Accountability Profile Special Projects Manager

Salary: Region of 32,000 per annum depending on experience

Band 5
Fixed Term 1 year (which may be extended)
The Public Engagement Department consists of the Interpretation, Marketing
& Communications, Development and Education teams. This post sits within
the Interpretation team and will play a key role in developing and delivering
interpretation projects as part of the museums creative programme. Projects
may be drawn from the museums temporary exhibition programme or be
part of the gallery improvements as required and may take place at any one
of the museums three sites. The post will be based at the museums
headquarters in Leeds.
Purpose
To take responsibility for the planning, development and
implementation of specific Royal Armouries interpretation projects
including exhibition, digital and print ensuring appropriate provision for
all visitors as required
Key Tasks
To lead on developing, planning and delivering specific interpretation
projects either exhibitions or displays;
To act as the main contact with external exhibition partners as required
To lead on development and production of interpretation and exhibition
plans for particular projects, either temporary exhibitions or gallery
refresh projects, adopting a collegiate and collaborative approach with
external partners and internal teams as required
To manage the production of small, medium or large interpretation
projects for installation at any one of the three Royal Armouries sites
To ensure that new provision meets the standards set out by the Head
of Interpretation and the Public Engagement Department as a whole
To manage designated project budgets within Royal Armouries financial
guidelines
To manage and steer multi-disciplinary teams as required
To encourage and facilitate an evidence-based approach drawing on
audience research and good practice as required
To ensure best interpretative practice as an intrinsic part of the role
Expertise
To bring considerable expertise in interpretation, evaluation, audience
advocacy, production, project management, access (in respect of
interpretation) and multi-platform approaches e.g. exhibition, online,
print etc.

People
To lead multi-disciplinary teams to develop and deliver interpretation
projects
To represent the museum in external partnerships
Relationships
To successfully lead and manage interpretation project teams
To actively liaise with colleagues across the Royal Armouries to build
support for the interpretation programme in-house
To build strong working relationships with all relevant departments
To actively seek and maintain opportunities to work in partnership with
external organisations
Budgets and Resources
Manage designated budgets ensuring diligent use of the museums
resources and value for money
To proactively manage project budgets and resources seeking ways to
develop sustainable approaches
Policies and Procedure
Comply with equality and access legislation
Comply with H&S legislation
Adhere to organisational policies and procedures to protect people and
the museums reputation
Personal Responsibilities
Work flexibly to meet the needs of the team
Work as part of a team and support colleagues
Protect the reputation of the museum
Demonstrate Royal Armouries values
Reporting Structure
The post-holder will be a member of the Interpretation team and will be linemanaged by the Head of Interpretation.
Hours
This is a 1 year fixed term contract, this may however be extended by way of
mutual agreement. Working full-time, being 37.5 hours per week, 5 days out
of 7. The post-holder must be prepared to work at the weekend, on Bank
Holidays and in the evenings as required given the nature of the position.
Disclosure
A Standard Disclosure and other security checks will be requested in the
event of a successful application. However, a criminal record would not
necessarily be a bar to employment. Any decision made would depend upon
the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your
offence.

Application
To apply please visit: www.royalarmouries.org.uk/vacancies
Closing date: Monday 7th September 2015
Interviews: Tuesday 22nd September 2015

Person Specification
Job Title:
Special Projects Manager
Department:
Public Engagement
Location:
Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds
E = Essential / D = Desirable for applicants to meet the relevant standard.
CRITERIA
Qualifications

Work
Experience

STANDARD

E/
D
E

Application/Certificate

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant

subject.

Application/Certificate

Substantial experience in interpretation

and thorough understanding of what
constitutes good practice.

Application/Interview

Experience in the development and

delivery of object-rich exhibitions

Application/Interview

Demonstrable experience of financial

management

Application/Interview

Demonstrable experience of project

management in connection with
development of exhibitions and their
content

Application/Interview

A higher education degree or equivalent

qualification in a relevant subject.

Experience of managing a multidisciplinary project team

Experience of working with partners and
stakeholders
Skills &
Knowledge

Aptitudes

E
E

EVIDENCE

Application/Interview
Application/Interview

Detailed and current knowledge of the UK

arts, heritage and museum sector

Application/Interview

A demonstrably creative, innovative and

strategic approach to interpretation

Application/Interview

Ability to lead on a project whilst adopting

a collegiate approach

Application/Interview

A demonstrable interest in history and

ideally the world of arms and armour

Application/Interview

Highly articulate and literate with well-

Application/Interview

honed communication skills

Affiliations

Ability to think laterally and plan clearly for

the long-term

Application/Interview

Ability to devise and deliver an agreed plan

Application/Interview

Ability to persuade and influence

Excellent presentation, verbal and written

communication skills

Application/Interview

Ability to manage and prioritise own

workload without regular supervision

Application/Interview

Member of professional institute(s)

Application

Interview