Job Details

We have an exciting opportunity for an Archives, Library and Records Manager to join the existing Collection Services Team within the Collections, Learning and Research Department. Reporting to the Head of Collection Services, the successful applicant will provide the management, planning and collections care for the nationally and internationally important of archive, library and record collections across the Royal Armouries.

You will be primarily based in Leeds but travel to Fort Nelson and the Tower of London will be required. There is also some scope for remote working as well.

• Manage the archive, library and records collections across Royal Armouries in accordance with best practice.
• Create and maintain comprehensive records of work carried out and ensure full Health and Safety compliance.
• Supervise students, interns and volunteers, including mentoring and monitoring quality of output.
• Assist with exhibitions, displays and loans in and out. 
• Answer general and specific enquiries, internally and externally, and to provide advice and assistance, where appropriate. 
• Carry out demonstrations, deliver talks and training to internal and external audiences.
• You will have direct line management and some budgetary responsibilities.

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• Post graduate qualification in archives and records management.
• Experience of working in an archive and or records office.
• Experience of motivating, developing and managing a team, including volunteers.
• Excellent Information Technology (IT) skills including: good knowledge of Microsoft packages, demonstrative knowledge of electronic records, cataloguing and collections management systems.
• Experience of managing projects and developing funding applications.
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.

An enhanced Police Check and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check will be requested in the event of a successful application. 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, right to work documentation, Police Checks and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks.

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Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.