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JOB TITLE: Community Project Officer - FTC

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.

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.

Access to the discounted bicycles via Bike2Work scheme

Access to free EAP services via the Employee Assistance Program

Generous family friendly leave

Access to discounted staff car parking

25% off staff shop

10% off food in on-site café (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.

Application process

To apply please visit 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.

Interview dates: 3rd November 2025

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

Job Title: Community Project Officer

Selection Criteria

1. Qualifications: Educated to degree or equivalent qualification or experience.
2. 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.
3. 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; knowledge of the legal issues around working with children and vulnerable adults; excellent written and verbal communication; competence in IT skills.
4. Personal attributes: Imaginative, creative approach to devising engagement activities; able to manage own workload; energetic, inquisitive and collaborative; participant-focused and outcome-oriented; receptive to change.

Other factors

• Prepared and able to work flexibly including regular weekends and evenings.
• Clean driving licence and prepared to travel regionally.

Note: E = Essential / D = Desirable for applicants to meet the relevant standard.