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Overview JOB TITLE: Event Officer - FTC£26,250.00 per annumThe 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 anEvents Officerto join the existingEvents and Live interpretationteam on a fixed term contract until April 2027.Reporting to theEvents and Live Interpretation Manager .Based at Royal Armouries in Leeds, you will play a central role in the creative development, administration and delivery of an engaging and educational events programme, ensuring our collection is at the heart of what we do.Working with colleagues from across the organisation and with external partners both locally and nationally, theEvents Officerensures we meet and exceed the expectations of our diverse audiences both onsite and off. In particular, co-ordinating and delivering an events programme to engage our current visitors and to attract new and hard-to-reach audiences.Responsibilities 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.HoursThis position is a fixed term contract, working full time, 36 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. Weekend, Bank Holiday and evening working will be required, as will some travel.The role will predominantly be office based at the museum in Leeds.Requirements and ExpectationsFlexible working, highly organised, self-motivated with the ability to work to tight deadlines.Effective and professional communicator, able to engage with stakeholders and build relationships across the organisation.BenefitsAccess to the discounted bicycles via Bike2Work schemeAccess to free EAP services via the Employee Assistance Program27.5 days holiday plus Bank HolidaysGenerous company sick pay schemeGenerous family friendly leaveAccess to discounted staff car parking25% off staff shop10% 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 learningSeason ticket loanM-CardA 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.How to Apply To apply, please visit our website via the button below.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: Sunday 12 October 2025.#J-18808-Ljbffr