We are looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Registrar to join our team based at our London site.You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £27,792 – £33,928.02 per annum (depending on experience).
The Royal Air Force Museum is as 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 In Our Assistant Registrar:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Registrar to support the Museum's Collections Development programme. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in collections management within a museum or heritage environment.
Working as part of the Registrar's team, the Assistant Registrar will play an important role in the effective management, documentation, care and accessibility of the Museum's collections. The post holder will support the delivery of the Museum's inward and outward loans programme, undertake collections auditing activities, and assist with collections management projects, including the ongoing relocation and organisation of the Museum's collection stores.
In support of the Museum's strategic objectives and Accreditation commitments, the successful candidate will help ensure collections are managed, documented and developed for public benefit while promoting wider access and engagement.
The post will be based at our London site. Travelling between the Museums' three sites will be necessary when required.
The closing date for applications is: 27 October 2026
Interviews will take place on: 5 November 2026
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Assistant Registrar in London employer: RAF Museum
The Royal Air Force Museum is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant and inspiring environment dedicated to preserving and sharing the RAF's rich history. With a strong commitment to health, wellbeing, equity, diversity, and inclusion, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages personal and professional growth. Located in London, this role as Assistant Curator-Visual Media and Archives not only allows you to engage with fascinating collections but also provides opportunities to collaborate with passionate colleagues and contribute to meaningful projects that inspire future generations.
