Archives, Library and Records Manager in Leeds

JOB TITLE: Archives, Library and Records Manager

£35,897 – £41,282 per annum

The Royal Armouries is the United Kingdom’s national museum of arms and armour and one of the most important collections of its type in the world, housed at its headquarters and flagship museum in Leeds, its historic home at the Tower of London, and the Victorian Fort Nelson in Hampshire.

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.

The successful candidate must have a proven archive background, be able to work flexibly, be highly organised and self‑motivated with a proven ability to work to tight deadlines. They must be an effective and professional communicator, able to engage with stakeholders and build relationships at all levels across the organisation.

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 reduce cost hot drinks)
• Pension scheme max employer contribution is 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.