Collections and Learning Team Administrator
£22,523 - £24,212 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. The collection is housed at its headquarters and flagship museum in Leeds, its historic home at the Tower of London, and the Victorian fort, Fort Nelson, in Hampshire.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Administrator to join the Collections and Learning team. Reporting to the Director of Collections, Research and Learning the successful applicant will provide administrative and secretarial support to the Director and Departmental teams across all sites, including diary management, minute taking, budget support, travel arrangements, public enquiries, assisting with event preparation and delivery, and maintaining databases and records.
The successful candidate will have the unrivalled opportunity of being part of numerous collections and learning programmes and projects as a new vision is realised for the Royal Armouries:
Armed with Hope and understanding - We use our collection to explore the complex role of arms and armour throughout humanity’s past and present.
The candidate must 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
This is a full time position working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Occasional weekend, Bank Holiday and evening working may be required. Travel to the other sites will be required on occasion.
Location
This position is office based at Royal Armouries, Leeds, but some remote working is available and can be granted subject to approval in advance.
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 on-line 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.
To apply please visit our website via the button below. Please note you will need to download an application form as directed and upload it via our recruitment system in the space provided. We cannot accept CVs in place of an application form.
Closing date: Monday 28th July