Archivist & Public Engagement Lead

HENRY MOORE FOUNDATION; Watford; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Henry Moore Foundation is seeking a senior Archive professional reporting to the Senior Curator of Collections & Research to oversee the preservation and management of the Henry Moore Archive. You will lead in digitisation, dissemination, licensing, and public programmes, while coordinating staff and volunteers and supporting research and publications.

You will work with Foundation staff, external researchers and the public to ensure the Archive remains publicly impactful, in line with legal

Qualifications

• Degree in History of Art, History, Conservation or related subject.
• Experience in an archive and/or certification with a professional body such as CILIP.
• Good understanding of archival standards and their practical application.
• Understanding of handling and preservation needs of a modern archive.
• Creative thinking about public impact and income generation.
• Experience in line management of staff or volunteers.
• Good IT skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Outstanding accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with ability to prioritise.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate care, management and cataloguing of the Henry Moore Archive's physical and digital collections.
• Oversee digitisation and remote access to digital catalogues and resources.
• Support public engagement activities, gallery displays, talks and publications.
• Assist researchers and users; facilitate licensing and income generation activities.
• Identify new projects (e.g., Oral History Programme) and manage delivery.
• Develop policy documents and manuals; report to Board of Trustees and staff.
• Supervise volunteers; liaise with HR for recruitment/training.

Connaissances

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Team management

IT skills

Self-motivation

Public engagement

Formation

BA/BS in History of Art or related

Degree in History of Art, History, Conservation or related

Postgraduate qualification accredited by ARA (desirable)

Outils

TMS cataloguing software

GDPR and copyright knowledge

Description du poste

The Henry Moore Foundation is seeking a senior Archive professional reporting to the Senior Curator of Collections & Research to oversee the preservation and management of the Henry Moore Archive. You will lead in digitisation, dissemination, licensing, and public programmes, while coordinating staff and volunteers and supporting research and publications.

You will work with Foundation staff, external researchers and the public to ensure the Archive remains publicly impactful, in line with legal