Volunteer & Early Careers Coordinator

Nationalmuseums; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural institution in London is seeking a Volunteer and Early Careers Coordinator to assist in coordinating volunteering and work experience programmes. This role involves engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders, from volunteers to senior staff. We welcome applicants with experience in supporting such programmes, regardless of previous museum experience. This position is essential for fostering an inclusive volunteer programme and is committed to equality and diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating and supporting delivery of volunteering or work experience programmes.
• Ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with practical planning and coordination of volunteering programmes.
• Engage with volunteers and work experience participants.
• Work alongside various HR colleagues and museum staff.

Skills

Well-organised

Excellent communicator

Proactive

Job description

At London Museum, we’re passionate about volunteering and recognise the real difference volunteers make to our organisation. As we prepare to open our new site at Smithfield later this year, volunteer engagement will be key as we create opportunities to welcome new communities to help us build a volunteer programme that reflects the diversity of London.

The Volunteer and Early Careers Coordinator will assist with the practical planning, coordination and day‑to‑day delivery of our volunteering and work experience programmes, working alongside the Volunteer and Early Careers Advisor, other HR colleagues and staff from across the museum.

We’re looking for someone who is well‑organised, proactive and able to prioritise a varied workload. You’ll be an excellent communicator, able to engage confidently with a diverse range of stakeholders, from volunteers and young people on our work experience programmes, to senior museum staff and external partners.

Previous experience of working in a museum is not required, we are looking for someone who has experience of coordinating and supporting the delivery of volunteering, work experience or similar programmes, and who shares our commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all our volunteers.

For more information about this role, please see the Job Description. To know more about what it’s like to work in London Museum and to get some top tips on how to make the best of your application visit: https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/about/careers/

Applications are by application form via our online recruitment system. The closing date for applications is Monday 26th January. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview on Thursday 12 February 2026.

If you are successfully shortlisted you will invited to an interview where you will asked questions to help us understand more about what you share in your application, and in particular to understand how you meet the essential person specification criteria for the role and demonstrate our museum behaviours. You will be asked to complete a short practical task as part of the interview process.

London Museum is committed to being an equitable and inclusive employer, and to becoming representative of the diversity of London. We particularly welcome applications from people from Global Majority backgrounds, who are currently under‑represented in our organisation.

We also welcome applications from disabled people, as we’re a Disability Confident Leader and are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing disabled people.

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