The Henry Moore Foundation

Henry Moore (1967) photo: John Hedgecoe

Head of Exhibitions

Henry Moore Institute

Information for Candidates June 2017

Head of Exhibitions, Henry Moore Institute

Location: Leeds Starting salary: c. £45,000 depending upon experience Plus: 12.5% employer’s pension contribution + other benefits

The Henry Moore Institute is one of the world's leading centres for the study of sculpture. Its programme of exhibitions sits within and animates its broader research activities. Reporting to the Director of the Henry Moore Foundation, this new position will lead our ambitious and original exhibitions programme, working closely with the Head of Research to ensure that the Institute continues to contribute significantly to the presentation and study of sculpture; its history and current practice.

Based in Leeds, the Head of Exhibitions will be an experienced and senior exhibitions curator with a demonstrable record of addressing key issues in the field of sculpture. With a post-graduate qualification in art history, you will bring significant knowledge of the field, illustrated by published writings, substantial exhibitions and related scholarly catalogues.

The successful candidate will have at least three years’ experience of leading an exhibitions team and will be a well organised and skilled project manager with excellent people skills, and will be a strong negotiator and sound financial manager with a track record of successful fundraising. The appointee will be an experienced public speaker and will be comfortable in participating in academic discourse, as well as contributing to the strategic management of the wider Foundation.

The Head of Exhibitions will be well networked nationally and internationally and will collaborate widely across both museum and academic sectors. In particular they will contribute to the important existing partnerships with Leeds Art Gallery and with other institutions in the region and beyond concerned with the furtherance of sculpture. You will understand the needs of a broad range of audiences and communicate accordingly to achieve the over-arching aims of the Henry Moore Foundation.

Further information about the Henry Moore Foundation and our programmes is available at our website: http://www.henry-moore.org

Please return your completed form to Terry Millson at [email protected] by 10am Thursday 6 July.

Interviews will take place for shortlisted candidates in Leeds on Monday 17 July. Shortlisted candidates are also invited to keep Wednesday 19 July free in the case of second interviews.

2 About the Henry Moore Foundation

1. Introduction

“Henry Moore changed the way we see sculpture. His Foundation continues to do so today.”

The Henry Moore Foundation was established by one of the greatest sculptors of the twentieth century. Today it is the largest artist-endowed grant-giving foundation in Europe. At the Foundation, we would like as many people as possible to enjoy and appreciate sculpture and in particular the work of Henry Moore. We want to inspire and inform people of all ages and backgrounds, whether they have an interest in the arts, are studying sculpture or visiting with their family for a day out. We want to extend our reach to worldwide audiences through international touring of our collection; and to support the development of sculpture through our grants programme. We have bold ambitions that require us to capitalise on our assets in order to achieve these aims.

The Henry Moore Foundation is a registered charity, founded by the artist in 1977, in the last decade of his life, to encourage public appreciation of the visual arts, and in particular the works of Henry Moore. Our primary objectives are to preserve Moore's legacy at his home in Hertfordshire and through exhibitions of the Henry Moore Collections worldwide; supporting the study of sculpture and research at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds; and awarding grants to sculpture projects in the UK and abroad.

2. Henry Moore Institute, Leeds

The Henry Moore Institute is a world-recognised centre for the study of sculpture in the heart of Leeds. An award-winning exhibitions venue, research centre, library and sculpture archive, the Institute hosts a year-round programme of exhibitions, conferences and lectures, as well as developing research and publications, to expand the understanding and scholarship of historical and contemporary sculpture.

Together with Leeds Art Gallery the Institute manages the Leeds sculpture collection; a partnership that has built one of the most important public collections of British Sculpture, second only to the Tate collection. The Institute also houses and maintains the Leeds Museums & Galleries archive of sculptors' papers. The archive is closely related to the Leeds sculpture collection and the Henry Moore Institute library. Together they provide an important research facility to enable a greater understanding of the history and practice of sculpture. As a part of the Henry Moore Foundation, the Henry Moore Institute leads on the study of sculpture, placing it centrally within current art historical scholarship and actively encouraging new research.

3. Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Perry Green

Perry Green is the small hamlet in rural East Hertfordshire where Henry Moore made his home. Moore lived in Hoglands with his family for nearly half a century and created his extraordinary sculptures, prints and drawings in the various studios within the grounds. In 1977 Perry Green became the headquarters of the Henry Moore Foundation.

