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:

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 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 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.

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, 29 June 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, 29 June 2025

Vehicle Technician

Salary: £26,000 - £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time. 37 hours per week.
Reports to: Vehicle Workshop Manager

Working as part of the Workshop Team, this rare opportunity involves assisting with a rolling programme of vehicle maintenance and conservation which encompasses veteran, vintage, post-war, classic and modern cars.

You will also be preparing and running vehicles for events, shows and exhibitions; working with the Curatorial Team to move vehicles into position around the Museum site and assisting colleagues in other teams to bring the collection to a wider and more diverse audience.

The Museum’s vehicle workshop is unique in that visitors can view the ongoing work from an upstairs gallery. As well as a skilled mechanic, we’re looking for someone who is eager to engage with our visitors and answers any questions they may have.

While the position is primarily based at the British Motor Museum, you may be required to travel to attend shows and events with the collection vehicles. This may involve occasional evening and weekend work – such as the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, amongst others.

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, 29 June 2025