Collections Logistics Officer About Us We have two public sites in the Midlands and London and a stored collection at Stafford. Our purpose is to share the RAF story - past, present and future - using the stories of its people and our collections 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. Our museum commitments are the golden thread that run through everything that we do. These are: What We Are Looking For You will assist with object movement, hazard identification and the administration of these tasks, as we prepare our collections to move to a new publicly accessible storage facility. Individual responsibilities will include being a forklift truck operator and a Radiation Protection Supervisor, training for both of which can be provided. This role will be based at our Stafford site and will work across all three Museum sites as required. Working elsewhere in the UK and abroad may be necessary. The role is available as a 2-year fixed term contract. Experience of working with and developing publicly accessible Support the development of the Museum's collection across three sites, including the safeguarding and preparation of objects for movement and wider public benefit. How to Apply: Please click on the following link to apply for this role. You will be taken to our applicant tracking system: You can find more information about the application process, as well as the benefits of working for the museum at https://www.rafmuseum.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies. The closing date for applications is: 11.59pm on 05/07/2026 Interviews will take place on: 16/07/2026Job Summary
Job Description
Full-time, 2 years fixed term
Stafford
£29,497.50
The Royal Air Force Museum is as a national museum, a Government non departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity.
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We are looking for an experienced Collections Logistics Officer to join the Museum team at an exciting time as we progress our Strategy to 2030 and continue the development phase of a National Lottery Heritage Fund supported programme of investment at our Midlands site. Job Requirements
collections in a museum or heritage environment.
Practical experience of managing hazards in museum collections,
such as asbestos, PCBs, mould, etc.
Experience of handling, moving, packing and transporting a variety of museum objects, including large and complex items.
Experience of implementing risk management procedures and using Collections Management procedures and systems.
Qualified forklift truck driver (or willingness to train as such).
Qualified Radiation Protection Supervisor (or willingness to train as such).
Holds a current driving licence and has a willingness to drive hire vehicles, including vans, to support Museum activitiesJob Responsibilities
Support the management of collection hazards, including asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mould, guano, etc, through identification, labelling, reporting and remediation (where appropriate).
Act as one of the Museum's Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPS).
Support the Collections Services team on the disassembly, movement and build of aircraft and other large objects onsite and offsite.
Become familiar with, and apply, the Museum's Collections Management policies, processes, procedures, systems and standards.
Assist in the implementation, operation and maintenance of Collections Development programmes, including Collections Review, post-review transfers and storage rationalisation. Useful Links
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