Royal Air Force Museum

We are looking to recruit an AV Technician to join our team based in London. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £28,500 per annum. The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story the people who shape it and its place in our lives. We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence. The Royal Air Force Museum is a Carbon Literate organisation and as such promotes Carbon Literacy. Purpose of the AV Technician role: The Royal Air Force Museum is seeking an Audio Visual Technician with experience in Stage Lighting and Rigging to work with the Event Technician, to use our in-house equipment, for the Commercial and Public Events programs. As AV Technician you will be, primarily, focused on supporting events, by looking after the lighting equipment in the Museum s event spaces, which include a 220-seat lecture theatre, iconic Lancaster bomber and the Sunderland Flying Boat. Although the main focus will be lighting, we are looking for a candidate who also has some Sound and Video experience, so that they can manage and run events by themselves when the Event Technician is unavailable. Key responsibilities of our AV Technician include: Supporting and facilitating the Museum s AV and IT systems. Maintain the Museum s AV lighting systems and associated rigging and trusses Providing 1st and 2nd line technical support and problem solving for AV/digital interactive equipment Taking responsibility for monitoring of all gallery-based interactives Providing technical support for museum public & corporate events (including outside of office hours) Undertaking infrastructure repairs, installation & termination (CAT 5/6, Fibre, IP Telephony, electrical) Providing 1st line support for AV aspects of museum simulators Taking responsibility for the installation of new AV/digital interactive equipment, maintain existing hardware and recommend upgrades or replacements as appropriate, in the Museum event spaces and digital interactives Undertaking monitoring of AV systems remotely. Create, assign, respond to support tickets relating to AV and related issues What we are looking for in our AV Technician: Experience of working within AV, particularly events lighting Experience with Rigging (permanent and temporary) Displays enthusiasm around activities, adopting a positive approach when interacting with others, and motivating team members Listens to, understands, respects and accepts different views, ideas and ways of working Uses experience and knowledge of standard practices, procedures or customs to evaluate problems and make appropriate decisions/provide appropriate advice Is able to deal with unfamiliar situations or issues in an effective manner, understanding when a situation requires reference to a relevant individual. Is receptive and/or pro-actively identifies and contributes to new ideas and approaches and adapts accordingly. Closing date for applications: 15th August 2025 Interviews will take place on: 29th August 2025 If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please visit the jobs page on our website for further information. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you.

We are looking to recruit a Digital Learning and Engagement Assistant to join our team based at our Midlands site. You will join us on a full-time, fixed-term contract until 31 December 2028. In return, you will receive a salary of £24,229.64 per annum. The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story the people who shape it and its place in our lives. We have two public sites (London and Midlands) and a stored collection (Stafford). Our trading company and active fundraising supplement Grant in Aid which comes through the Ministry of Defence. Travel between the Museum s sites will be necessary from time to time as well as attending off site events, trade shows and training courses, which may require overnight stays. Purpose of the Digital Learning and Engagement Assistant role: As our Digital Learning and Engagement Assistant, you will inspire learners through sharing the stories of the RAF, its people and our collections. You will deliver across the whole programme of Access and Learning activities onsite, offsite and online; imaginatively using the RAF story to inspire engagement, debate and reflection. Key responsibilities of our Digital Learning and Engagement Assistant include: Prepare and pack away session resources Support the delivery of a high standard of visitor experience Be fully active in the delivery of all elements of Access and Learning activities on site, offsite and online. This will include public demonstrations and presentations, class facilitation and tours Lead on developing content for the learning team s social media channels, working with the Access and Learning London team to schedule and produce posts to market the educational offer Maintain relevant pages of the Museum website and produce promotional materials as required In a manner consistent with the Museum s shared values, work with A&L staff and 3 volunteers and with staff and volunteers across departments to support innovative and engaging activities and resources which reduce barriers to learning Assist with the processing of A&L team bookings, producing accurate timetables for school activities and other events Collate data and report as required on areas including performance, targets and individual key tasks. Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders, both internally and externally Work to reduce operational costs and maximise resources whilst maintaining standards of products and services Adhere to Museum policies, procedures and code of conduct, to protect people and the Museum s reputation, including GDPR, Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and procedures. What we are looking for in our Digital Learning and Engagement Assistant: Experience of delivering formal and informal workshops Experience of working with children Strong communication skills Knowledge of / interest in the history and current role of the RAF Knowledge of current H&S regulation including Safeguarding Knowledge of the educational context in which Museum learning takes place in the UK Knowledge of developments in and the potential of digital and online learning, including content creation for social media channels and website maintenance Excellent Microsoft Office software skills Closing Date: 17 August 2025 Interviews will take place on: 27 August 2025 If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey, please click apply now to be re-directed to our jobs page where you can access the application method and details for the Digital Learning and Engagement Assistant role. Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force s story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you!