Staff Photo Website Banner 2The British Motor Industry Heritage Trust employs around 70 permanent staff and over 90 casual staff to work at the British Motor Museum.

Roles can vary from office and Museum work through to catering and operational roles such as chefs, café staff and engineers.

Any current vacancies are detailed below:

Conference Operations Manager

Salary: £38,000 - £42,500 per annum, depending on experience
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time. 37 hours per week, working 5 days over 7
Reports to: Head of Operations

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone who truly thrives on high-energy, multifaceted environments and has a natural flair for leadership. As the Conference Operations Manager at the British Motor Museum, you’d be expected to guide an experienced team of duty managers and operations staff within a 17-room venue that hosts up to 1,400 delegates. The job demands quick thinking, expert multitasking, and the drive to ensure every client and delegate receives an exceptional experience, every single time.

This position is made even more exciting by its setting, home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars, and part of an Educational Charitable Trust. It isn’t just about managing events; it’s about being at the heart of a vibrant organisation where heritage meets conference and events delivery. If you’re naturally agile, organised, and a confident communicator who loves to motivate a team, this role could be exactly the kind of dynamic challenge you’re looking for.

In addition to your leadership skills, you’d be expected to set high operational standards, continuously engage with a diverse range of clients, and adapt seamlessly in a busy, sometimes demanding work environment. This is an ideal role for someone who is not only looking to further their career in conference and events management but also wants to be part of an established and friendly team in a truly unique setting. 

Please see the full job description for required skills and experience. 

Download the full job description here.

How to apply

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter, detailing how your skills and experience align with the job description, to: hr@britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Closing date

Sunday, 27 July 2025

Senior Conference & Events Coordinator

Salary: £34,000 - £36,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract Type:
Permanent, full-time. 37 hours per week.
Reports to:
Head of Commerce

As Senior Conference & Events Coordinator, you will be leading and managing a dedicated team which coordinates the planning and execution of conferences, meetings, weddings and events within the Museum Conference Centre. The Conference & Events team act as the primary point of contact for clients, once they are handed over from the sales team. Responsibilities include liaising with customers on all aspects of their event organisation, identifying additional needs to increase revenue and advising organisers on the best use of our venue.

You will ensure all event details are effectively communicated to our talented Operations Team to ensure a seamless hand-over on the day of the event. You will provide a friendly and efficient service for our clients and help to achieve departmental targets by exceeding customer expectations and encouraging repeat business.

The team is also responsible for assisting Museum visitors with car club bookings, group visits and museum/show ticket enquiries so the ability to multitask is essential for this role, as well as exceptional organisational skills and a practical, proactive attitude.

This position is ideal for an experienced senior event coordinator, team leader or manager. We're looking for a true people-person, with a talent for relationship building and organisation. Previous Line Management experience is also essential as you will be leading and developing a small team to provide exceptional customer service to our valued clients.

Please see the full job description for required skills and experience. 

Download the full job description here.

How to apply

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter, detailing how your skills and experience align with the job description, to: hr@britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Closing date:

Sunday, 27 July 2025

Archivist (Cataloguer)

Salary: £28,500 - £32,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time. 37 hours per week.
Reports to: Senior Archivist

The Trust is seeking an Archivist (Cataloguer) to play a key part in the collections information, development and management of the BMIHT Archive, ensuring that the archival collections are organised, maintained, preserved. This role will also contribute to the BMIHT’s learning and engagement activities and exhibitions, onsite and online. A key aspect of this role will be to raise the visibility and profile of the archive and special collections by creating accurate catalogues, showcasing them to highlight their value, and engaging with stakeholders to promote the service.

We’re looking for someone who has a passion for making the archives discoverable and accessible for broad and diverse audiences in accordance with archival policies and procedures for the purposes of public engagement, learning and research. The successful candidate will have demonstrable knowledge and experience of working to international standards in archival cataloguing and collections care. The postholder will provide an excellent level of customer service in line with BMIHT values in interactions with all stakeholders. This will include a willingness to occasionally work outside standard hours to support BMIHT events, in addition to providing support and cover for department colleagues as necessary.

Download the full job description here.

How to apply

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter, detailing how your skills and experience align with the job description, to: hr@britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Closing date

Sunday, 6 July 2025

Chef de Partie

Salary: £26,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time. 37 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7
Reports to: Head Chef

The Chef de Partie role at the British Motor Museum offers an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a high-energy environment and has a natural flair for catering. This position goes beyond managing a station—it’s a continuous learning journey.

Working closely with senior chefs, you’ll absorb techniques, refine your skills, and steadily take on greater responsibility. This mentorship-driven approach not only sharpens your technical abilities but also empowers you to deliver an exceptional catering experience for all our guests.

What makes this role truly unique is its setting: the British Motor Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of historic British cars and part of an Educational Charitable Trust. In addition to the museum and café, the venue boasts a 17-room conference centre capable of hosting up to 1,400 delegates daily. It’s a dynamic, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and where your contribution will help shape memorable experiences for every visitor. 

Please see the full job description for required skills and experience. 

Download the full job description here

How to apply

To apply, please email a CV and covering letter, detailing how your skills and experience align with the job description, to: hr@britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Closing date

Sunday, 27 July 2025