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Collections Care Officer, Tower of London

2-year, fixed-term position, working 21.6 hours per week (3 days out of 7).

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 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 fixed-term role, working full time, 21.6 hours per week, 3 days out of 7. Weekend, Bank Holiday and evening working will occasionally be required, as will some travel.

Holidays is 22.5 days for 3 days.

Pension is 3% EE & 6% ER.

• Access to the discounted bicycles via Bike2Work scheme
• Access to free EAP services via the (Employee Assistance Program)
• 22.5 days holiday (based on working 3 days out of 7)
• Discount in the staff shop and on-site café
• Pension scheme - 3% employee and 6% employer

Closing date for return of completed applications : Sunday 3 August 2025, 12:00 p.m. (midnight )

Interview date: Wednesday 20 August 2025

Additional Information:

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.

Please note that all job offers are subject to the receipt of satisfactory references, DBS/Police checks and right to work documentation.

Due to the volume of applications we receive 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.

Person Specification

Job Title: Collections Care Officer, Tower of London

Department: Collections and Learning

E= Essential for applicants to meet the relevant standard

D= Desirable for applicants to meet the relevant standard

Selection Criteria

CRITERIA

STANDARD

E/D

EVIDENCE

Qualifications

Training or experience in a relevant subject area

Educated to degree level in relevant subject area

Post-graduate qualification in Museum Studies, Conservation, Heritage Management or similar

Full UK driving licence

E

D

D

D

Application / Certificate

Application / Certificate

Application / Certificate

Application/

Licence

Work Experience

Proven experience of working with museum collections in a museum or heritage environment

Proven experience or knowledge of implementing preventative conservation measures

Experience of handling museum objects

E

E

D

Application / interview

Application / interview

Application / interview /

Assessment

Skills and Knowledge

Ability to communicate with a variety of audiences utilising a variety of techniques

Awareness of museum collections management policies and procedures

Experience of using collections management databases

E

D

E

D

Application/

Interview

Application / Interview

Application / Interview

Application / Interview

Ability to prioritise conflicting demands

Ability to work flexibly and adapt to change

Ability to work in a team

Ability to demonstrate Royal Armouries values