At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Registrar and Documentation team, managing collection procedures and public access.
- 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 hybrid work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a prestigious museum while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in museum registration and team management required.
The predicted salary is between 36197 - 44241 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Registrar to join the existing Collections, Learning and Research team. Reporting to the Head of Collection Services, the successful applicant will lead the Registrar and Documentation team, manage collection management procedures, balancing risk to the collection with public access.
The successful candidate must have experience in a variety of museum registration tasks, have experience of managing a team, 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, 5 days out of 7. The role is hybrid task orientated work, with some remote working, some office-based activities and travel to other sites required. The role will predominantly be office-based or hybrid with some presence required in the office.
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 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.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the application closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful. We however will endeavour to respond to all applications. Please note we reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the closing date listed on the advertisement if necessary.
Closing date: 8th November at 23:59pm
Interview dates: Week commencing 16th November
Registrar in Leeds employer: Royal Armouries
The Royal Armouries is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the National Firearms Centre in Leeds, where you can immerse yourself in the fascinating world of arms and armour. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and professional development, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages growth and learning, making it an ideal place for those passionate about history and heritage to thrive.
