Events Officer, ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM

Guardian Jobs; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A national museum of arms and armour in Leeds is seeking an Event Officer on a fixed-term contract to develop and deliver engaging events. Candidates must be highly organized, self-motivated, and effective communicators with experience in event coordination. This full-time position offers a salary of £26,250 per annum along with multiple benefits, including generous leave and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Discounted bicycles via Bike2Work

Free EAP services

27.5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Generous company sick pay scheme

Family-friendly leave

Discounted staff car parking

25% off staff shop

10% off food in on-site café

Pension scheme max employer contribution 9%

Access to free online learning

Season ticket loan

M-Card

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in organizing events or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver an events programme.
• Develop and manage educational events.
• Work with external partners for event delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Event Officer - FTC

Salary: £26,250.00 per annum

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Event Officer to join the existing Events and Live interpretation team on a fixed term contract until April 2027.

Reporting to the Events 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, the Event Officer will coordinate and deliver an events programme to engage our current visitors and to attract new and hard-to-reach audiences.

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

This 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.

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
• 25% off staff shop
• 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
• Season ticket loan
• M-Card

Other information

A Police Check/ Disclosure will be requested in the event of a successful application. A criminal record would not necessarily be a bar to employment. All job offers are subject to 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.