Archivist/Archive Manager

Archivist/Archive Manager

Henry Moore Foundation Closing date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026

Artform: Charity
Role: Curation
Contract: Permanent
East

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The role oversees the preservation and management of the collections of the Henry Moore Archive, and both initiates and supports a wide range of research, engagement activities and publications working with HMF staff, external researchers and the public.

Job Description

In consultation with the Senior Curator of Collections & Research (SCCR) and other colleagues, coordinate the care, management and cataloguing of the Henry Moore Archive's physical and digital collections, including images, audio and video,
correspondence, publications, newspaper cuttings and other ephemera.
Ensure the Archive adheres to the Foundation's agreed collection management standards and procedures, focusing on the care and conservation of the paper-based archive materials, including books, journals, catalogues, newspaper cuttings, images
and correspondence, and compliance with the relevant GDPR and copyright legislation.
Oversee the ongoing digitisation of the collections and remote access to digital catalogues and resources, to ensure that the Archive is publicly impactful and outward facing, both on site and online.
Work with the SCCR on public engagement activities and support gallery displays as required; such activities may include internal and external seminars, gallery talks, guided tours, publishing and digital delivery.
Ensure efficient communications with and assistance for researchers and all users of the Archive, including Henry Moore Foundation (HMF) employees.
Support income generation through licensing initiatives promoted by HMF or received through DACS (the Design and Artists Copyright Society), providing creative and
proactive input and timely access to the relevant materials.
Identify new projects (e.g. the Oral History Programme) in liaison with the SCCR, managing their delivery and ensuring that projects contribute to the wider research and public programmes.
Further specialist areas of expertise by undertaking research and publication projects as appropriate.
Manage the Archive team, ensuring efficient day-to-day work programmes informed by priorities based on the Five Year Plan, conservation needs, legal requirements and demand for different uses of the collections.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will hold an arts degree plus ideally a relevant post-graduate qualification in Archive Administration, Archives and Records Management, Information Management or a related discipline, together with practical experience in archive management and cataloguing. They will have strong organisational and communication skills, experience in digital records management and skills in and experience of supervising staff, volunteers or projects, and the ability to contribute to the ongoing development of the archive service.

Job Responsibilities

The post-holder is one of the Foundation's key specialists in Henry Moore.
The post-holder plays a central role in the dissemination of the Foundation's knowledge, participation in professional networks and to ensure that the Archive is publicly impactful and
outward facing. They work closely with colleagues across the organisation to support creatively and proactively income generation from licensing and public programmes. The Archivist/Archive Manager plays a key role in developing and promoting the Henry Moore Archive, ensuring it reaches and engages a wide range of audiences. Working collaboratively across the Foundation, the postholder lead initiatives that enhance access to the collections, support research and learning, contribute to public programmes, and identify opportunities to maximise the Archive's value through licensing and other income-generating
activities.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Archivist/Archive Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Charity
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    East
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Job: Archivist/Archive Manager

Job: Archivist/Archive Manager

Organisation: Henry Moore Foundation

Postcode: SG10 6EE

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position and, having read the job specification, you have the credentials to meet the requirements of the role, we would be delighted to receive an application from you. An application form is attached. When completing the application 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.
Further information about the Henry Moore Foundation and our programmes is available at http://www.henry-moore.org
If you have any questions about the position, the Foundation or the recruitment process, please contact, HR Manager, Emma Sweetland for an informal discussion on 01279
843333 Ext 225.
Please return your completed application form (no CVs please) to
[email protected] by 9.00 am Monday 16 November 2026. Interviews will take place for shortlisted candidates in Perry Green on Wednesday 24 November