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:

Business Development Manager

Salary: Competitive + benefits
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time. 37 hours per week.
Reports to: Head of Commerce

Are you an experienced, proactive and dynamic conference and events sales specialist with strong presentation and relationship building skills, looking for a new and exciting opportunity in a truly unique award-winning venue with modern facilities and a charitable purpose? If so, then joining us as our new Business Development Manager could be the ideal next step for you.

As Business Development Manager for the British Motor Museum’s award-winning conference centre, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our client base and driving revenue growth.

You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities and building and nurturing relationships with corporate clients, event planners and agencies.

Working closely with the marketing, operations, and commercial teams, you will take the Museum to the market, elevating the venue’s profile and driving sustainable growth across corporate conferences, exhibitions, meetings and events.

To be considered for this position it is essential that you have experience of business development in the conference and events industry and can demonstrate a strategic ability to hit the ground running when it comes to generating new business opportunities for the venue.

Client meetings and attendance at exhibitions, trade shows and key industry events will be a significant part of the role. With that in mind, we are looking for somebody who can be a brand ambassador, is not afraid to strike up conversations and can help us to stand out in a crowded room, whilst ensuring they uphold the Museum’s image and values at all times.

Download the full job description here

Does this sound like you? If so, please send your CV to dan@venuerecruit.co.uk. Closing date for applications is Monday 5th January 2026.

Venue Recruitment Solutions Ltd have been exclusively retained to manage the search and recruitment process for this position and are therefore unable to accept CVs from any third-party agencies. All CVs and expressions of interest received will be forwarded directly to Venue Recruitment Solutions for consideration. Applications and enquiries should be emailed to dan@venuerecruit.co.uk.


PA & HR Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Salary: £28k - £30k depending on experience
Contract Type: Fixed-Term, 10-Month Contract. Full-time. 37 hours per week.
Reports to: Finance Director

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated administrator to join our team. This fixed-term role involves undertaking company-wide HR administrative tasks throughout the employee lifecycle and providing proactive and efficient support to the CEO. You will be responsible for administrating all aspects of the HR function, including recruitment, inductions, absence management and overseeing the Volunteer programme. You will also be supporting our CEO with diary-management, travel arrangements and correspondence. 

We’re looking for someone who can balance professionalism with warmth, who can confidently communicate with staff and external parties at all levels and who brings empathy and commitment to everything they do. This role requires exceptional organisational and IT skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Download the full job description here

How to apply

Please send a CV and detailed covering letter, explaining how your skills and experience match the job description, to: hr@britishmotormuseum.co.uk

Closing date for applications is: Wednesday, 14 January 2026 


Learning Assistant

Rate of Pay: £13 per hour
Contract Type: Casual, zero hours
Reports to: Learning Team Officers 

The Learning Assistant will support the delivery of the Museum’s formal and informal Learning programme for schools, colleges, universities and other groups. They will assist the Learning Team in the administration and preparation of activities, events and visits, helping to further the Museum’s aims as an educational charity.

This role will require a flexible approach to working hours. The post holder will be working various hours throughout the year and will include some weekends, Bank Holidays and time during both the school term and school holidays on a casual hourly basis.

We’re looking for a real team player - someone with a passion for delivering educational programmes to all ages. Experience in an educational setting would be advantageous for this role.

An advanced DBS check will be conducted upon appointment.

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, 11 January 2026