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The Horniman Museum and Gardens are currently looking to recruit three new trustees. Candidates with a background in or experience of the following areas are particularly sought: Law Sustainability and/or ecology Major donor and/or corporate fundraising. In the first instance please submit a CV and short supporting statement of no more than three-sides of A4 to [email protected] or you can submit a video application if you prefer. Please also complete the monitoring form and a trustee declaration form outlining any conflicts of interest. Applications close at 10am on Friday 17 November. Please also see the recruitment pack for more information.

Are you local to the SE London area and have experience of cleaning in large public buildings? If so, then read on! We’re looking for two experienced cleaners who will take pride in helping us deliver a high standard of service for our visitors. We have one permanent post available: 23 hours per week: Tuesday and Wednesday 06:00 – 10:00, Thursday 10:00 – 14:00, Saturday and Sunday 06:00 – 12:00. At the Forest Hill site. The salary is £21,833 pro rata, per annum for our part time roles. The Horniman is an equal opportunities employer and we value and celebrate diversity. We want to better represent the communities in which we work but recognise that there is still much work to do in this area. We welcome and encourage all applicants and particularly encourage you to apply if you are from a community that is often disadvantaged by society or of an ethnically diverse background. Please go to our website (https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs ) for the full job description and share with anyone you know who might be suitable for the role.

We’re looking for a HR Administrator to provide essential support in recruitment, training and employee services. You’ll have a background in administration, strong IT skills, a keen eye for details and excellent communication skills. If you’re ready to be part of our team and contribute to our HR success, apply today! 35 hrs per week, Permanent, Salary £24,327 per annum (£24,818 after probation) Find out more by visiting our website https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs/ and apply by 10am on Monday 18 September 2023.

We're currently looking for an experienced Security Officer to maintain the safety and security of the Museum Collections and Estate and to ensure the safety of staff and visitors using the museum facilities. The role includes patrolling, monitoring systems, providing a reception facility, maintaining written records and providing reports. You’ll have experience of working successfully with both staff and the public in a security-focused role, preferably in a museum or other visitor attraction. £24,953 per annum (rising to £25,456 per annum after probation). Working hours are an average of 37 hours per week, 12-hour shifts following a rotating pattern. Work hours are during the day and night, along with weekends and bank holidays. 24 hour operation. This is a permanent contract. Find out more by visiting our website https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs/ and apply by 10am on Thursday 11 May 2023.

We're currently looking for an experienced Retail and Admissions Assistant to support our income generating activities through ticket sales, gift aid, memberships and retail products across our shops (in the museum and in the Butterfly House) and ticket desk. You will be confident in approaching visitors on arrival to promote sales of tickets and retail products, and you’ll ensure a consistently high standard of customer service by dealing with queries about products and processing transactions promptly and effectively. Previous retail experience is essential, as is a real passion for providing excellent customer service, the motivation to reach targets, and the ability to work as part of a team. £4,678 per annum Working hours are 15 hours on alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday, 09:30 - 18:00) This is a permanent contract. Find out more by visiting our website https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs/ and apply by 10am on Thursday 6 July 2023.

We are looking for a temporary Horticulturalist to work with the Head of Horticulture to maintain the gardens and develop innovative new planting displays that are linked to the collections within the museum. The salary is £25,391 (£25,642 after probation), 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Please go to our website (https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs ) for the full job description and share with anyone you know who might be suitable for the role. The Horniman is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We are looking for a Gardens Supervisor (temporary) to supervise the Gardens Keeper team and ensure there is adequate cover in the gardens at all times. Are you flexible, pro-active and personable? If so this could be the job for you. The salary is £28,604 p.a. (£29,188 after probation), 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Please visit our job site https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs/ and share with anyone you know who might be suitable for the role. The Horniman is committed to equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Are you local to the South East London area? We are looking for two Gardens Keepers to work on the routine maintenance of our Gardens and Nature Trail. Are you flexible, pro-active and personable? If so this could be the job for you. The salary is £21,833 per annum, 35 hours per week on a rota basis. Please visit our job site https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs/ and share with anyone you know who might be suitable for the role. The Horniman is committed to equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are looking for an Animal Assistant to assist the Animal Manager in the day-to-day running of the Animal Walk & Butterfly House. Please go to our website to find out more and share it with anyone you know who might be suitable for the role. Apply by 22 May 2023 at (https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs) The Horniman is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We're currently looking for an experienced Security Assistant to maintain the safety and security of the Museum Collections and Estate and to ensure the safety of staff and visitors using the museum facilities. The role includes patrolling, monitoring systems, providing a reception facility, maintaining written records and providing reports. You’ll have experience of working successfully with both staff and the public in a security-focused role, preferably in a museum or other visitor attraction. £24,953 per annum (rising to £25,456 after probation). Working hours are an average of 37 hours per week, 12-hour shifts following a rotating pattern. Work hours are during the day and night, along with weekends and bank holidays. 24 hour operation. This is a permanent contract. Find out more by visiting our website https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs/ and apply by 10am on Thursday 11 May 2023.

