Job Description

OB TITLE: Communications and Social Media Manager

34,178 - 36,900

per annum

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a

Communications and Social Media Manager

to join the existing

Brand and Audiences Department

team. Reporting to the

Head of Marketing and Communications

the successful applicant will provide solid experience in the management of social media and press/broadcast media liaison in a cultural or visitor focused organisation.

This is a crucial role responsible for managing the Royal Armouries' external communications and social media, ensuring content and messages are consistent and engaging. The role also supports internal engagement, with a focus on internal communications.

We are looking for someone with solid experience of communications planning, developing and delivering social media content which drives engagement, working with external media to drive awareness of a brand or organisation, and some internal communications activity.

The role manages two direct reports and will need to provide direction and support to these roles in terms of social media content and management, PR and internal communications.

The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly, be highly organised and self-motivated with a proven ability to work to tight deadlines. They must be an effective and professional communicator, able to engage with stakeholders and build relationships at all levels across the organisation and with external media and partners.

Hours

This role is for 36 hours per week. The role will be predominantly office based with 3 days a week in the office in Leeds and hybrid working on 2 days a week. There is flexibility around the work pattern as this role will be required to be present for filming and media opportunities, so weekly work patterns may vary. Whilst the role is based in Leeds, there will be occasional visits to the Tower of London collection and Fort Nelson in Hampshire to work with teams there. There will also be a requirement to work on some bank holidays and weekends around important events.

Benefits

Access to the discounted bicycles via Bike2Work scheme

Access to free EAP services via the (Employee Assistance Program)

27.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Generous company sick pay scheme

Generous family friendly leave

Access to discounted staff car parking

25% off staff shop

10% off food in on-site cafe (generous discounts on set meals, and reduce cost hot drinks)

Pension scheme max employer contribution is 9%

Access to free on-line learning

Season ticket loan

M-Card

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.

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.

Closing date: 13 October

Interview dates: W/c 20 October

If you do not here from us 14 days after the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 34,178.00-36,900.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Referral programme Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/10/2025
Reference ID: RA260925