Archivist

ArchivistPermanentFull-timeLondon£31,589.51 per annumThe Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story – the people who shape it and its place in our lives.We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence.The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy.Our Archive collection contains both official and personal documents which reflect the experience of those who have served with the RAF and its predecessor organisations. It also includes technical drawings and material. Public Records are held and the Museum is a Place of Deposit.The Archivist is a key member of the Archive, Library and Research team contributing to making the collection accessible to our audiences. Undertaking the full range of archival work, you will help to develop and look after the Archive collection and support the Museum’s Development Programmes. You will be supported to undertake research contributing to the Museum’s Research Programme.Applicants should have a post-graduate qualification in archive administration. The successful applicant will have experience of working with archive collections and excellent communication skills. Experience of working in teams and with volunteers will be essential as will experience of using collections management databases. A good knowledge of RAF history is desirable.This post is based at our London site. Travel to all Museum sites will be necessary.To apply:• Please download the full job description on our website at: • Please provide your current CV with a supporting statement which provides specific examples which demonstrate how you meet the competencies in the job description. Please note that the shortlisting process will give greater weighting to the essential technical competencies. Please send the completed documents to ##### with ‘Archivist’ on the subject line.• Closing date for applications: 7 June 2024 at 12 noon• Interviews will take place on: 19 June 2024National Museum Directors' Council, Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG.
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