Job description
Collections Care Officer
£22,000 to £23,650 + London weighting
Band D / L1
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.
For this exciting opportunity the Royal Armouries collection at the Tower of London is seeking someone with experience and knowledge of collections care, including housekeeping, environmental and pest monitoring. A flexible and pragmatic approach to work, excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines, as well as exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are all essential requirements of the role. An interest in the subject of arms and armour is highly desirable.
This position is a permanent, working full time, 36 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. Weekend, Bank Holiday and evening working will occasionally be required, as will some travel.
Benefits
- Access to the Bike2Work scheme
- Access to EAP Employee Assistance Program
- 27.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- 25% off staff shop in Leeds
- Staff discount on food in on-site café at the Tower of London
- Pension scheme max employer contribution is 9%
- Applications for assistance with relocation costs will be considered
Closing date: 4th June 2023
Interview dates: 14th June 2023
How to Apply:
To apply please visit https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/royalarmouries
Please note 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.
Additional Information
Successful applicants must have the relevant right to work documentation in place.
A Police Check/ Disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application. Please refer to the job description for the level of check required. A criminal record would not necessarily be a bar to employment.
Due to the volume of applications, we received we are not able to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,000.00-£23,650.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 04/06/2023