Visitors to Henry Moore Studios & Gardens can experience Moore’s home and studios and enjoy his monumental bronze sculptures sited in the natural environment as he preferred. There are 72 acres of beautiful countryside estate, from natural meadows and woodland to formal gardens, where visitors can appreciate Moore’s work.

Perry Green is also home to the Foundation’s large collection of Moore’s work from maquettes to monumental bronzes, from carvings to plasters and from drawings to tapestries. The Head of Henry Moore Exhibitions & Collections, based at Perry Green, organises a busy programme of national and international loans and exhibitions each year, taking the Henry Moore collections to thousands of people worldwide.

4. Henry Moore Grants

The grants programme has been developed with the wishes of our founder very much in mind, specifically to encourage the public appreciation of visual art, particularly sculpture. Our aim is to promote the development of sculpture, in exhibitions, commissions, collections publications, fellowships, research and development and conferences, through grants to arts organisations. As the largest grant-making artist-endowed foundation in Europe, the Foundation’s grants play an increasingly significant role in today’s challenging climate of funding for the visual arts.

While the lion’s share of our grants are awarded to sculpture projects organised by galleries and institutions, a specific proportion is awarded for Fellowships. This is the only way in which individuals benefit directly and derives from Henry Moore’s own experience having been awarded a scholarship to travel to Italy in 1924. He recognised the invaluable support a small grant can make to the ability to gain new experiences and opportunities.

5. Aims

The Foundation’s aims are to: a. Create opportunities for the study, research and appreciation of sculpture and the works of Henry Moore in particular; b. Lead the world in Moore expertise as guardians of his home and collection; c. Develop and present a programme of important exhibitions and associated research and publications; d. Understand and grow our audiences, reaching out to them in ways that inspire commitment; e. Support the study, promotion and development of sculpture through grant investment; f. Manage and maximise our resources and investments to achieve our ambitions; g. Exploit digital technology to help achieve our aims; h. Capitalise on our assets and nurture and exploit partnerships and opportunities; i. Work closely with and seek the support of the Moore family.

These aims inform strategic decision-making and the allocation of resources to help achieve our ambitions.

4 6. Finances

The Foundation is in a stable financial position, being financed by an endowment. Finances are however managed very carefully, particularly in the current economic climate. The Foundation does not receive revenue funding from any government body, but has been reliant upon and enjoyed a deal of success in obtaining one off project funding to enhance our exhibitions and programmes.

7. Management Structure

The Head of Exhibitions (HMI) is a member of the Strategic Management team which is led by the Director, Godfrey Worsdale. The team also includes the Chief Operating Officer and the Head of Henry Moore Collections & Exhibitions, the Head of Research and the Heads of Communications, Marketing and Enterprise.

The Director and Chief Operating Officer report to a Board of nine trustees that is chaired by Nigel Carrington, Vice Chancellor of the University of the Arts. The Board is currently engaged in the recruitment of three further Trustees.

The Head of Exhibitions (HMI) is a new position following a recent re-structuring of the Institute team, undertaken in order to help us realise the ambitions in our five year plan.

About the Position

8. Principal Aims of Role

To lead on the development and delivery of a programme of exceptional exhibitions that place the Henry Moore Institute as the UK's leading specialist organisation for the presentation and consideration of sculpture. Working closely with the Head of Research, the Head of Exhibitions will create a programme of exhibitions, displays, publications, events and research opportunities that will ensure that the Henry Moore Foundation continues to be seen as being preeminent in the field of sculpture studies.

9. Job Description . Work with the Director and Head of Research to develop and refine the artistic direction of the Henry Moore Institute; . Curate two major exhibitions each year, dealing with key issues in the history and current practice of sculpture, and curate other exhibitions, displays and touring shows, on and off-site as required; . Support colleagues in realising exhibitions and displays; . Work with guest curators and academics in the development of collaborative exhibitions and displays; . Collaborate with colleagues in the Henry Moore Collections & Exhibitions department and wider team at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens; . Work closely with the Head of Research, Archivist and Leeds Art Gallery colleagues to develop collection displays;

5 . Work with the Director, Head of Research and Leeds Art Gallery colleagues on acquisitions to its renowned sculpture collections; . Support the Head of Research in the development and presentation of academic events and activities; . Produce exhibition interpretation material, exhibition catalogues and other publications to disseminate the work of the Foundation; . Identify, develop and support fundraising opportunities; . Work with the Head of Communications to promote the Foundation and its work, and specifically contribute to digital communications including the website and social media; . Attend and contribute to meetings of the Strategic Management Team and Henry Moore Institute Management Team; . Serve on the Henry Moore Foundation Grants Committee; . Produce and contribute to written reports for Trustee Board meetings and committees as required and attend when required; . Provide effective leadership and management of the exhibitions team; . Manage all relevant budgets associated with the duties of the post; . Any other duties that may reasonably be required.

