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We are looking to recruit an Assistant Registrar to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,780.70 per annum.
This is a Hybrid role.
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 Assistant Registrar role:
As our Assistant Registrar, you will contribute towards administering the legal and logistical aspects of collections management for outward and inward loans, the maintenance of the Accessions Register, and coordinating regular auditing checks
Key responsibilities of our Assistant Registrar include:
- Support in the development and maintenance of Collection policies, procedures, and standards
- Ensure that full, proper, and legal documentation of all Museum transactions concerning Collection material is implemented in accordance with Museum policy and procedure
- Assist in the administration and monitoring of the documentation, handling, and transportation of objects in support of curatorial activities
- Help provide advice and training for Museum staff and volunteers on Collections Management
- Act as courier, both virtually and in person, when assigned, for the transportation of objects nationally and internationally
- Keep abreast of changes in government legislation and museum standards relating to Collections Management, by examining current practice in other institutions, by engaging with mutual interest groups and implement improvements as necessary
- Support the wider team in aiding the successful delivery of collections related activities such as exhibitions, touring exhibitions and public events
- Ensure appropriate insurance/indemnity cover is in place for all objects on loan to and from the Museum
- Support with exhibition and touring logistics, including devising loan agreements, obtaining condition assessments and arranging packing and transport or objects
- Ensure location tracking of objects is kept up to date throughout the loan process
- Undertake loan inspections for current and potential outward loans
- Contribute towards the development and maintenance of Collection records, including the Accession Register and documentation systems
- Support in the analysis of CMS data, including research into provenance and copyright status in order to ensure accuracy, conformity with Cataloguing Rules, Collections Management policy and procedure
What we are looking for in our Assistant Registrar:
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a museum or heritage environment
- Practical experience in museum documentation and collections management
- Experience in the use of Collections Management systems, including Collections Management databases, and literate in Microsoft packages
- Experience in an assistant registrar or documentation/collections officer post in a museum or heritage organisation
- Knowledge of UKRG reports and the Government Indemnity Scheme, and the processes involved in administering the scheme
- Experience in undertaking and coordinating storage audits within a heritage organisation
- Knowledge of Collections Management standards and able to demonstrate practical experience of their application in a heritage environment
- Experience handling a wide variety of object types and in moving, packin,g and transporting museum objects
- Knowledge and experience in the logistics of transporting museum objects
Closing date for applications: 27 July 2025
Interviews will take place on: 06 August 2025
If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. 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.
1. About Chance to Shine
We are Chance to Shine: a children’s charity dedicated to harnessing the power of cricket to transform the life prospects of young people in the UK.
It is our mission that all young people have the opportunity to play, learn and develop through cricket. We want them to learn a love of the game and to find a sense of belonging through the sport, developing their wider wellbeing and life skills to help fulfil their potential.
Established in 2005, we have a long-term track record of delivery in state schools and under-served communities, bringing best-in-class cricket programmes to young people aged 5 to 24 who might not otherwise have the opportunity to play. All our programmes are completely free for everyone involved, from schools and community groups to young people and their families.
2. Purpose of the Role
We are looking for a full time (37.5hrs per week) Executive and Office Assistant to support the Finance and Resources team at Chance to Shine. The Finance and Resources team provide day to day support to all departments in the charity and trading subsidiary, Chance to Shine Enterprises Ltd, around finance, office, governance, HR and general administration. The role is expected to be largely in person in our central London office.
3. Key Responsibilities
The Executive and Office Assistant’s responsibilities are in three areas:
Office Administration:
· Act as ‘front of house’ for visitors and guests and be first point of contact for telephone enquiries and ensure the office space is fully operational.
· Monitor the charity inbox and respond to general enquiries.
· Oversee and monitor the Office and Administration budget.
· Liaise with the office landlord, regarding the general office space, car-parking, meeting rooms and staff access.
· Help manage offsite storage space.
· Administer IT support processes, first point of contact for IT support issues and managing IT supplier contracts; and administering staff IT requirements.
· Maintain up to date shared document area on sharepoint.
· Act as Health and Safety Officer responsible for all Health and Safety matters, and attend training as necessary.
Executive Support
· Support the CEO and Senior Management Team (SMT) on organising and following up internal meetings, Board meetings and company wide initiatives.
· Provide governance support to the CEO, Director of Finance and Resources and Trustees.
· Take the minutes/key actions of Board and Committee meetings.
· Support on the onboarding and induction of new Trustees.
· Maintain Trustees’ register of interest.
· Deliver ad hoc administrative support for the CEO and Finance & Resources Department.
· Ad hoc support at Chance to Shine events, such as fundraisers, media events and competitions.
HR Support
· Administrative support to the HR Manager for HR processes, including drafting letters, maintaining employee records and recruitment processes.
· Support the induction of new employees to CTS.
· Support the HR Manager with administering staff benefits, organisational training and annual appraisal process.
4. Key relationships
The job holder will liaise with:
· Director of Finance and Resources
· CEO
· Senior Management Team
· HR Manager
· Trustees
· External contractors, landlords, volunteers and suppliers
· Operations, Fundraising, Communications & Digital and Impact & Evaluation teams
5. Skills, knowledge & personal competencies
The job holder should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Excellent IT skills: knowledge and experience of using MS Office 365 and in particular Outlook and Teams
- Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
- Able to plan and prioritise and work under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
- Able to work on own initiative-confident/self-starter/finisher
- An effective and enthusiastic team player
- Approachable, easy-going and helpful team member
- Willingness to learn with a can do attitude
- Enthusiasm to embrace Chance to Shine values: Inspiring, ambitious, trusted, inclusive and fun
6. Experience & qualifications
Essential:
- Minimum of one year’s experience in a high volume, fast paced administrative role in a similar sized organisation
- Experience of working in customer facing role
- Experience in working in a small team with demonstrable flexibility and adaptability to support team deliverables
Desirable:
- Experience in an office or executive support role
- Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations or a willingness to train
- Experience working in a charity
- Experience in taking meeting minutes
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.