Royal Air Force Museum Jobs in London
We are looking to recruit a Archivist to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £31,589.51 per annum.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.
Purpose of the Archivist role is to:
Our Archive collection contains both official and personal documents which reflect the experience of those who have served with the RAF and its predecessor organisations. It also includes technical drawings and material. Public Records are held and the Museum is a Place of Deposit.
The Archivist is a key member of the Archive, Library and Research team contributing to making the collection accessible to our audiences. Undertaking the full range of archival work, you will help to develop and look after the Archive collection and support the Museum’s Development Programmes. You will be supported to undertake research contributing to the Museum’s Research Programme.
Applicants should have a post-graduate qualification in archive administration. The successful applicant will have experience of working with archive collections and excellent communication skills. Experience of working in teams and with volunteers will be essential as will experience of using collections management databases. A good knowledge of RAF history is desirable.
This post is based at our London site. Travel to all Museum sites will be necessary.
As our Archivist you will lead on sharing our Archive collection with diverse audiences, ensuring its ongoing development and preservation. You will share knowledge about the collection as well as information relating to and contained within it and undertake research in support of the Museum’s programmes.
Key responsibilities of our Archivist include:
- Facilitate access to the Archive collection as well as the information relating to and contained within it according to Department policies and procedures.
- Build and enhance your knowledge of RAF history and develop expert knowledge of the Archive collection.
- Contribute to the Museum’s Research Programme by undertaking research and through the delivery of agreed and supported outputs including but not limited to academic papers, conferences, talks and blogs.
- Disseminate knowledge through the delivery of agreed and supported outputs including but not limited to the undertaking of outreach activity, exhibition and digital content.
- Professionally care for the Museum’s Archive collection in accordance with Museum policies and procedures in consultation with the Archive, Library and Research Manager, as well as sector best practice guidelines.
- Support the submission of the Museum’s Archive Accreditation application.
- Support the move of the Archive collection to a new store.
- Supervise volunteers as required.
- Provide effective, timely reporting both in writing and through presentations and discussion.
- Contribute actively to business risk management and Health and Safety management.
What we are looking for in our Archivist:
- A postgraduate qualification in archive administration.
- Experience of working with archive collections.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent ICT skills including experience of using Collections Management Systems.
- Experience of working with cross-departmental teams and with volunteers.
- Experience of undertaking independent research activity
Closing date for applications: 7 June 2024 at 12 noon
Interviews will take place on: 19 June 2024
We are looking to recruit a Director of Finance and Resources to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of circa £95,000 per annum.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Museum’s leadership team as our Director of Finance and Resources. The successful candidate will play a critical leadership role in the ongoing transformation and financial resilience of the Museum. A strategic senior finance leader, you will be a key adviser to our Chief Executive, our Audit, Resources and Risk Committee, and our Board of Trustees in delivering our ambitious Strategy 2030. You will also drive innovative strategies to develop our HR, Estates and IT priorities.
An experienced senior finance professional, you will lead our multidisciplinary resources team and colleagues across the organisation to develop and improve the Museum’s performance. You will share our pledge to reduce our carbon emissions and our deep-seated commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion.
We are proud to be a National Museum, sharing globally important stories, while rooted in our communities. Our great people are essential to our visitors-first ethos and we offer a generous package of benefits including excellent holiday entitlement and hybrid working opportunities.
The Royal Air Force Museum is a National Museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with a vision to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.
We have two public sites in London and the Midlands and are funded through government Grant in Aid and self-generated income from fundraising and our trading company.
Closing date for applications: Monday 17th June 2024 (by 10.00am).
Selection and interview day will take place (in person) on: Wednesday 3rd July 2024.
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details for the Director of Finance and Resources role. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force’s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.