11. Attendance

The Head of Exhibitions (HMI) is required to attend the following meetings and committees: . Institute Management Team meetings (monthly in Leeds); . Strategic Management Team meetings (monthly in London); . Grants Committee – (quarterly in London); . Board of Trustees – upon invitation (quarterly in Perry Green, Leeds or London);

12. Line Management

The Head of Exhibitions (HMI) reports to the Director.

14. Reports

The Head of Exhibitions (HMI) is responsible for the following personnel: . Registrar/Exhibitions Organiser (F/T) . Programme Co-ordinator (F/T) The post-holder is also required to supervise the day to day work of the following Leeds City Council employees, based at the Henry Moore Institute: . Assistant Curator (Sculpture) (J/S) . Senior Technician (F/T)

6 15. Person Specification . A post graduate degree in the history of art; . Five years’ experience in curating and organising exhibitions, ideally internationally as well as in the UK; . Proven ability in understanding the needs of a broad range of audiences/visitors and creating programmes that connect with them accordingly; . Three years’ experience in managing people, specifically leading an exhibitions team; . Published writings on modern sculpture and comfortable in participating in academic discourse; . Experienced in public speaking and ability to take wide ranging audiences with you; . Excellent project management skills, with first-rate people skills; . Proven ability to negotiate contracts and obtain beneficial terms; . A track record of successful fundraising and partnership development; . Proven ability to manage budgets and other resources; . Well networked nationally and internationally; . Proven management skills and ability to collaborate well with colleagues and professionals worldwide, taking colleagues with you; . Competent and confident in using collections management databases (e.g. The Museum System – TMS) and Microsoft Office; . Fluency in a foreign language would be advantageous.

16. Basic Terms and Conditions . This is a full time permanent position. . The starting salary offered for this position will be circa £45,000 per annum dependent upon relevant experience. . The normal working week is 35 hours Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.30pm, but travel may be required which could necessitate longer working hours from time to time. . 23 days paid leave per annum plus three or four additional days at the discretion of management (usually offered between Christmas and New Year when the Foundation’s offices are closed). The leave year runs from 1st April to 31st March. . New employees will be auto-enrolled into a pension scheme. Both the Employee and Employer will be required to contribute 1% to the NEST pension scheme, this contribution rises over the next few years to 3% when it is capped. Permanent post- holders are invited to join the Foundation’s Group Personal Pension Scheme (currently with Scottish Widows) into which the Employee is required to contribute 5% and the Employer will contribute 12.5%. All employees are advised to make contributions into a pension scheme. You may opt out if you chose to do so. Further details will be given to appointed candidates.

7 . Subject to acceptance by the insurers and compliance with the rules of the scheme, permanent employees are entitled to join the Employer’s group life insurance scheme and group income protection scheme. . Probationary period of 6 months. . Notice period of three calendar months or two weeks during the probationary period. . The place of work is the Henry Moore Institute, 74 The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AH. Occasionally, employees will be required to visit Henry Moore Studios & Gardens in Hertfordshire to work for one or two days at a time. All travel expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the Foundation’s Expenses Policy.

17. Application Process

If you are interested in this position and, having read the job specification, you have the credentials to meet the requirements of the role, we would be delighted to receive an application from you. An application form is attached. When completing the application form it would be helpful if you could address the requirements of the person specification and tell us about any gaps in your employment history. Thank you.

Further information about the Henry Moore Foundation and our programmes is available at our website: http://www.henry-moore.org

If you have any questions about the position, the Foundation or the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact, Chief Operating Officer, Lesley Wake for an informal discussion on 01279 843333 Ext 225.

Please return your completed form (no CVs please) to Terry Millson at terry@henry- moore.org by 10am Thursday 6 July. Interviews will take place for shortlisted candidates in Leeds on Monday 17 July. Shortlisted candidates are also invited to keep Wednesday 19 July free in case second interviews may be required.

Thank you for your interest in the Henry Moore Foundation.

The HR Team Henry Moore Foundation