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Project Manager |
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Wednesday, 25th September 2024 |
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Live Interpretation Assistant |
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Royal Armouries |
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£22,168.58 p.a. |
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Full-Time Position |
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Leeds, England |
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Monday, 7th October 2024 |
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RA110924 |
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| | | | | Other 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
Company sick pay scheme
Discounted staff car parking
25% off staff shop
10% off food in on-site café
Pension scheme max employer contribution is 9%
Access to free on-line learning | | | | |
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| Job Description |
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JOB TITLE: Live Interpretation Assistant
£ 22,168.58 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 Live Interpretation Assistant to join the existing Live Interpretation team. Reporting to the Live Interpretation Officer the successful applicant will play a front-line role in delivering an dynamic, engaging and exciting public programme by:
Meeting the needs of a range of Informal learning visitors by developing and delivering a range of different kinds of live interpretation, including character performances, talks and tours, object handling sessions and combat or other kinds of demonstrations relevant to the themes, storylines and collections of the Royal Armouries.
Supporting the Formal Learning programme by delivering workshops, story stelling, historic character and other activities.
Key Tasks
• To deliver our daily and special event programme of character performance, talks and tours, object handling sessions and combat or other kinds of demonstrations relevant to the themes, storylines and collections of the Royal Armouries (see also Physical Conditions below).
• To research & develop the daily and special event programme, creating informative and inspiring experiences, as directed.
• To support the formal learning programme by delivering workshops, storytelling, historic characters and other activities.
• To work towards meeting museum and event team targets.
• To undertake specific formal and informal learning projects, including outreach and off-site work, as directed.
• To support interns, volunteers, placements students, etc as directed
• To provide safe and secure working practices in all activities, with the safety of learners, staff and volunteers and the security of handling collections, equipment and other resources recognized as priorities
• To support the Marketing and Communications department in the promotion of the department and of the Royal Armouries, as directed.
• To perform such other duties as are commensurate with the post. The role may alter with the changing needs of Royal Armouries and the job description may be reviewed and updated.
People
• To ensure that the needs of all visitors are met to a consistently high standard
• To provide supervision of assigned volunteers, interns and placement students, ETC.
• To co-operate with partners, within Royal Armouries and outside it, in order to achieve shared objectives.
Relationships
• To follow directions, form the Live Interpretation Officer in relation to the daily and special event programme.
• To follow directions, form the Formal Learning Manger and Education Officer in relation to the formal learning Programmes.
• To work collaboratively with other members of Education and Events team, both at Leeds and at Fort Nelson
• To work closely with Operations department to ensure the highest standard of visitor’s experience.
• Cultivate internal relationships that cross departmental boundaries and demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with project team members, as required.
• Support Partnerships with external partners & contacts, as required.
Budgets and Resources
• Operate within Royal Armouries budget and asset management regulations ensuring value for money.
• Assist in the care of departmental assets to minimise loss, damage and waste.
• Assist in the repair, cleaning, etc of the handling collection and education resources.
• Assist in delivery of core administrative responsibilities.
• Maintain standards of services and products whilst controlling operating costs.
Policies and Procedures
• Comply with safeguarding, Health & Safety, Equality and other relevant legislation
• Work to Royal Armouries organisation policies and procedures, including risk management, to protect people, the collection and the museums reputation.
Personal Responsibilities
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of a wide variety of visitors.
• Work co-operatively as part of a team and support colleagues.
• Protect the reputation of the Royal Armouries.
• Demonstrate Royal Armouries’ values.
Functional Expertise
• Use knowledge, skills and expertise to achieve the delivery of Royal Armouries education objectives and targets.
Physical Conditions
• The post-holder may occasionally be required to work at the Tower of London, Fort Nelson and at the sites of partner organisations, which may involove some overnight stops in other parts of the UK at certain planned times.
• There is a physical element to the role which will involve moving, setting up and putting away equipment, including heavy arms & armour, working with horses and working outdoors.
• The role will require the wearing of replica historical clothing and armour.
• Please note, this role requires the post holder to be on site daily and is not suitable for hybrid working.
• The role will require learning and demonstrating some historic combat techniques, military drills and choreographed stage fighting; post holders will be assessed on physical fitness, capability and aptitude by the Live interpretation Officers and Coach, and will receive full training on appointment.
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
A full-Time position working 36 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 Tuesday – Saturday. The role will be initially offered on a one-year, fixed term basis. Weekend, Bank Holiday and evening working will be required regularly. This role is office based. |
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• Minimum of a pass in GCSE (or equivalent) English - Essential
• Performing arts or equivalent qualification - Desirable
• Stage Combat qualification (British Guild of Stage Combat Level 3 Advanced, or British - Desirable
• Academy of Dramatic Combat Level 3 Advanced or equivalent) - Desirable
• Experience of delivering live costumed historic interpretation and/or stage combat, ideally in a museum, gallery or heritage environment - Essential
• Experience of delivering guided tours and demonstrations, ideally in a museum, gallery or heritage environment - Desirable
• Experience of delivering customer service to a consistent & high standard - Essential
• Experience of researching and developing informal content and resources - Desirable
• Experience of working with a range of audiences of different ages and with different needs - Desirable |
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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: 07/10/2024
Interview dates: W/c 17/10/2024 |
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