Museums Vacancies
Join our dedicated and friendly team at Leighton House and Sambourne House.
Current museum vacancies
Casual Visitor Experience Assistant
Closing date: 23:55 on Sunday 9 September
Find out more: Casual Visitor Experience Assistant
Collections and Curatorial Assistant
Closing date: 23:55 on Sunday 13 September
Find out more: Collections and Curatorial Assistant
Project Archivist
Closing date: 23:55 on Sunday 13 September
Find out more: Project Archivist
Why join us
At RBKC, we’re all in – investing in our people, our communities and our future.
You’ll join a close-knit, dedicated museums team working within the beautifully restored surroundings of Leighton House – a place of creativity, collaboration and inspiration. Following a £9.6 million award-winning refurbishment in 2022, the museum was named a finalist for the Art Fund Museum of the Year in 2023, recognised for its excellence and team spirit.
This is a pivotal time to join. As the museums face new financial challenges, your work will directly support their sustainability and growth. You’ll play a key role in ensuring both houses continue to deliver an ambitious programme of exhibitions, learning opportunities and cultural events as they celebrate 100 years as public museums.
We’ll support your professional development with access to training, mentoring and opportunities to shape fundraising strategy and delivery. You’ll be part of an environment that values inclusion, creativity and teamwork – where your ideas and initiative can make a tangible impact.
About Us
Kensington and Chelsea is home to diverse communities, thriving businesses and unique local places. Everything we do is focused on supporting our residents, strengthening our approach and creating a fairer borough.
As a competent and caring Council, we take pride in our work every day, ensuring our services are delivered with care and competence. We listen to our residents, act with integrity and work together to build a borough that is greener, safer and fairer for all.
In this role, you’ll bring that same commitment to every shift – helping your team, supporting the smooth running of operations and making each visitor feel at home. Your efforts will shape the experience people take away from these iconic buildings, making culture and heritage more accessible and enjoyable for all.
Application and Interview details
We’re all in – are you? If you share our values and have the skills to contribute, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply online explaining how you meet the requirements set out in the person specification and job description.
Interviews for these positions will take place in person at Leighton House.