We are the only museum in the world dedicated to exploring the idea of home—not just as a physical space, but as something shaped by emotions, identity, society, politics, and the environment.
We see Museum of the Home as a movement, championing home as a lens through which to understand major global issues and explore possible solutions.
We are looking for a Head of Collections, Programmes and Partnerships to lead work across our collections, curatorial, community, and learning teams, in ways that are bold, equitable and climate-active.
A major part of the job is leading exhibition and gallery projects, as well as building partnerships to reach wider audiences and strengthen the museum’s reputation nationally and internationally.
We need someone with strong strategic thinking and a passion for forward-thinking museum practices.
The role includes the following key criteria:
• Embedding our vision to share experiences of home to connect people, place and planet.
• Delivering capital gallery development projects - critically engaging with the practice of roomset creation.
• Leading on a dynamic public programme that engages audiences nationally and internationally, including major temporary exhibitions and touring initiatives.
• Forming key partnerships – from academic to social justice - that achieve our ambition to be thought leaders and bring about positive change.
• Confidentally acting as spokesperson for our collections and for histories of the UK home over 400 years.
• Championing the role of children and young people in museum spaces.
• Championing our creative practices – participatory, decolonial, trauma-informed, nature-positive.
Required Skills / Qualifications
If you’re an experienced cultural leader looking for the opportunity to support a committed team and make your mark, we’d love to hear from you. The role has huge scope to lead the next stage of the Museum’s story and contribute to the wider cultural sector.
Application Instructions
Please answer the questions via the application portal and then upload your CV and covering letter (circa 800 words / 2 sides of A4) demonstrating how you meet the key criteria above and other strengths you bring to the role that we might not have considered.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on 4 May 2026.
Interviews will be held in person at the Museum on 12 and 15 May 2026. If selected, you will need to prepare a presentation/task ahead of interview, and this will form part of your interview discussion. We are anticipating that there will further interviews as part of this recruitment process, with the successful candidates informed at each stage.
See the job description for full details about the role.
