Our arts and heritage recruitment expertise
It’s a major contributor to the UK economy, yet as those working in the arts, culture and heritage sector will know, one that often struggles to get the support it deserves. Including from recruiters, many of whom you may have found lack sufficient experience of the sector to fully understand your particular requirements and challenges.
At Harris Hill we're proud to be an exception, with an extensive record of hiring arts and heritage professionals that stretches back more than 28 years and has made it something of a speciality. We've been delighted to make successful appointments for all kinds of organisations in that time, including:
Arts centres | Arts charities | Charitable trusts/foundations |
Educational institutions | Fashion and photography | Galleries |
Heritage projects | Historic sites | Literary societies |
Museums | Opera companies | Orchestras |
Theatres | Visitor attractions | Youth arts groups |
In the last few years alone we've filled vacancies from data specialists, fundraisers and digital marketers through to finance managers, directors and chief executives for organisations all over the UK.
We can also cover a wide range of specialist roles, so whatever your requirements, we’d be delighted to support your search for new staff or opportunities.
How and why we can help you
Our history of working with arts and heritage organisations has given us considerable insight into the challenges you may be facing, both around staffing and more broadly - but we also know that every situation is unique.
So we take great pride in getting to know the organisations we work with, listening carefully to your specific requirements to get a detailed understanding of who we're looking for.
With that clear picture in mind, the extensive reach and resources of the Harris Hill brand, and an exceptional network of professionals throughout the sector, we're perfectly placed to seek out superb candidates who not only meet your needs but bring plenty more to the table too.
Here are just a few of the cultural organisations we've had the privilege of working with:
...and some of the positions we have recently helped them to fill:
| Administrator Chair Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer Corporate Fundraising Manager Customer Relations Manager Database Officer Deputy Director Development Director Digital Marketing Manager Director of Fundraising Events Manager | | Finance Director Finance Manager Fundraising Manager General Manager Head of Development Head of Marketing HR Manager Personal Assistant Marketing Manager Trust Fundraiser Trustee Volunteer Manager | |
How to get in touch
We have individual specialists in almost every kind of charity job, so whatever the role you're seeking - or seeking to fill - you can call on the expert advice of someone who knows your specific market inside out.
You'll find the full list here, but in the first instance simply contact Hannah Laking or Faye Marshall via the details below and we'll be delighted to help you!
Hannah Laking, Divisional Director |  | | 020 7820 7331 |  | | |
Faye Marshall, Deputy CEO | | | 020 7820 7303 | | |
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