Find our current job vacancies, get information about what it is like to work at the Horniman, and our culture.
Come and work with us!
The Horniman connects us all with global cultures and the natural environment, encouraging us to shape a positive future for the world we all share.
We can only help achieve this through our amazing members of staff who work at our Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill, and our Study Collections Centre. We are so proud of the work we do together, and were recently awarded Art Fund Museum of the Year 2022.
Find out more about working at the Horniman as well as our current vacancies.
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Current vacancies
Working at the Horniman
We recognise that our organisation is built upon the skills and commitment of our staff.
The success of our operations and your personal development and well-being depend largely upon maintaining high levels of trust, respect and cooperation between all levels of staff.
We offer a range of opportunities for staff:
Flexible working
30 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
Auto-enrolment into the NEST pension scheme with the option to join the LPFA pension scheme
Employee assistance programme – counselling, resources and 24/7 advice line
Discounts in our café and shops
Interest-free season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
Electric car lease for less scheme
Discount scheme for shopping and leisure activities
A family ticket for Horniman exhibitions
Free entry to exhibitions at many other museums and galleries
Eligibility to join the Civil Service Social Club
Our culture
The Horniman has a huge variety of activities on offer, and subsequently, our staff are very diverse in their skills and expertise.
You could be working directly with our visitors, curating, documenting or maintaining our collections, publicising what we do, fundraising or working in Finance, Facilities, IT or Human Resources.
Our values are:
We are inclusive and welcoming to everyone
We are caring and respectful towards each other, our visitors and all our stakeholders
We are friendly, open and positive, embracing collaboration and fresh ways of thinking.
Our culture is based on the above core values and the delivery of our mission. We behave in ways that prioritise:
Amplifying diverse voices, histories, and perspectives
Being environmentally sustainable and encouraging biodiversity
Communicating clearly and with warmth
Encouraging creativity and enterprise.
Our staff meets for regular coffee mornings to hear updates from the Senior Management Team, and share news from across the organisation.
Staff social activities include a book club, knitting and craft group, a bowling tournament, as well as our Christmas party and summer picnics. Our active social committee organises regular events like comedy nights, staff meet the animals sessions and pub outings.
Because the Horniman connects global cultures with the natural world, sustainable working practices and encouraging everyone (including ourselves) to into green living is important to us. Our mission is central to everything we do, whilst our values represent our core beliefs and set the tone for our interactions with staff, visitors and other stakeholders. Our behaviours are the practical application of our values – translating them into day-to-day actions.
We value our diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We encourage people from ethnically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.
If you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria for a job at the Horniman and have a disability we will offer you an interview.
