Job Description

JOB TITLE: Community Project Officer - FTC
28,114 - 30,319 per annum
Please access the Application Form
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 Community Project Officer to join the Community Engagement team on a fixed term contract until April 2027. Reporting to the Head of Learning and Participation, the successful applicant will support the development and delivery of a series of programmes exploring the impact of the Royal Armouries' collection on those who have lived experience of the consequences that arise from the use of weapons today.
Working with colleagues from across the organisation, as well as external partners, the Community Project Officer will engage a variety of groups, such as military veterans, refugee and asylum seekers and victims of knife crime, to co-produce a range of outputs both in the community and at the museum.
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.
Hours
This position is a fixed term contract, working full time, 36 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. Some evening and weekend working will be required, as will some travel.
The role will be hybrid with some presence required in the Leeds office, as well as locations across the West Yorkshire region.
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: Midnight, Sunday 12th October 2025
Interview dates: 3rd November 2025
If you do not here from us 14 days after the closing date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful.
Person Specification
Job Title: Community Project Officer
Department: Learning & Participation
Selection Criteria
CRITERIA
STANDARD
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Qualifications
Educated to degree or equivalent qualification or experience.
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Work Experience
Experience of managing the development and delivery of co-curated projects, including exhibitions and events, in a relevant setting
Experience of developing and delivering evaluation plans including reporting impacts
Experience of working with a range of communities, including disabled people and members of the Armed Forces.
Experience of working within the cultural/museum sector
Experience of project management in connection with the development of a range of outputs in a museum context
Experience of budget management
Experience in managing external contractors in a relevant setting
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Skills and Knowledge
Good knowledge and contacts within the voluntary and community group sector,
Knowledge of current best practice in community engagement in museums and arts organisations
Good knowledge of project management, and team management
Detailed and current knowledge of the UK arts, heritage and museum sector
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to talk confidently to a wide range of people in groups or as individuals.
Knowledge of the legal issues around working with children and vulnerable adults
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and actively at all levels in writing and verbally with internal and external stakeholders
Competence in IT skills
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Aptitudes
Imaginative, creative approach to devising engagement activities
Confident managing own workloads and directing own activities, able to work well without supervision.
Energetic, inquisitive and intellectually curious
Seeks continuous improvement
A good, collaborative team worker, assertive and enthusiastic, diplomatic and polite
Participant focussed, always considering the needs of the participant first
Focusses on outcomes and solving problems
Receptive to and positive about change
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Other factors
Prepared and able to work flexibly including regular weekends and evenings.
Clean driving license, and prepared and able to travel regionally
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E = Essential / D = Desirable for applicants to meet the relevant standard.

Skills Required