Job Summary The Executive Director will play a critical role in shaping the organisation's success. They combine strategic thinking, leadership, and operational expertise to drive outcomes that deliver the IWM vision & purpose and achieve the organisation's mission. The role of Executive Director, Governance & Resources will lead our governance and resources strategy and the teams focused on ensuring this is a well-run organisation that champions contemporary methodologies, systems and processes to meet IWM's people, legal and statutory obligations. Through world class delivery of governance and support services the role holder will create a client/supplier model where support services partner to other directorates to enable them to meet the strategic goals. The role holder will lead a team of over c130 professionals, be accountable to the Executive Team and Trustees for ensuring IWM fulfils all its obligations and fulfils its vision and purpose. This job description is not all encompassing. Over time the emphasis of the job may change without changing the general character of the job. Your duties may be reviewed from time to time and revised and updated in consultation with you to reflect appropriate changes. The Departments in the Directorate include: Finance Procurement & Legal counsel IT & AV Masterplanning Governance Fundraising & development Estate & Environmental sustainability People & Culture (For matters related to Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee, executive leadership, organisation design and structure, Director People & Culture reports direct to DG) Responsibilities & Key Duties Strategic Vision and Leadership: Develop and implement strategies to promote the IWMs vision and purpose Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Trustees to set strategic goals and objectives. Lead the organisation by providing visionary leadership. Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day activities, ensuring efficient operations. Improve performance across all departments setting ambitious goals and ensuring objectives align to the corporate plan Develop and maintain organisational culture. Work with internal functions using a client/supplier methodology to generate solutions and work alongside functions. Develop and promote a 'no silo' mentality across all work locations and functions and providing advice and support to directors and managers to enable them to work without barriers. Ensure IWM uses benchmarking to compare its offerings to industry leading examples inside and outside the museum and heritage sector to ensure IWM remains an example for other organisations to aspire to. Develop governance practices and interventions to ensure value to the organisation by providing good guard rails, reporting accountability and liaison with Trustees to demonstrate IWM fulfils its regulatory and fiduciary responsibilities. Financial Management: Lead the financial reporting and accountabilities with DCMS. Liaise with Internal and External auditors to ensure the best outcomes for IWM. Ensure cost management and budget activities are understood at an executive level; provide a strategic understanding of the financial sustainability of IWM and enable constructive and effective decision making to aid leadership managing operations and planning for the future. Lead the management of budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation. Lead the effective monitoring of financial management performance and the timetable of review and reporting for Executives and Trustees. Make data-driven decisions to ensure IWM acts using objective criteria. Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Trustees, regulatory bodies, cultural partners, philanthropic investors, and community members to ensure IWM remains relevant to all audiences through its audience engagement. Represent the organisation externally with regulators, and other significant bodies. Support Trustees in their management of risks and mitigations. Team Leadership: Provide guidance and coaching to subordinate managers. Develop management mechanisms supporting two ways relationship based on trust and professional ethic. Expect high standards from all team members. Foster an effective team of leaders and grow future talent. Strategic Planning: Implement strategic plans for organisational development. Ensure alignment with long-term goals through alignment of local objectives to the corporate plan. Develop a strategic plan for the directorate. You can read about IWM and the work we do on our website .
