our visitors to our five branches and ensuring we continue to preserve and share powerful personal s