Assistant Curator (Archives)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 20 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £20,857.60 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | 20857.6 - 20857.6 |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Yeovilton, BA22 8HT |
| Cwmni: | Vacancy Filler |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | AUG20258756 |
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Assistant Curator (Archives)Salary (Grade 2) - £20,857.60 per annum pro rata (£26,072 per annum full time equivalent) dependent upon experienceHours: 30 hours per week - 18 month fixed term contractLocation: National Museum of the Royal Navy, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton.Our epic story is of the Royal Navy, and its impact on Britain and the world. Here you can come aboard the most famous ships, planes and submarines of the Royal Navy and experience them through those who served on them. As well as being truly captivated by the thousands of unique, emotional and sometimes quirky, stories that have shaped the Royal Navy, delve into what it proudly stands for today.Our vision is to be the world’s most inspiring Naval Museum, linking Navy to Nation. You are pivotal in us achieving our vision and to support this we embrace diversity and want everyone to feel valued and have a sense of belonging.We are recruiting for an Assistant Curator (Archives) to join the Collections and Research Team on an 18-month fixed term contract. This role has been funded by The National Archives ‘Archives Revealed’ grant, with the intention of uncovering hidden gems and supporting material for the NMRN’s Barracuda Live! Project. This unique project intends to rebuild the world’s only Fairey Barracuda and you will be pivotal in making that happen. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to gain experience and knowledge through working with our internationally significant and diverse collections. Whilst you will primarily work with the Fairey Aviation Company Archive, you should have a flexible attitude and a willingness to work with all our collections. As well as assisting and supporting the Barracuda Live! Project you will also be contributing to future displays and programming activities.You will be based at our Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton, Somerset and our bespoke collections store Cobham Hall. There is limited scope for hybrid working.This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit team of staff and volunteers working directly on the NMRN collection.This is a fantastic opportunity for emerging heritage professionals with an enthusiasm for working with museum, archival and library collections; this role will provide experience and knowledge to help develop their future career progression.This is a chance to gain experience within a collections management environment, carrying out collection’s movement, documentation and care to high standards and best practice.This role also offers a chance to deepen your interest or expand your knowledge of naval aviation, particularly the history and aircraft of the Fairey Company.What you can bring: Applicants should have experience working with collections in the heritage sector and a solid understanding of professional museum standards. Strong communication skills are essential, along with a genuine interest in collection-based projects and an appreciation for working collaboratively with volunteers.What we offer:The opportunity to be part of a friendly and diverse workplace within a unique heritage environment.Group pension plan with Royal London (6% employer contributions, 2% employee contributions and death in service benefit).Free onsite parking25 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro rata for part time employees, increasing to 30 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) after 5 years’ service, pro rata for part time employees, with the option to purchase additional annual leave.Enhanced maternity/adoption and paternity pay.Flexible working.Employee Assistance Programme.Free admission to other national museums and attractions within the reciprocal agreement.Discounts at our shops and cafes.Free and discounted tickets for family and friends.A range of other benefits including cycle to workPaid reservist leave.We want you to succeed and showcase your skills and experiences, so if you are invited to interview, we will share our interview questions with you ahead of time. If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding the role, or ask any questions, please contact Steven Valentine, Curator (Archives), on email steven.valentine@nmrn.org.uk.All applicants are asked to apply via https://jobs.nmrn.org.uk/ by midnight on Sunday 7<sup>th</sup> September 2025. The selection processes will be held on site at Yeovilton week commencing 15<sup>th</sup> September 2025.If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to the application process because of a disability, please contact the People team on recruitment@nmrn.org.uk for support.This post requires a DBS check as a requirement of working on the naval base, as well as the right to work in the UK. Please note we cannot currently sponsor work visas.