Collections Logistics Officer in Essex

We are looking to recruit a Collections Logistics Officer to join our team based at our Stafford site. You will join us on a full time, 2 year fixed term basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £29,497.50 per annum. The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity. We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story – past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections to engage, inform and inspire. Our vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives. Our museum commitments are the golden thread that run through everything that we do. These are:

• Health and Wellbeing
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Sustainability

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Collections Logistics Officer to join the Museum team at an exciting time as we progress our Strategy to 2030 and continue the development phase of a National Lottery Heritage Fund supported programme of investment at our Midlands site. You will assist with object movement, hazard identification and the administration of these tasks, as we prepare our collections to move to a new publicly accessible storage facility. Individual responsibilities will include being a forklift truck operator and a Radiation Protection Supervisor, training for both of which can be provided. This role will be based at our Stafford site and will work across all three Museum sites as required. Working elsewhere in the UK and abroad may be necessary. The role is available as a 2-year fixed term contract.

Key responsibilities of our Collections Logistics Officer include:

• Support the development of the Museum's collection across three sites, including the safeguarding and preparation of objects for movement and wider public benefit
• Support the management of collection hazards, including asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mould, guano, etc, through identification, labelling, reporting and remediation (where appropriate)
• Act as one of the Museum's Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPS)
• Support the Collections Services team on the disassembly, movement and build of aircraft and other large objects onsite and offsite.
• Become familiar with, and apply, the Museum's Collections Management policies, processes, procedures, systems and standards
• Assist in the implementation, operation and maintenance of Collections Development programmes, including Collections Review, post-review transfers and storage rationalisation
• Attend relevant training courses and liaise with other museum professionals to maintain up to date specialist knowledge regarding hazards in collections and collections management

What we are looking for in our Collections Logistics Officer:

• Experience of working with and developing publicly accessible collections in a museum or heritage environment
• Practical experience of managing hazards in museum collections, such as asbestos, PCBs, mould, etc.
• Experience of handling, moving, packing and transporting a variety of museum objects, including large and complex items
• Displays enthusiasm around activities, adopting a positive approach when interacting with others, and motivating team members
• Listens to, understands, respects and accepts different views, ideas and ways of working.
• Uses experience and knowledge of standard practices, procedures or customs to evaluate problems and make appropriate decisions/provide appropriate advice
• Is able to organise own activities to deliver to expected standards and targets
• Is receptive and/or pro-actively identifies and contributes to new ideas and approaches, and adapts accordingly
• Demonstrates the appropriate level of technical and/or professional knowledge to fulfil the requirements of the role
• Understands the Museum's purpose, vision and strategic objectives, and how their own role, their team and other teams within the Museum, supports their achievement

Closing Date: 5th July 2026

Interviews will take place on 16th July 2026

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details for the Collections Logistics Officer role. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force's story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.