May 29, 2026
Full time
Job Summary The Executive Director will play a critical role in shaping the organisation's success. They combine strategic thinking, leadership, and operational expertise to drive outcomes that deliver the IWM vision & purpose and achieve the organisation's mission. The role of Executive Director, Governance & Resources will lead our governance and resources strategy and the teams focused on ensuring this is a well-run organisation that champions contemporary methodologies, systems and processes to meet IWM's people, legal and statutory obligations. Through world class delivery of governance and support services the role holder will create a client/supplier model where support services partner to other directorates to enable them to meet the strategic goals. The role holder will lead a team of over c130 professionals, be accountable to the Executive Team and Trustees for ensuring IWM fulfils all its obligations and fulfils its vision and purpose. This job description is not all encompassing. Over time the emphasis of the job may change without changing the general character of the job. Your duties may be reviewed from time to time and revised and updated in consultation with you to reflect appropriate changes. The Departments in the Directorate include: Finance Procurement & Legal counsel IT & AV Masterplanning Governance Fundraising & development Estate & Environmental sustainability People & Culture (For matters related to Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee, executive leadership, organisation design and structure, Director People & Culture reports direct to DG) Responsibilities & Key Duties Strategic Vision and Leadership: Develop and implement strategies to promote the IWMs vision and purpose Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Trustees to set strategic goals and objectives. Lead the organisation by providing visionary leadership. Operational Management: Oversee day-to-day activities, ensuring efficient operations. Improve performance across all departments setting ambitious goals and ensuring objectives align to the corporate plan Develop and maintain organisational culture. Work with internal functions using a client/supplier methodology to generate solutions and work alongside functions. Develop and promote a 'no silo' mentality across all work locations and functions and providing advice and support to directors and managers to enable them to work without barriers. Ensure IWM uses benchmarking to compare its offerings to industry leading examples inside and outside the museum and heritage sector to ensure IWM remains an example for other organisations to aspire to. Develop governance practices and interventions to ensure value to the organisation by providing good guard rails, reporting accountability and liaison with Trustees to demonstrate IWM fulfils its regulatory and fiduciary responsibilities. Financial Management: Lead the financial reporting and accountabilities with DCMS. Liaise with Internal and External auditors to ensure the best outcomes for IWM. Ensure cost management and budget activities are understood at an executive level; provide a strategic understanding of the financial sustainability of IWM and enable constructive and effective decision making to aid leadership managing operations and planning for the future. Lead the management of budgets, financial planning, and resource allocation. Lead the effective monitoring of financial management performance and the timetable of review and reporting for Executives and Trustees. Make data-driven decisions to ensure IWM acts using objective criteria. Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Trustees, regulatory bodies, cultural partners, philanthropic investors, and community members to ensure IWM remains relevant to all audiences through its audience engagement. Represent the organisation externally with regulators, and other significant bodies. Support Trustees in their management of risks and mitigations. Team Leadership: Provide guidance and coaching to subordinate managers. Develop management mechanisms supporting two ways relationship based on trust and professional ethic. Expect high standards from all team members. Foster an effective team of leaders and grow future talent. Strategic Planning: Implement strategic plans for organisational development. Ensure alignment with long-term goals through alignment of local objectives to the corporate plan. Develop a strategic plan for the directorate. You can read about IWM and the work we do on our website .
Purpose of the Role As a Video and Audio Editor at IWM, you will create engaging video and audio content that enhances visitors' understanding of conflict and brings our collections to life in museum spaces. You will produce content for exhibitions, galleries and digital signage, working across multiple sites and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders. Why This Role Matters This role directly contributes to IWM's mission to help people understand the impact of conflict by translating powerful stories, archive material and testimonies into compelling multimedia experiences. Your work will shape how visitors engage emotionally and intellectually with exhibitions, making complex histories accessible and engaging. High-quality delivery in this role ensures exhibitions are immersive, accurate and accessible, supporting curatorial, learning and digital teams to deliver impactful visitor experiences. By maintaining professional standards in editing, storytelling and accessibility (including subtitles and audio clarity), you help uphold public trust and inclusive engagement. The impact of your work extends to visitors, educators, researchers and internal teams who depend on engaging, reliable and well-produced media content within gallery environments. What You'll Be Doing: Edit video content using tools such as Premiere, combining interviews, archive footage and supporting visuals into engaging short-form films. Edit and enhance audio, including cleaning and assembling low-quality archival recordings and