Exhibition Workshop and Display Technician

Job Summary

Exhibitions and displays are central to how IWM shares stories of conflict and their impact on people's lives. The Exhibitions Workshop & Display Technician plays an important role in ensuring these spaces are safe, accessible and visually impactful, helping to create meaningful experiences.

Job Description

Through the construction, installation and maintenance of exhibitions, the role supports the successful delivery of IWM's exhibition programme and the presentation of its collections. Every day, the role brings IWM's values to life through teamwork, craftsmanship and problem-solving, helping to deliver high-quality exhibitions and gallery environments across the museum.

Job Requirements

Demonstratable workshop experience, ideally in a museum or gallery environment.

Good carpentry and technical skills, e.g previous experience of woodworking, exhibition/set building.

Decoration skills, such as plastering, filling, general making good and painting.

Proven ability to use a range or workshop equipment and hand tools, for example a panel saw, bench and band saws, planer, spindle moulder, pillar drill and handheld circular saws.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct daily gallery inspections to ensure displays, exhibits, and gallery spaces are maintained to a high standard, identifying and reporting maintenance issues as required.

Carry out routine maintenance and repairs to gallery setworks, including painting, wall repairs, basic carpentry, and general exhibition upkeep.

Construct and install exhibition elements such as display cases, wall structures, plinths, cladding, panels, and exhibition furniture in line with project plans and design briefs.

Assist with the installation, dressing, de-installation, and relocation of exhibits within temporary exhibitions and permanent gallery spaces.

Support the installation and maintenance of audiovisual (AV) equipment used within exhibitions and gallery displays.

Maintain accurate records of gallery activities, including showcase access logs, object movement documentation, and collections database updates.

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Job Overview

Job Title: Exhibition Workshop and Display Technician
Salary: £25k-£30k
Hours: Full time
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Mon, 07 Sep 2026
Location:

London

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Job: Exhibition Workshop and Display Technician

Organisation: Imperial War Museum

Postcode: SE1 6HZ

How to Apply

https://www.iwm.org.uk/jobs

Contact name: Eve Clark
Contact email: [email protected]

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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

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