Careers & Volunteering

Careers

Events & Marketing Manager

The William Morris Society is seeking a dynamic and creative Events & Marketing Manager to lead on the developing, planning, delivery, and promotion of a vibrant programme of events and activities. This is a key role within the organisation, responsible for public engagement events, managing venue hire, supporting our membership programme, and raising the profile of the Society through imaginative marketing and communications.

Please see here for the full job description.

How to Apply:

We value diversity and inclusivity and encourage applications from individuals with a range of backgrounds and experiences, including those from underrepresented communities.

Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest and suitability in this role and explaining how your skills and experience make you a strong candidate for this position to Gabriella Esser – director@williammorrissociety.org

Application deadline: 9am, Friday 21st November

Interviews: TBC – early December 2025 (8th/9th)

Start date: February 2026

Volunteering

We are currently recruiting for a number of volunteer roles. Please see below for volunteer role descriptions and an application form. Please get in touch with our Volunteer Manager if you have any questions: volunteering@williammorrissociety.org

Front of House: Help us make our visitor’s experience in the museum more memorable by sharing your passion and knowledge for William Morris with members of the public and making sure that they have a safe and educational visit.

Learning: Work with other volunteers to facilitate school visits to our museum and help run family workshops during school breaks and holidays. DBS certification required.

Tour Guide: This role requires a broad knowledge of William Morris and his contemporaries. Share that knowledge with our private tour groups on Mondays-Wednesdays while providing a more in-depth and tailored experience of our museum display.

Garden: We have a small walled garden that we would like to be able to open to the public! In order to do so we are looking for dedicated and experienced (can be professional or hobby) gardeners to help us keep it looking beautiful, tidy, and safe.