Opportunity ID
695
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Location
IWM London
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Career Level
E
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Salary
£42,500 - £45,000
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Hours
36
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Department
Collections Access & Research
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Position type
Permanent
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Job Summary
What It’s Like to Work Here
At Imperial War Museums, we care for collections that help people understand the impact of conflict and its role in shaping our world. You'll join a team of specialists dedicated to protecting nationally significant collections and making them accessible for future generations. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment where expertise is valued, continuous learning is encouraged, and everyone contributes to preserving history for research, learning and public engagement.
Why This Role Matters
This role plays a key part in delivering IWM’s new research strategy and strengthening its position as an Independent Research Organisation (IRO). By securing external funding, developing academic partnerships, and supporting knowledge exchange activity, you will help expand the reach, quality, and impact of research across the organisation.
Your work will support priority research areas including AI, creative experiences, storytelling, collections, and conflict history. By improving research capability, funding success, and collaboration, you will help ensure IWM remains a credible, competitive, and sustainable research organisation.
What You’ll Be Doing
Support the development and delivery of IWM’s research strategy and growth as an Independent Research Organisation.
Build and manage strategic partnerships with academic institutions, funders, and sector networks.
Lead horizon scanning activities and develop high-quality funding applications that maximise impact and income.
Oversee research grants from application through to delivery, including budgeting, financial tracking, compliance, and reporting.
Strengthen research capability across the organisation by providing advice, sharing best practice, and supporting colleagues to develop successful funding bids.
Support knowledge exchange activity through collaborations, events, and the dissemination of research outputs.
Monitor research performance, funding success, and impact, providing reporting and insight to support decision-making.
Line manage and develop the Research and Knowledge Exchange Officer while supporting the operational delivery of the wider research programme.
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
Experience managing or supporting research funding applications, including major external funders such as UKRI, AHRC, or similar.
Strong understanding of research processes, governance, ethics, and compliance requirements.
Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
Excellent written communication skills, including producing high-quality funding bids and applications.
Financial awareness and experience supporting grant management activities.
Experience monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on research activity and impact.
Experience leading, managing, or developing others.
A track record of building partnerships with academic institutions or research organisations.
The ability to work collaboratively and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
How You’ll Work
You’ll work closely with colleagues across IWM, supporting researchers, project leads, and teams involved in collections, curatorial activity, and public engagement. You'll collaborate with academic partners, funding bodies, and sector networks to develop new opportunities and deliver impactful research programmes. As a trusted adviser, you’ll help colleagues navigate funding, governance, and compliance requirements while promoting best practice across the organisation.
What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)
Build strong working relationships with colleagues, academic partners, funders, and sector networks.
Support the successful development and submission of high-quality funding applications.
Contribute to the delivery of IWM’s research strategy and priority research programmes.
Improve processes that support research funding, governance, and knowledge exchange activity.
Deliver measurable value through research programme performance, impact, and partnership development.
Help secure significant research projects and infrastructure funding that supports organisational growth and sustainability.
For a full list of duties and the person specification (which your application will be marked against) please view the Job Description.
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Application closing date
August 16th 2026, 11:55 PM
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Interview Details
Interviews for this post are planned for the beginning of September.
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Benefits
The benefits listed below are discretionary and IWM reserves the right, with due notice, to vary or withdraw them at any time. All such benefits apply during the course of your employment only.
Annual Leave: You'll have 25 days of annual leave, with public holidays on top. After 3 years, this increases to 27 days and after 5 years, you’ll get 30 days
Company Group Pension Plan: Our commitment to your financial well-being includes competitive employer contributions to your pension starting at 7% to a maximum of 12%.
Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Benefits: Celebrate life’s milestones with confidence, knowing that our policies support growing families.
IWM4me: Tailor your benefits to your unique needs through IWM4me. Access health, protection, and lifestyle benefits at corporate rates, ensuring your holistic well-being.
Free Sanitary Products: We prioritise your comfort by providing free sanitary products across all our sites.
Retail Discounts: 25% off IWM Cafes, 20% discount in on-site shops, Benefits hub offering retail discounts to several high street shops (via our EAP provider) and MyActive discounts for health and wellbeing based retail discounts (via IWM4me)
Free Entry to IWM Air Shows: Witness the thrill of vintage aircraft at our air shows.
Free Entry to Partner Museums & Galleries: Immerse yourself in art, history, and culture through our reciprocal arrangements with other institutions.
In-House Training Programmes: Fuel your intellectual curiosity and professional growth through our comprehensive training initiatives.
Season Ticket Loan Scheme: Simplify your daily commute with our interest-free loan program.
Cycle 2 Work & Cycle Hire: Promote well-being and environmental consciousness by cycling to work.
Eye Tests: Money back up to £80 for an eye test and a new pair of glasses.
Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
Benenden Healthcare & Dental Insurance: Prioritise your health with access to quality healthcare services (subject to terms and conditions).
Civil Service Sports Club Membership: Opportunity to join and enjoy additional discounts and perks as part of a vibrant community.
Staff Events and Networks: Join fellow colleagues in social gatherings and events, fostering camaraderie and shared experiences.
…and more!
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with us? Apply now and become part of IWM!
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This role is subject to:
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A basic check, which shows unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
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Equal Opportunities and Flexible Working
IWM is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunities.
We miss out when people feel IWM isn't for them, and are committed to removing and reducing barriers to make IWM open to everyone.
Our Access and Inclusion strategy has been developed to promote openness, equal opportunities to access, inclusivity and encourage diversity in everything that we do, from employment practices, the services we provide to our visitors to the facilities we make available to public.
At IWM we seek to address the need for greater diversity within our workforce as well as the wider museum and heritage sector. In all our practices we embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and we welcome applications from suitable candidates of all backgrounds.
We value and respect difference and are committed to building an inclusive culture by creating an environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will do your best at work if you have a work / life balance. Some roles lend themselves to flexible options more than others, so if this is important to you please raise this with your recruitment contact, as we are open to discussing agile working opportunities during the hiring process.
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