oral testimonies. Design and create motion graphics, including titles, captions, animated maps and visual storytelling elements. Produce accurate, high-quality subtitles to support accessibility and diverse visitor needs. Deliver AV content for exhibitions, galleries and on-site digital signage, meeting agreed deadlines and quality standards. Collaborate with colleagues across curatorial, technical and production teams to ensure projects run smoothly. Work across IWM sites as required, contributing to a range of projects and installations. Maintain professional standards, ensuring brand, technical and operational consistency in all outputs. Occasional Responsibilities: Supporting installation and testing of AV content in galleries. Working on-site at different IWM locations when required (travel and accommodation provided). Contributing to peak project periods, exhibition launches or cross-team initiatives. What Success Looks Like After 30 days: You understand your role, tools and team, and are building relationships while contributing to tasks with guidance. After 60 days: You are delivering project outputs with increasing independence and confidence in timelines and processes. After 90 days: You are confidently delivering high-quality content, contributing ideas, and acting as a reliable point of contact for project work. What We're Looking For: Essential: Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling through video, audio or multimedia. Experience using video editing tools (e.g. Premiere, Final Cut Pro). Experience with motion graphics tools (e.g. After Effects). Understanding of graphic design principles (layout, typography, colour). Experience using creative tools such as Photoshop. Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively. Desirable: Experience with audio editing tools (e.g. Audition). Experience with front-end technologies (e.g. HTML, JavaScript). Knowledge of 3D tools (e.g. Cinema 4D, Maya, SketchUp). Experience in project coordination or delivery. Career Development This role offers clear progression toward a more senior AV Developer position, with opportunities to expand technical expertise and creative impact within IWM's AV team. This job advert gives an overview of the role. Responsibilities and priorities may evolve over time in line with organisational needs. For a full list of duties and the person specification (which your application will be marked against) please view the Job Description. Application closing date: June 19th 2026, 11:55 PM. Interview Details First round interviews for this role are planned the week commencing 6/07/2026 Benefits The benefits listed below are discretionary and IWM reserves the right, with due notice, to vary or withdraw them at any time. All such benefits apply during the course of your employment only. Annual Leave: You'll have 25 days of annual leave, with public holidays on top. After 3 years, this increases to 27 days and after 5 years, you'll get 30 days Company Group Pension Plan: Our commitment to your financial well-being includes competitive employer contributions to your pension starting at 7% to a maximum of 12%. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits: Celebrate life's milestones with confidence, knowing that our policies support growing families. IWM4me: Tailor your benefits to your unique needs through IWM4me. Access health, protection, and lifestyle benefits at corporate rates, ensuring your holistic well-being. Free Sanitary Products: We prioritise your comfort by providing free sanitary products across all our sites. Retail Discounts: 25% off IWM Cafes, 20% discount in on-site shops, Benefits hub offering retail discounts to several high street shops (via our EAP provider) and MyActive discounts for health and wellbeing based retail discounts (via IWM4me) Free Entry to IWM Air Shows: Witness the thrill of vintage aircraft at our air shows. Free Entry to Partner Museums & Galleries: Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture through our reciprocal arrangements with other institutions. In-House Training Programmes: Fuel your intellectual curiosity and professional growth through our comprehensive training initiatives. Season Ticket Loan Scheme: Simplify your daily commute with our interest-free loan program. Cycle 2 Work & Cycle Hire: Promote well-being and environmental consciousness by cycling to work. Eye Tests: Money back up to £80 for an eye test and a new pair of glasses. Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges. Benenden Healthcare & Dental Insurance: Prioritise your health with access to quality healthcare services (subject to terms and conditions). Civil Service Sports Club Membership: Opportunity to join and enjoy additional discounts and perks as part of a vibrant community. Staff Events and Networks: Join fellow colleagues in social gatherings and events, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences. and more! Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now and become part of IWM! Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This role is subject to: A basic check, which shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions. Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working IWM is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities. We miss out when people feel IWM isn't for them, and are committed to removing and reducing barriers to make IWM open to everyone. Our Access and Inclusion strategy has been developed to promote openness, equal opportunities to access, inclusivity and encourage diversity in everything that we do, from employment practices, the services we provide to our visitors to the facilities we make available to public. At IWM we seek to address the need for greater diversity within our workforce as well as the wider museum and heritage sector. In all our practices we embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from suitable candidates of all backgrounds. We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruitment contact, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.
