Volunteer and Early Careers Coordinator

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/

To apply, please click on ‘Apply for this role’ (bottom right hand side of this page). Applications are by application form. 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.