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.
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, managing a team, and be able to work flexibly. They should be highly organised, self-motivated, and possess a proven ability to work to tight deadlines. An effective and professional communicator, they must be 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, with some remote working, office-based activities, and travel to other sites. We are open to the office-based activities being located at any of our sites.
* Access to the discounted bicycles via Bike2Work scheme
* Access to free EAP services via the Employee Assistance Program
* Discounted staff car parking
* 25% off staff shop
* 10% off food in on-site café
* Pension scheme with a maximum employer contribution of 9%
* Access to free online learning
A Police Check/Disclosure will be requested for the successful applicant. 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 this link. 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: 23rd February 2025
Person Specification
Job Title: Registrar
Department: Collection Services
E = Essential for applicants to meet relevant standard
D = Desirable for applicants to meet the relevant standard
Selection Criteria
1. Qualifications
o Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (D)
o MA in Museum Studies or equivalent (D)
o Qualification in art law (D)
2. Work Experience
o Experience of successfully managing a team (E)
o Proven substantial experience of registrar’s or collections management work (E)
o Experience of developing and implementing collections management policies and procedures (E)
o Experience of managing a loans programme (E)
3. Skills and Knowledge
o Substantial working knowledge of current ethical and legal issues regarding museum collections (E)
o Substantial working knowledge of SPECTRUM (E)
o Knowledge of current developments in Collections Management Systems (E)
o Experience of the application of Due Diligence procedures in the acquisition of collection items (E)
o Experience in the application and renewal of Government Indemnity (E)
o Experience of tendering contracts with shipping companies (E)
o Knowledge of current legislation regarding firearms and other weapons (D)
o Excellent communication and presentation skills, written and verbal (E)
o Experience in delivering one-to-one and group training and presentations (E)
o Ability to develop teams to perform to their optimum level (E)
o Ability to prioritise conflicting demands (E)
o Ability to manage budgets (E)
o Ability to work successfully in teams (E)
o Ability to work flexibly and lead teams through change (E)
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