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Transformed through a £23.75 million investment, the Museum’s mission is to connect people with the British Army and its soldiers. Through five new galleries the public can explore what it’s like to be a soldier, why we fought in conflicts (past and present), and discover British society’s sometimes conflicted relationship with the Army.
Exhibitions Manager
Closing date: 11 July 2018, midday
We are seeking to appoint an Exhibitions Manager who will lead on the co-ordination, implementation and management of the Museum’s exhibitions programme. This will include the timetabling, planning, co-ordination and delivery of the Museum’s permanent and temporary exhibition programme, travelling and outreach exhibitions, and exhibitions and displays held off-site, ensuring all exhibitions are planned and delivered efficiently on time and to budget while supporting the ambition of the Museum’s mission. The post holder will also work closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications, managing the design of internal and external 2D material in accordance with the Museum's house style and branding.
Proven experience of planning, leading and delivering quality and inclusive internal and off-site exhibitions and displays within agreed parameters, and working with County/Regional Military Museums are both essential.
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Head of Learning and Public Programmes
Closing date: 11 July 2018, midday
We are looking for a Head of Learning and Public Programmes to join our team and build on the Museum's strong learning and public programmes through our world-class collections, exhibitions and events. The successful candidate will lead both the learning and public programmes teams to deliver the Museum's vision, telling the story of Our Army.
Demonstrable experience of developing both formal and informal learning and events activity and leading a team in a museum environment is essential. Educated to degree level (or equivalent) and a relevant postgraduate qualification, or equivalent experience, is desirable.
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PR & Communications Manager
Closing date: 1 July 2018, 5pm
We are seeking to appoint a PR & Communications Manager to work within the marketing, communications and digital team to raise the media profile for all areas of the Museum, its world-class collection, exhibition and events programme and its learning and commercial activities.
The successful candidate will take the lead on all public relations (PR), media relations and digital PR activity, and support corporate and internal communications within the organisation.
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Application process
Send your completed application form to hr@nam.ac.uk
application form (word) application form (pdf)Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we are unable to acknowledge receipt (unless specifically requested) or provide information on why an applicant has not been shortlisted.
Therefore, if you have not heard back from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. However, we are grateful for the interest you have shown.
Application guidance notes Rewards and benefitsThe National Army Museum employs staff in all of the specialist areas relating to our collections: Curatorial and Collections Management, Digital, Exhibitions and Interpretation, Learning, Photography and Image Library, and Public Programmes.
In addition, we have staff providing other services including Commercial and Visitor Experience, Computer and Technical Services, Development Fundraising, Facilities, Finance and Administration, Human Resources, Marketing and Communications, and Records Management.
The Museum employs around 80 members of staff in both full and part-time positions, who are located either in the Museum at Chelsea, or at our purpose-built storage and conservation facility at Stevenage. A team of volunteers supports our work.
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