Are you a friendly, values-driven, enthusiastic team player? Looking to work for an award winning museum housed within 16 acres of Gardens? If yes we ask you to read on! We're looking for 2 warm and approachable Visitor Hosts to share their enthusiasm for the Horniman’s collections of objects from the natural world and different cultures. You’ll be friendly and helpful as you help our visitors to get involved with daily activities at the museum, as well as ensuring that they have a safe and smooth-running visit. You’ll have previous experience of working with the public (not necessarily in a museum), and you may well be familiar with the Horniman and the local area. You will have outstanding customer service skills, and will be able to follow correct procedures to keep both our collections and our visitors safe. We have 2 weekend posts available: 14.5hrs a week, worked every Saturday and Sunday from 9.30am-5.45pm Salary: £23,392 pro rata per annum Permanent contract Find out more by visiting our website https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs/ and apply by 10am on Monday 17 April 2023.

Are you a friendly, values-driven, enthusiastic team player? Looking to work for an award winning museum housed within 16 acres of Gardens? If yes we ask you to read on! We're looking for a Digital Assistant to have day-to-day responsibility for the Horniman’s website, intranet and social media. You'll generate or edit much of our day to day content (written, imagery, video, audio) in line with our campaign and plans, support and contribute to digital media activities, as well as provide database administration support across the Communications & Income Generation team. It's an exciting time to join the team, as we embark on a major Nature + Love project, as well as other projects focused on the tea trade and colonial legacy over the next few years. £25,447 per annum (rising to £25,698 after probation), 35 hours per week, permanent contract. Find out more by visiting our website https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs/ and apply by 10am on Monday 27 March 2023.

We're looking for an experienced Security Assistant to maintain the safety and security of the Museum Collections and Estate and ensure the safety of staff and visitors using the museum facilities. The role includes patrolling, monitoring systems, providing a reception facility, maintaining written records and providing reports. £24,953 per annum (rising to £25,456 after probation). Working hours are an average of 37 hours per week, 12-hour shifts following a rotating pattern. Work hours are during the day and night, along with weekends and bank holidays. 24 hour operation. This is a permanent contract. Find out more by visiting our website https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs/

Are you local to the SE London area and have experience of cleaning in large public buildings? If so, then read on! We’re looking for two experienced cleaners who will take pride in helping us deliver a high standard of service for our visitors. We have two permanent posts available: Post 1: permanent contract - 20 hours per week: Monday, Thursday, Friday, 6am - 10am, Tuesday and Wednesday 10am - 2pm Post 2: permanent contract – 16 hours per week, Monday and Friday 10am - 2pm at our Study Collections Centre (SCC) in North Greenwich. Tuesday and Wednesday, 6am - 10am at Forest Hill site The salary is £21,833 pro rata, per annum for our part time roles. The Horniman is an equal opportunities employer and we value and celebrate diversity. We want to better represent the communities in which we work but recognise that there is still much work to do in this area. We welcome and encourage all applicants and particularly encourage you to apply if you are from a community that is often disadvantaged by society or of an ethnically diverse background. Please go to our website (https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs ) for the full job description and share with anyone you know who might be suitable for the role.

Are you a friendly, values-driven, enthusiastic team player? Looking to work for an award winning museum housed within 16 acres of Gardens? If yes we ask you to read on. We are The Horniman Museum and Gardens based in Forest Hill. We value our people, their differences and your genuine interest to bring skills, experience and knowledge into our organisation. We want you to be part of our future and in return we offer a competitive salary and some great employee benefits. We are looking for a Capital Project Coordinator to join us as we prepare to re-develop our Natural History Gallery and areas of the Gardens as part of a major organisation-wide capital project: Nature + Love. Our focus is to engage a wide range of people with the climate and ecological crisis, and re-connect people with nature to support wellbeing. The salary is £31,980 (£32,623 after probation) for this full time, permanent position. Find out more and apply by 10am on Monday 31 October 2022. https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs/

Are you local to the SE London area and have experience of cleaning in large public buildings? If so, then read on! We’re looking for experienced cleaners who will take pride in helping us deliver a high standard of service for our visitors. The salary is £20,188 pro rata, per annum for our part time roles. The Horniman is an equal opportunities employer and we value and celebrate diversity. We want to better represent the communities in which we work but recognise that there is still much work to do in this area. We welcome and encourage all applicants and particularly encourage you to apply if you are from a community that is often disadvantaged by society or of an ethnically diverse background. Please go to our website (https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs ) for the full job description and share with anyone you know who might be suitable for the role.

