Regional Loans Programme Coordinator

About the team:

The Regional and Networks Team's core purpose is to develop relationships with the archives sector across England (c. 2500 archives), and with key regional, local and specialist stakeholders. Team members each have wide ranging responsibilities with a large portfolio of archive services and stakeholders.

We are a friendly and supportive team, working collaboratively and flexibly to link those working with archives with the expertise and opportunities offered by The National Archives and across networks. Post holders typically find the role rewarding on a professional level, with plenty of opportunities to learn and develop professional competence in a number of key areas.

About the role:

The National Archives is launching a new National Touring and Supported Regional Loan Programme, designed to share its collections more widely across the UK while strengthening the archive sector’s confidence and capacity to host loans. As Regional Loans Programme Coordinator, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering this new programme, working closely with colleagues across The National Archives and with archive partners nationwide.

About you:

As someone who will be leading the programme you will have strong relationship building skills, with both individuals and organisations, to lead to partnership working and concrete impacts. You will be able to demonstrate commitment to the preservation and effective management of archives and the ability to articulate the value of archives and information management in the private sector. You will have a track record of managing a demanding workload and prioritising effectively to achieve maximum impact.

You must have strong experience in collections management, loans or exhibitions, and a solid understanding of the legal, ethical and practical frameworks that underpin them. You will bring professional judgement, attention to detail and the ability to manage complex processes, while remaining flexible and solutions-focused when challenges arise. Experience of working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, both internal and external, will be essential, as will the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with partners at different stages of their development.

You must be able to travel within the UK with associated overnight stays as necessary. Currently there are 5 members of the Regional and Networks team that are based in their regions working from home covering regions outside of the North East e.g. NW, South West, Midlands, and SE. Working patterns are flexible to accommodate the need to travel outside the office as well as operate from TNA in Kew as required.

This is a part time post at 21.6 hours per week (0.6 FTE). This is a Fixed Term Appointment until 31 May 2028.

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Museum Website: https://nationalarchives.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Home/Regional-Loans-Programme-Coordinator_JR200790