Archivist / Archive Manager at the Henry Moore Foundation

Organisation: Henry Moore Foundation
Location: Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire, UK
Contract: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £36,000–£42,000 per year
Application deadline: 16 November 2026, 9 am

About the Role

The Henry Moore Foundation is seeking an Archivist / Archive Manager to oversee the preservation and management of the collections of the Henry Moore Archive at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens in Hertfordshire.

The Foundation works to enable as many people as possible to enjoy and appreciate sculpture. Its Hertfordshire site encompasses Henry Moore’s former home, studios and sculpture gardens, alongside an extensive archive documenting his life, work and artistic legacy.

The successful candidate will play a central role in making the Archive publicly impactful and outward-facing, initiating and supporting research, engagement activities and publications in collaboration with colleagues, external researchers and the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preservation, management and development of the Henry Moore Archive’s collections.
• Initiate and support research, public engagement activities and publications.
• Facilitate access to archival resources for researchers, cultural professionals and the wider public.
• Contribute to the dissemination of the Foundation’s knowledge and participate in professional networks.
• Support income-generating activities through licensing and public programmes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Foundation to develop the Archive’s public impact and accessibility.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant qualification in Archive Administration, Archives and Records Management, Information Management or a related discipline.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Practical experience in archive management and cataloguing.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience supervising staff, volunteers or projects.
• The ability to contribute to the ongoing development of an archive service.
• An interest in supporting research, public engagement and access to cultural heritage.

The role offers an opportunity to contribute to the preservation, interpretation and public understanding of one of the twentieth century’s most influential sculptors.

Image: The Henry Moore Archive. Photo: Rob Hill.