Archives, Library and Records Manager in Leeds

JOB TITLE: Archives, Library and Records Manager

£35,897 – £41,282 per annum

We are the Royal Armouries, the United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour and one of the most important collections of its type in the world. Our historic home is at the Tower of London, while we also house the Victorian Fort Nelson in Hampshire and operate the flagship museum in Leeds.

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Archives, Library and Records Manager to join the existing Collection Services Team within the Collections, Learning and Research Department. Reporting to the Head of Collection Services, the successful applicant will provide the management, planning and collections care for the nationally and internationally important archive, library and record collections across the Royal Armouries.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan and care for the archive, library and record collections across the Royal Armouries.
• Engage with stakeholders and build relationships at all levels across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven archive background.
• Flexible, highly organised and self‑motivated with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Effective and professional communicator, able to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Hours

36 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some occasional weekends. The role will be mostly office based but with some possibilities for hybrid working.

Benefits

• Access to the discounted bicycles via Bike2Work scheme.
• Access to free EAP services via the Employee Assistance Program.
• 27.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Generous company sick pay scheme.
• Generous family friendly leave.
• Access to discounted staff car parking.
• 25% off staff shop.
• 10% off food in on‑site café (generous discounts on set meals and hot drinks).
• Pension scheme with a maximum employer contribution of 9%.
• Access to free online learning.
• Season ticket loan.
• M‑Card.

An enhanced Police Check/Disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application. A criminal record would not necessarily be a bar to employment. Please note that all job offers are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, DBS/Police checks and right to work documentation.

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026

Interview dates: Tuesday 17th March 2026 online.