May 28, 2026
Full time
Purpose of the Role As a Video and Audio Editor at IWM, you will create engaging video and audio content that enhances visitors' understanding of conflict and brings our collections to life in museum spaces. You will produce content for exhibitions, galleries and digital signage, working across multiple sites and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders. Why This Role Matters This role directly contributes to IWM's mission to help people understand the impact of conflict by translating powerful stories, archive material and testimonies into compelling multimedia experiences. Your work will shape how visitors engage emotionally and intellectually with exhibitions, making complex histories accessible and engaging. High-quality delivery in this role ensures exhibitions are immersive, accurate and accessible, supporting curatorial, learning and digital teams to deliver impactful visitor experiences. By maintaining professional standards in editing, storytelling and accessibility (including subtitles and audio clarity), you help uphold public trust and inclusive engagement. The impact of your work extends to visitors, educators, researchers and internal teams who depend on engaging, reliable and well-produced media content within gallery environments. What You'll Be Doing: Edit video content using tools such as Premiere, combining interviews, archive footage and supporting visuals into engaging short-form films. Edit and enhance audio, including cleaning and assembling low-quality archival recordings and oral testimonies. Design and create motion graphics, including titles, captions, animated maps and visual storytelling elements. Produce accurate, high-quality subtitles to support accessibility and diverse visitor needs. Deliver AV content for exhibitions, galleries and on-site digital signage, meeting agreed deadlines and quality standards. Collaborate with colleagues across curatorial, technical and production teams to ensure projects run smoothly. Work across IWM sites as required, contributing to a range of projects and installations. Maintain professional standards, ensuring brand, technical and operational consistency in all outputs. Occasional Responsibilities: Supporting installation and testing of AV content in galleries. Working on-site at different IWM locations when required (travel and accommodation provided). Contributing to peak project periods, exhibition launches or cross-team initiatives. What Success Looks Like After 30 days: You understand your role, tools and team, and are building relationships while contributing to tasks with guidance. After 60 days: You are delivering project outputs with increasing independence and confidence in timelines and processes. After 90 days: You are confidently delivering high-quality content, contributing ideas, and acting as a reliable point of contact for project work. What We're Looking For: Essential: Strong portfolio demonstrating storytelling through video, audio or multimedia. Experience using video editing tools (e.g. Premiere, Final Cut Pro). Experience with motion graphics tools (e.g. After Effects). Understanding of graphic design principles (layout, typography, colour). Experience using creative tools such as Photoshop. Ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively. Desirable: Experience with audio editing tools (e.g. Audition). Experience with front-end technologies (e.g. HTML, JavaScript). Knowledge of 3D tools (e.g. Cinema 4D, Maya, SketchUp). Experience in project coordination or delivery. Career Development This role offers clear progression toward a more senior AV Developer position, with opportunities to expand technical expertise and creative impact within IWM's AV team. This job advert gives an overview of the role. Responsibilities and priorities may evolve over time in line with organisational needs. For a full list of duties and the person specification (which your application will be marked against) please view the Job Description. Application closing date: June 19th 2026, 11:55 PM. Interview Details First round interviews for this role are planned the week commencing 6/07/2026 Benefits The benefits listed below are discretionary and IWM reserves the right, with due notice, to vary or withdraw them at any time. All such benefits apply during the course of your employment only. Annual Leave: You'll have 25 days of annual leave, with public holidays on top. After 3 years, this increases to 27 days and after 5 years, you'll get 30 days Company Group Pension Plan: Our commitment to your financial well-being includes competitive employer contributions to your pension starting at 7% to a maximum of 12%. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits: Celebrate life's milestones with confidence, knowing that our policies support growing families. IWM4me: Tailor your benefits to your unique needs through IWM4me. Access health, protection, and lifestyle benefits at corporate rates, ensuring your holistic well-being. Free Sanitary Products: We prioritise your comfort by providing free sanitary products across all our sites. Retail Discounts: 25% off IWM Cafes, 20% discount in on-site shops, Benefits hub offering retail discounts to several high street shops (via our EAP provider) and MyActive discounts for health and wellbeing based retail discounts (via IWM4me) Free Entry to IWM Air Shows: Witness the thrill of vintage aircraft at our air shows. Free Entry to Partner Museums & Galleries: Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture through our reciprocal arrangements with other institutions. In-House Training Programmes: Fuel your intellectual curiosity and professional growth through our comprehensive training initiatives. Season Ticket Loan Scheme: Simplify your daily commute with our interest-free loan program. Cycle 2 Work & Cycle Hire: Promote well-being and environmental consciousness by cycling to work. Eye Tests: Money back up to £80 for an eye test and a new pair of glasses. Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges. Benenden Healthcare & Dental Insurance: Prioritise your health with access to quality healthcare services (subject to terms and conditions). Civil Service Sports Club Membership: Opportunity to join and enjoy additional discounts and perks as part of a vibrant community. Staff Events and Networks: Join fellow colleagues in social gatherings and events, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences. and more! Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now and become part of IWM! Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This role is subject to: A basic check, which shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions. Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working IWM is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities. We miss out when people feel IWM isn't for them, and are committed to removing and reducing barriers to make IWM open to everyone. Our Access and Inclusion strategy has been developed to promote openness, equal opportunities to access, inclusivity and encourage diversity in everything that we do, from employment practices, the services we provide to our visitors to the facilities we make available to public. At IWM we seek to address the need for greater diversity within our workforce as well as the wider museum and heritage sector. In all our practices we embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from suitable candidates of all backgrounds. We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruitment contact, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.
Job Summary Working Hours: 36 hours per week. 8:00am-4:15pm (Mon-Thu), 8:00am-4:00pm (Fri). On site, 5 days per week. Contract Type: Permanent What It's Like to Work Here Imperial War Museums brings people together to explore stories of conflict, creativity and resilience. At Duxford, you'll work in a unique historic environment where technical skill, care for collections and teamwork combine to deliver world class exhibitions. This is a practical, hands on setting where your work is visible to visitors every day and directly contributes to their experience. Why This Role Matters This role is central to keeping IWM Duxford's galleries and displays safe, high quality and engaging. You'll help maintain our long term displays while also supporting the build and delivery of new exhibitions, ensuring objects are well presented and cared for. You'll also play a key role in keeping the exhibitions workshop running smoothly day to day, supporting safe working practices and enabling exhibition activity across Duxford and, at times, other IWM sites. What You'll Be Doing: Maintaining and repairing long term gallery displays, carrying out daily checks and acting on issues identified Building and installing exhibition structures, cases, plinths and furniture from technical drawings and briefs Supporting the build, installation and dismantling of temporary exhibitions Producing museum quality mounts and assisting with the safe dressing and installation of objects Overseeing the day to day operation of the exhibitions workshop at Duxford, including stock, tools and housekeeping Managing workshop administration, including maintenance records, work requests and purchase orders Supporting health & safety compliance, machinery checks and safe working practices Working with contractors and supervising volunteers in the workshop when required Collaborating with colleagues across exhibitions, collections and facilities teams What We're Looking For We'd love to hear from you if you have: Practical workshop experience, ideally in a museum, gallery, exhibition, theatre or similar environment Strong carpentry and making skills, including woodworking and general set or display construction Experience using a range of workshop machinery and hand tools safely and confidently Good attention to detail and pride in producing high quality finishes The ability to work independently, manage your own workload and take responsibility for tasks Confidence working with others across different teams, including contractors or volunteers Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital record keeping An interest in collections care, object handling or museum environments (desirable) How You'll Work You'll work closely with colleagues in Exhibitions Production, Workshop & Display, Collections and Facilities, primarily based at Duxford. While much of the role is hands on and site based, collaboration, clear communication and planning are key to ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. What Success Looks Like (First 6-12 Months): You're confidently carrying out gallery maintenance and workshop tasks with minimal supervision Displays across the site are well maintained, safe and presented to a high standard You're contributing effectively to exhibition builds and installations Workshop systems, records and health & safety procedures are being