There is a ticketed event taking place in the Horniman Gardens on Sunday 24 July 22. The Gardens, Animal Walk and Butterfly House will be closed to members of the public on this day. The Museum will be open with access via the London Road Gate. For further information, please visit the website: https://www.horniman.ac.uk/

Are you local to the South East London area? We are looking for two Gardens Keepers to work on the routine maintenance of our Gardens and Nature Trail.Are you flexible, pro-active and personable? If so this could be the job for you. The salary is ?19,823 per annum (rising to ?20,123 per annum after probation) 35 hours per week on a rota basis. Please visit our jobsite https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs/ and share with anyone you know who might be suitable for the role. The Horniman is committed to equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We?re looking for a warm and approachable Visitor Hosts to share their enthusiasm for the Horniman?s collections of objects from the natural world and different cultures. Full time (37.5hrs) ? working 5 days out of 7 including regular weekends Weekend (14.5hrs) ? working Saturdays and Sundays ?21,239 per annum or salary pro-rata for part time The closing date for completed applications is 10am on Monday 26th July 2021. Please visit our recruitment website http://www.horniman.ac.uk/about/jobs and share with anyone you know who might be suitable for the role. The Horniman is committed to equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Are you local to the South London area and have experience of cleaning in large public buildings? If so, then read on! We?re looking for an experienced cleaner who will take pride in helping us deliver a high standard of service for our visitors. The salary is ?13,593 for 24 hours a week, Saturday to Thursday, 1pm - 5pm. Closing date for applications is 10am Thursday 29 April 2021. The Horniman is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please go to our website (https://www.horniman.ac.uk/about-the-horniman/jobs) for the full job description and share with anyone you know who might be suitable for the role.

Do you know a young wildlife hero or waste warrior? Is your child an Environment Champion? Join the Horniman Environment Champions Club ? a free virtual club for people who want to do something about the climate and ecological emergency. Our Environment Champions Club is open to everyone but aimed at families with children between six and 10. It will provide answers to your questions about the climate and ecology, inspiration for positive actions against climate breakdown and learning activities. Club members will take part in activities at home or in the local community ? from gardening that supports bees, to cooking a meat-free meal. The club?s Facebook group will be the activity hub, where families can also share ideas and progress with the other club members, with free action charts and badges to use. To find out more and join the Environment Champions Club visit our website.

Only a week to go until the Great Walrus Tea Party on Wednesday 24 June! If you haven?t signed up for your fundraising pack, there is still time to register for it here. As part of the Great Walrus Tea Party, we?ve got two prizes on offer for our two favourite bakes: - The most creative cake will win a year?s Family or Gift Membership to the Horniman ? giving free entry to paid attractions and access to special Members? only events. - The most creative biscuit or cookie wins a ?50 voucher for the Horniman?s gift shop. Both prizes will be valid for one year from when the Museum reopens. To enter your creative cakes and cookies into the competition, share photos of your bakes by tagging the Horniman on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram and using #walrusteaparty. The closing date for entries is 11.59 pm on 1 July 2020. Please see the full terms and conditions of the competition on the Horniman?s website. We can't wait to see your bakes! Inspired by our iconic taxidermy walrus, the Great Walrus Tea Party is asking for donations to support the Horniman which is currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Horniman Walrus needs your help! Like tea? Enjoy cake? Throw a socially-distanced Great Walrus Tea Party at home or online on Wednesday 24 June to support the Horniman Museum and Gardens. From the comfort of your own home, have a virtual get-together with friends and family, show off your walrus-themed bakes, and make a donation to support the work of the Horniman. Every penny raised will help the Horniman inspire future generations of London?s families and school children. To receive a Great Walrus Tea Party fundraising pack with tea party ideas, recipes and an e-poster to send to family and friends, sign up online here or email [email protected]. The Horniman Walrus will be tweeting ?live? from his iceberg on 24 June, reviewing cakes and bakes, and there will be some prizes to give away. If 24 June doesn?t suit, you can hold your tea party on any day in June - the most important thing is to have fun! We can?t wait to see your walrus-themed bakes and tea party spreads! Tag us @HornimanMuseum and use #walrusteaparty to join in the fun on Twitter.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day care, operation and maintenance of our much loved estate at the Horniman. The salary is c. ?32k per year, 35 hours a week, full time. The closing date for applications is 21 October at 10am. Please go to our website for the full job description and share with anyone you know who might be suitable for the role. The Horniman is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Many thanks!

In the Company of Finchcocks Concerts 11 and 12 September, 7.15pm Join us for two special evening concerts to celebrate the restoration of our early keyboard instruments acquired from the Finchcocks collection. Enjoy music from the 16th to 18th centuries by composers including Handel, Monteverdi and Haydn, performed by prize-winning and acclaimed musicians. 11 September: Helen Charlston (mezzo-soprano) and Terence Charlston (virginals and square piano) Enjoy a programme of music by Frescobaldi, Barbara Strozzi, Handel, Elisabetta de Gambarini and Haydn. Helen won first prize in the 2018 Handel Singing Competition and is a Rising Star of the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment. Terence Charlston is Professor of Harpsichord at the Royal College of Music and an active chamber musician. 12 September: Stephen Farr (chamber organ) Stephen performs on an English chamber organ c.1800 with its original features. Hear a programme of chamber organ music from the late Baroque and early Classical periods. Stephen is an acclaimed organist, having played with many of the world?s leading ensembles and at major venues including the BBC Proms and Royal Festival Hall. He is Director of Music at St Paul?s Church in Knightsbridge. Tickets are ?10 for each concert. Find out more and book tickets