Senior Archivist & Collections Lead

Henry Moore Foundation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Job summary

The Henry Moore Foundation seeks an Archivist / Archive Manager to oversee the care, cataloguing and public access of the Henry Moore Archive at Perry Green, Hertfordshire.

Reporting to the Senior Curator of Collections & Research, you will lead the Archive team, ensure standards compliance, support research and public programmes, and contribute to income generation through licensing and publications.

Qualifications

• A degree in History of Art, History, Conservation or related subject.
• Demonstrable archive experience or professional accreditation such as CILIP.
• Good understanding of archival standards and practical application.
• Ability to manage a team and coordinate cross-department work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care, management and cataloguing of physical and digital collections.
• Ensure adherence to collection management standards and GDPR/copyright compliance.
• Oversee ongoing digitisation and public access to online catalogues.
• Support public engagement, seminars, tours and publications.
• Assist researchers and staff across the Foundation in queries and access.
• Identify and deliver income-generation projects through licensing and public programmes.
• Lead the Archive team and contribute to policy and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Team leadership

Education

History of Art/History/Conservation degree

Tools

TMS knowledge

Job description

The Henry Moore Foundation seeks an Archivist / Archive Manager to oversee the care, cataloguing and public access of the Henry Moore Archive at Perry Green, Hertfordshire.

Reporting to the Senior Curator of Collections & Research, you will lead the Archive team, ensure standards compliance, support research and public programmes, and contribute to income generation through licensing and publications.