Senior Curator of Collections

**Job Title**: Senior Curator of Collections & Research (Maternity cover)

**Location**: Henry Moore Foundation, Perry Green, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire SG10 6EE

(30 miles north of London, between London and Cambridge)

**Salary**: Circa £44,000 p.a. plus 3% pension contribution and other benefits

The Henry Moore Foundation was established by one of the great sculptors of the twentieth century. Today it is the largest artist-endowed grant-giving foundation in Europe.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an important management role in a leading arts organisation, within a friendly and team-focused culture.

**The Role**:
Reporting to the Head of Collections and Programmes, the post-holder will provide maternity cover for the substantive post holder, to oversee the care and presentation of the Foundation's collection and archives at Perry Green and digitally; line manage five members of the curatorial team; and contribute to research activities on Henry Moore.

**Person Specification**:
**Staff Benefits**:

- We want everyone to be the very best that they can be and we will work closely with you to agree some clear performance goals which provide you with continual development. We support you on your development at work and your career goals.
- Enhanced benefits for maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Employer pension contribution of 3%.
- Time off for family emergencies (unpaid) and compassionate leave (paid) is awarded in the unfortunate event of the death of a direct family member.
- Free access to our 24-hour confidential personal assistance and counselling scheme offering a wide range of support services e.g. managing money, retirement, returning to work after a break, bereavement, advice with caring for relatives, divorce, abuse, etc.
- Company sick pay (includes SSP) on the completion of 6 months' service.
- Vouchers for a free eye sight test for DSE (Display Screen Equipment) users.
- Free admission vouchers for family and friends to use during our open season to Henry Moore Studios & Gardens.
- Interest-free loan of up to £1,000 to assist with the purchase of annual travel tickets, a car, bicycle or personal computer/laptop.
- 10% Discount in the HMF book/gift shops and the Henry Moore Studios & Gardens café.
- Accommodation may be available on site at a modest rent; this is not part of the remuneration package.

Further information about the Henry Moore Foundation is available on our website