followed consistently You've built strong working relationships across the Production and Exhibitions teams You're taking ownership of small projects and seeing them through from planning to delivery Application closing date: May 17th 2026, 11:55 PM. Interview Details: Interviews for this post are planned for the week commencing 01/06/2026. Benefits: The benefits listed below are discretionary and IWM reserves the right, with due notice, to vary or withdraw them at any time. All such benefits apply during the course of your employment only. Annual Leave: You'll have 25 days of annual leave, with public holidays on top. After 3 years, this increases to 27 days and after 5 years, you'll get 30 days Company Group Pension Plan: Our commitment to your financial well-being includes competitive employer contributions to your pension starting at 7% to a maximum of 12%. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits: Celebrate life's milestones with confidence, knowing that our policies support growing families. IWM4me: Tailor your benefits to your unique needs through IWM4me. Access health, protection, and lifestyle benefits at corporate rates, ensuring your holistic well-being. Free Sanitary Products: We prioritise your comfort by providing free sanitary products across all our sites. Retail Discounts: 25% off IWM Cafes, 20% discount in on-site shops, Benefits hub offering retail discounts to several high street shops (via our EAP provider) and MyActive discounts for health and wellbeing based retail discounts (via IWM4me) Free Entry to IWM Air Shows: Witness the thrill of vintage aircraft at our air shows. Free Entry to Partner Museums & Galleries: Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture through our reciprocal arrangements with other institutions. In-House Training Programmes: Fuel your intellectual curiosity and professional growth through our comprehensive training initiatives. Season Ticket Loan Scheme: Simplify your daily commute with our interest-free loan program. Cycle 2 Work & Cycle Hire: Promote well-being and environmental consciousness by cycling to work. Eye Tests: Money back up to £80 for an eye test and a new pair of glasses. Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges. Benenden Healthcare & Dental Insurance: Prioritise your health with access to quality healthcare services (subject to terms and conditions). Civil Service Sports Club Membership: Opportunity to join and enjoy additional discounts and perks as part of a vibrant community. Staff Events and Networks: Join fellow colleagues in social gatherings and events, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences. and more! Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now and become part of IWM! Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This role is subject to: A basic check, which shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions. Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working IWM is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities. We miss out when people feel IWM isn't for them, and are committed to removing and reducing barriers to make IWM open to everyone. Our Access and Inclusion strategy has been developed to promote openness, equal opportunities to access, inclusivity and encourage diversity in everything that we do, from employment practices, the services we provide to our visitors to the facilities we make available to public. At IWM we seek to address the need for greater diversity within our workforce as well as the wider museum and heritage sector. In all our practices we embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from suitable candidates of all backgrounds. We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruitment contact, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Job Summary Working Hours: 36 hours per week. 8:00am-4:15pm (Mon-Thu), 8:00am-4:00pm (Fri). On site, 5 days per week. Contract Type: Permanent What It's Like to Work Here Imperial War Museums brings people together to explore stories of conflict, creativity and resilience. At Duxford, you'll work in a unique historic environment where technical skill, care for collections and teamwork combine to deliver world class exhibitions. This is a practical, hands on setting where your work is visible to visitors every day and directly contributes to their experience. Why This Role Matters This role is central to keeping IWM Duxford's galleries and displays safe, high quality and engaging. You'll help maintain our long term displays while also supporting the build and delivery of new exhibitions, ensuring objects are well presented and cared for. You'll also play a key role in keeping the exhibitions workshop running smoothly day to day, supporting safe working practices and enabling exhibition activity across Duxford and, at times, other IWM sites. What You'll Be Doing: Maintaining and repairing long term gallery displays, carrying out daily checks and acting on issues identified Building and installing exhibition structures, cases, plinths and furniture from technical drawings and briefs Supporting the build, installation and dismantling of temporary exhibitions Producing museum quality mounts and assisting with the safe dressing and installation of objects Overseeing the day to day operation of the exhibitions workshop at Duxford, including stock, tools and housekeeping Managing workshop administration, including maintenance records, work requests and purchase orders