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Vacancies
Location: Milton Keynes University Hospital (on site)
Reporting to: Collections & Exhibitions Manager / Collections Development Officer
Fee: £185 per day
Contract: Freelance / fixed-term (20 days per year for 2 years)
︎ The closing date for Applications is midday 28th February 2026.
Arts for Health Milton Keynes (AfHMK) is pleased to invite applications for the role of Art Handling Technician to support the delivery of The National Lottery Heritage Fund–supported New City Collection Project at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH).
This is a freelance / fixed-term opportunity (up to 20 days per year for two years, 2026–2027) for an experienced and reliable technician to contribute to the care, movement, installation, and display of MKUH’s 400-piece art collection across wards, corridors, and public spaces.
Working closely with AfHMK staff, conservators, artists, and hospital teams, the successful candidate will play a practical and essential role in ensuring artworks are handled and displayed to professional standards within a complex healthcare environment.
The role will suit someone with proven experience in gallery or collections-based art handling, strong practical installation skills, and the ability to work sensitively and safely in patient-facing spaces.
A professional, calm approach and clear communication with clinical and non-clinical staff are essential.
AfHMK is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Sensitivity, empathy, and respect for patients, staff, and visitors are central to this role.
How to apply
Please submit:
• A short CV outlining relevant experience
• A brief statement (no more than one page) explaining your suitability for the role
Downloads
︎ Please click here to download the job description as a PDF.
Applications and enquiries should be sent to:
Emma Barford, Collection & Exhibitions Manager - Arts for Health Milton Keynes emma.barford@artsforhealth.org.uk
︎ Closing date: midday 28th February 2026
We look forward to hearing from skilled technicians interested in supporting the care, conservation, and visibility of the MKUH Art Collection as part of this important National Lottery Heritage Fund project.
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AfHMK is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from global majority communities, disabled people and those with lived experience of mental health conditions, LGBTQ+ people, and individuals from other underrepresented groups.
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Vacancies
Art Handling Technician
MKUH New City Art Collection ProjectLocation: Milton Keynes University Hospital (on site)
Reporting to: Collections & Exhibitions Manager / Collections Development Officer
Fee: £185 per day
Contract: Freelance / fixed-term (20 days per year for 2 years)
︎ The closing date for Applications is midday 28th February 2026.
Arts for Health Milton Keynes (AfHMK) is pleased to invite applications for the role of Art Handling Technician to support the delivery of The National Lottery Heritage Fund–supported New City Collection Project at Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH).
This is a freelance / fixed-term opportunity (up to 20 days per year for two years, 2026–2027) for an experienced and reliable technician to contribute to the care, movement, installation, and display of MKUH’s 400-piece art collection across wards, corridors, and public spaces.
Working closely with AfHMK staff, conservators, artists, and hospital teams, the successful candidate will play a practical and essential role in ensuring artworks are handled and displayed to professional standards within a complex healthcare environment.
The role will suit someone with proven experience in gallery or collections-based art handling, strong practical installation skills, and the ability to work sensitively and safely in patient-facing spaces.
A professional, calm approach and clear communication with clinical and non-clinical staff are essential.
AfHMK is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Sensitivity, empathy, and respect for patients, staff, and visitors are central to this role.
How to apply
Please submit:
• A short CV outlining relevant experience
• A brief statement (no more than one page) explaining your suitability for the role
Downloads
︎ Please click here to download the job description as a PDF.
Applications and enquiries should be sent to:
Emma Barford, Collection & Exhibitions Manager - Arts for Health Milton Keynes emma.barford@artsforhealth.org.uk
︎ Closing date: midday 28th February 2026
We look forward to hearing from skilled technicians interested in supporting the care, conservation, and visibility of the MKUH Art Collection as part of this important National Lottery Heritage Fund project.
AfHMK is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from global majority communities, disabled people and those with lived experience of mental health conditions, LGBTQ+ people, and individuals from other underrepresented groups.
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Milton Keynes Hospital
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Eaglestone
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
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Arts for Health Milton Keynes
Facilities Directorate
Milton Keynes Hospital
Standing Way
Eaglestone
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
Privacy Policy
Arts for Health Milton Keynes is the working name of MK Arts for Health charity number 1107625 company number 05137693