At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in managing collections, cataloguing, and providing tours at the National Firearms Centre.
- Company: Join the Royal Armouries, the UK's national museum of arms and armour.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27.5 days holiday, discounts, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible hours in a dynamic setting with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Dive into a unique field and work with passionate professionals in an engaging environment.
- Qualifications: Interest in arms and armour, strong communication, and teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36197 - 44241 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Curatorial Assistant to join the existing Firearms and Artillery team working at the National Firearms Centre. Reporting to the Senior Curator of Firearms, the successful applicant will provide curatorial support to the Keeper, Curators and NFC Manager.
The post’s main duties will be in assisting in the day-to-day management of the collections including cataloguing, providing collections access and tours, and assisting with enquiries and exhibitions work. The ideal candidate will have a proven interest in arms and armour. They will be an excellent team player who is hard working, open, thorough, adaptable and engaging.
The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly, be highly organised and self-motivated. 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, 5 days out of 7. The role will be predominantly office based.
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.
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 reduced cost hot drinks)
- Pension scheme max employer contribution is 9%
- Access to free online learning
- Season ticket loan
- M-Card
A Police Check/Disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application. Please refer to the job description for the level of check required. 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: Monday 31 August 2026 at 23:59pm
Curatorial Assistant in Leeds employer: Royal Armouries
Royal Armouries is an exceptional employer that values creativity and collaboration, offering a unique opportunity to engage with historical research in a dynamic environment. With a flexible remote working arrangement and a vibrant office culture in Leeds, employees benefit from professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute to impactful public programming. Join us to be part of a team that celebrates knowledge and innovation while making a meaningful contribution to society.
