We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Promotion Officer to join the existing Collections, Research and Learning team on a fixed term basis until 14th September 2027. Reporting to the Research Manager the successful applicant will promote, effectively and widely, research produced by or associated with the museum. They will design and deliver the museum’s summer and winter lecture series, recruiting speakers to provide a varied and engaging showcase of insightful talks. They will likewise organise the museum’s annual postgraduate and early career researcher conference Weapons in Society, working with academic and heritage partners in order to deliver the event successfully. Furthermore, they will publicise museum research through a variety of social media channels.
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
The candidate will work for one day (7.2 hours) per week. The role will predominantly be delivered from home with some presence required in the office.
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.
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
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
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.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the application closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful. We however will endeavour to respond to all applications. Please note we reserve the right to close vacancies earlier that the closing date listed on the advertisement if necessary.
Closing date: 22nd July 2026
