As the living, growing home of our national story, The National Archives is already a special place to work. We’re an institution nearly 200 years old with a collection spanning 1,000 years of history. But it’s where we go next that makes things really interesting. In our strategic vision: Archives for Everyone, we set ourselves the challenge of becoming the 21st Century national archive - a different kind of cultural and heritage institution: Inclusive, Entrepreneurial, Disruptive. We won’t become this overnight. It will take time, focus, effort and daring. That’s where you come in. Because we can’t do this without you. Job Overview Salary: £40,000 per annum Contract type: Permanent Band: F / SEO Closing date: Wednesday 30th October at midnight The National Archives (TNA) is the UK government's official archive, containing over 1,000 years of history. It provides detailed guidance to government departments and the public sector on information management and advises others about the care of historical archives. It has strategic plans to increase access and use of the many varied documents held as well as preserving them for future generations. As part of our Archives for Everyone Strategic Plan, The National Archives is striving to be an Entrepreneurial Archive. To support that ambition, the role of the Business Development Team is to identify new income generating opportunities, evaluate them and turn them into viable projects. This spans the many and varied functions of The National Archives and looks outwards to form new partnerships and relationships, many of which have international focus. This role will work alongside and support the Head of Business Development in identifying, evaluating, and delivering new initiatives. It is focussed on the coordination, progression and delivery of work packages identified by the process and will work in partnership with other National Archives departments. It will blend the expertise of teams across the organisation into tangible deliverables that align with wider strategic objectives and generate appropriate levels of income and contribution. This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. How to apply: To submit your application please click the 'Apply' button on this page. You will be asked to provide details of your work experience and write a personal statement. In your personal statement please explain, using examples, how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification below. You may draw on knowledge, skills, abilities, experience gained from paid work, domestic responsibilities, education, leisure interests and voluntary activities. Please note selection for interview will largely be based on the information you provide in this section. Job Description Role and Responsibilities Project Delivery Use project management skills to organise, manage and coordinate work packages associated with large scale and complex projects Innovate solutions to challenging problems through negotiation, creative thinking and collaboration Adapt to shifting priorities and changing objectives as projects develop Coordinate activity across multiple stakeholders, including both internal departments and external partners and service providers Record and report progress, acting proactively to keep to targets and overcome obstacles to delivery Identify and manage risks associated with each project, build and execute mitigation plans as necessary Partnership Management Act as an advocate for The National Archives strategies and values, expertise and experience both internally and external, often to people who have little knowledge of the organisation Operate with a partnership mentality, building long term relationships that clearly demonstrate value for all involved, mindful of The National Archives reputation as a world-class archive and as a government department Work with external partners, some of whom may not use English as a first language and may hold differing cultural views Spend time to understand the history and culture of different external organisations (some of which may be international) to better relate to them, build stronger relations and identify areas of mutual benefit Work with teams across The National Archives to ensure they are included and embedded in the delivery of projects, long-term contracts and processes Contract Negotiation Negotiate and finalise commercial contracts with external project partners, suppliers and other parties required to deliver specific project goals Understand the complexity of commercial activity within the landscape of government and work to ensure all deals deliver the best outcome whilst staying within the boundaries of what is permissible Business Development Work with a commercial mindset, focussed on identifying and exploiting income and contribution opportunities, whilst having a clear understanding of the challenges of doing so within a government department Be agile and responsive to capitalise on new opportunities, shifting focus where needed and be able to maintain and develop multiple threads simultaneously Be prepared to challenge the norm, think outside the box and innovate, whilst being mindful of wider corporate strategy and policy Working Conditions Normal office environment Display Screen Equipment user Person Specification Essential criteria: Significant experience of project management work and an understanding of governance, risk management and reporting processes Ability to communicate complex ideas and plans to a range of both internal and external stakeholders, including those of other nationalities where English may not be a first language A blend of good attention to detail, planning skills and organisation along with the ability to react, pivot and adjust based on changing circumstance Self-motivated with an ability to work under limited supervision and as part of a small team Confidence and experience to make operational decisions as required and also when to consult before agreeing outcomes Demonstrable creativity to identify opportunities and solutions within complex rulesets that align with corporate strategy while delivering meaningful outcomes Experience of partnership and cooperative working to shared goals and ambitions, playing a pivotal role in building and evolving both internal and external relationships Commercial experience in identifying and securing revenue streams, negotiation, framed within an understanding of how to calculate costs vs. income Desirable criteria: An understanding of government policy around commercial activity and experience of public sector delivery An interest in history, archives, and the archive sector generally Interest and experience in global travel and different cultures and how to work successfully with them Experience of researching and working with original archival documents Other Requirements A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. Must be prepared to travel to other Government departments as required Must be able to travel globally, for several days at a time, multiple times per year, including countries where English is not the first language and with cultures that may be significantly different from the UK Occasional overnight stays will be required. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy. Benefits Generous benefits package, including pension, sports and social club facilities, onsite gym, discounted rates at our on-site cafe and opportunities for training and development. Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per calendar year (rising to 25 after the first year, and incrementally to 30 days after six years) and 10½ days public and privilege holidays per annum. Any move to The National Archives from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ ( opens in new window) Reasonable adjustments If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact The National Archives via careersnationalarchives.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs Complete the ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ section of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. 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People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks (opens in new window) Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. (opens in new window) The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative. (opens in new window) Contact point for applicants: Name: The National Archives Recruitment Team Email: careersnationalarchives.gov.uk Further information If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact The National Archives via email: careersnationalarchives.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints/ (opens in new window)