Exhibition Workshop & Display Technician
Imperial War Museum Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
- Full time
- £25k-£30k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
IWM's galleries and exhibitions are central to how the museum shares powerful stories of conflict and their impact on people's lives. As an Exhibitions Workshop & Display Technician, you'll help ensure these spaces remain safe, accessible, visually impactful and maintained to the highest standards. Through gallery maintenance, exhibition construction and display support, you'll play an important role in protecting museum assets and collections while helping visitors engage with exhibitions in the way they were intended.
Your work will directly contribute to preserving presentation standards across IWM's galleries and exhibition spaces, minimising disruption, supporting collections care and ensuring exhibitions remain engaging and operational throughout their lifecycle. By helping to maintain and improve exhibition environments, you'll support IWM's mission and enhance the visitor experience across our sites.
Job Requirements
GCSE-level education or equivalent, together with a relevant vocational, technical or professional qualification.
Practical workshop experience, ideally within a museum, gallery, exhibition, heritage or similar environment.
Strong carpentry, construction and maintenance skills, including woodworking, decorating, plastering, painting and exhibition or set building.
Experience safely using workshop machinery, hand tools and power tools, including panel saws, band saws, bench saws, planers, spindle moulders and pillar drills.
Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Teams and Outlook.
The ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and responding to changing operational needs.
Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records and work effectively with a wide range of colleagues.
Job Responsibilities
Carry out daily gallery inspections and maintenance checks, reporting issues and monitoring maintenance requests through to completion.
Maintain long-term gallery environments through repairs, decorating, painting, carpentry and general maintenance activities.
Clean and redress display cases and support approved object removals for photography, filming, press activities and other museum requirements.
Construct exhibition walls, display cases, cladding, plinths, panels and exhibition furniture from design plans and project briefs.
Support the installation and removal of temporary and permanent exhibitions, including decoration and making-good works.
Assist with the installation of audio visual equipment and exhibition technology.
Support the installation, dressing and deinstallation of exhibits in galleries and temporary exhibition spaces.
Work alongside art technicians and specialist contractors to hang and install works of art and exhibition objects.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Exhibition Workshop & Display Technician
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
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Location:
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Job: Exhibition Workshop & Display Technician
Job: Exhibition Workshop & Display Technician
Organisation: Imperial War Museum
Postcode: SE1 6HZ
How to Apply
- Contact name: Eve Clark
- 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