Community Hub Manager

Contract type: Fixed Term Appointment until 31^st December 2027

Closing date: Sunday 6^th April 2025 at midnight

Spaces, Places & Belonging: Communities and Collections in the 21st Century is a collaborative research project, led by The National Archives in partnership with the National Library of Wales, Leeds Museums & Galleries, and the Community & Archives Heritage Group. Supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), it will fund innovation and learning in community projects across the wider Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM) sectors, bringing together resources, networks and knowhow from across the cultural heritage sector and delivering grant funding to a range of ‘spoke’ projects across the UK, with the aim of engaging a wider and more diverse range of communities in cultural heritage research.

We are seeking a Hub Manager to lead the operational delivery of this programme, managing the Hub’s grant-making, governance, operations, finances and reporting, and supporting grantees across the UK to deliver impactful, community-facing projects. Working with the project’s Lead and Co-Leads, the postholder will have a significant role in shaping the Community Hub across its lifetime, and will be responsible for day-to-day decision making on the project, alongside the programme Leads.

The Hub Manager will work closely with colleagues in our Research, Grants and Academic Engagement Department, as well as subject matter experts and technical specialists from across The National Archives, including from within our Archives Sector Leadership, Collections Expertise and Engagement, and Education and Outreach teams. They will also be responsible for external communications and stakeholder liaison, working closely with the AHRC and the programme’s three partner institutions, evaluation partner and Advisory Panel, among a wider network of stakeholders and grantees throughout the United Kingdom.

The postholder will work as a key member of this growing and vibrant department of around 25 people. The role is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and is a fixed-term appointment until 31 December 2027, subject to extension if further funding is available.

Within the beautiful surroundings of Kew, a 10-minute walk from the Underground and Overground stations, The National Archives boasts a collegial working environment and an excellent Civil Service benefits package. This includes flexible working, an on-site gym, and an opportunity to join the Civil Service Alpha Pension Scheme. Putting you at the forefront of our organisation, we are committed to supporting professional development and training for all of our colleagues.

This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.

A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. 

For full details and to apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button on this page.