Supporting health & safety compliance, machinery checks and safe working practices Working with contractors and supervising volunteers in the workshop when required Collaborating with colleagues across exhibitions, collections and facilities teams What We're Looking For We'd love to hear from you if you have: Practical workshop experience, ideally in a museum, gallery, exhibition, theatre or similar environment Strong carpentry and making skills, including woodworking and general set or display construction Experience using a range of workshop machinery and hand tools safely and confidently Good attention to detail and pride in producing high quality finishes The ability to work independently, manage your own workload and take responsibility for tasks Confidence working with others across different teams, including contractors or volunteers Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital record keeping An interest in collections care, object handling or museum environments (desirable) How You'll Work You'll work closely with colleagues in Exhibitions Production, Workshop & Display, Collections and Facilities, primarily based at Duxford. While much of the role is hands on and site based, collaboration, clear communication and planning are key to ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. What Success Looks Like (First 6-12 Months): You're confidently carrying out gallery maintenance and workshop tasks with minimal supervision Displays across the site are well maintained, safe and presented to a high standard You're contributing effectively to exhibition builds and installations Workshop systems, records and health & safety procedures are being followed consistently You've built strong working relationships across the Production and Exhibitions teams You're taking ownership of small projects and seeing them through from planning to delivery Application closing date: May 17th 2026, 11:55 PM. Interview Details: Interviews for this post are planned for the week commencing 01/06/2026. Benefits: The benefits listed below are discretionary and IWM reserves the right, with due notice, to vary or withdraw them at any time. All such benefits apply during the course of your employment only. Annual Leave: You'll have 25 days of annual leave, with public holidays on top. After 3 years, this increases to 27 days and after 5 years, you'll get 30 days Company Group Pension Plan: Our commitment to your financial well-being includes competitive employer contributions to your pension starting at 7% to a maximum of 12%. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits: Celebrate life's milestones with confidence, knowing that our policies support growing families. IWM4me: Tailor your benefits to your unique needs through IWM4me. Access health, protection, and lifestyle benefits at corporate rates, ensuring your holistic well-being. Free Sanitary Products: We prioritise your comfort by providing free sanitary products across all our sites. Retail Discounts: 25% off IWM Cafes, 20% discount in on-site shops, Benefits hub offering retail discounts to several high street shops (via our EAP provider) and MyActive discounts for health and wellbeing based retail discounts (via IWM4me) Free Entry to IWM Air Shows: Witness the thrill of vintage aircraft at our air shows. Free Entry to Partner Museums & Galleries: Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture through our reciprocal arrangements with other institutions. In-House Training Programmes: Fuel your intellectual curiosity and professional growth through our comprehensive training initiatives. Season Ticket Loan Scheme: Simplify your daily commute with our interest-free loan program. Cycle 2 Work & Cycle Hire: Promote well-being and environmental consciousness by cycling to work. Eye Tests: Money back up to £80 for an eye test and a new pair of glasses. Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges. Benenden Healthcare & Dental Insurance: Prioritise your health with access to quality healthcare services (subject to terms and conditions). Civil Service Sports Club Membership: Opportunity to join and enjoy additional discounts and perks as part of a vibrant community. Staff Events and Networks: Join fellow colleagues in social gatherings and events, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences. and more! Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now and become part of IWM! Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This role is subject to: A basic check, which shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions. Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working IWM is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities. We miss out when people feel IWM isn't for them, and are committed to removing and reducing barriers to make IWM open to everyone. Our Access and Inclusion strategy has been developed to promote openness, equal opportunities to access, inclusivity and encourage diversity in everything that we do, from employment practices, the services we provide to our visitors to the facilities we make available to public. At IWM we seek to address the need for greater diversity within our workforce as well as the wider museum and heritage sector. In all our practices we embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from suitable candidates of all backgrounds. We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruitment contact, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.
