Role Profile
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Senior Officer - Historic Ships
Historic Ships (Heritage Directorate)
Head of Historic Ships
NMRN (HQ)
Date:
August 2015
NMRN Vision, Goal and Mission
Vision: to become the world’s most respected Naval Museum, underpinned by a spirit of enterprise and
adventure.
Goal: to promote public understanding of the Royal Navy and its constituent branches, past, present
and future.
Mission: to be a beacon of excellence in enabling people to learn, enjoy and engage with the story of
the Royal Navy and understand its impact in shaping the modern world.
Primary Job Purpose
To contribute in developing the work of the NMRN’s Historic Ships team, establishing the Museum as the
leading UK voice in the policy and practice of conserving naval ships.
To assist the work to research, conserve and maintain (as required by the stages of projects): HMS
Victory, HMS Trincomalee, HMS Caroline, HMS M.33 and HMS Alliance and other such historic ships.
To fulfill the role of HMS Victory Assistant Project Director.
To support the Head of Historic Ships to propose, manage and report on project expenditure to Trustees
of HMS Victory Preservation Company.
To provide expertise to affiliates on ship based projects.
To share the insights gained into the construction, history and use of our ships with audiences through
research, publication and re-interpretation.
Decision making authority and freedom to act
To assist in planning and implementing the work programmes relating to NMRN’s historic ships.
To advise contractors in execution of work to NMRN’s historic ships.
To lead cross directorate project team as required.
To contribute expertise to other project teams as required.
To raise the profile of the NMRN externally through research, publication and media work.
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Financial responsibility
Delegated authority within the Heritage Directorate (level TBC).
Challenge Budgets as delegated by Head of Historic Ships.
Information systems
Project and programme planning documentation: plans, programme, budgets and cash flow.
To oversee the reports of external professional teams.
People management
Motivates, inspires and influences others, providing effective leadership to support individuals and
teams to develop and reach their full potential.
To ensure appropriate oversight of the work of contractors.
Ability to work within and effectively contribute to a variety of teams.
Ability to coordinate, plan and chair meetings.
Communication and relationships
Works with colleagues in the Heritage, Resources, and Visitor Experience Directorates.
Attends and prepares papers for NMRN and HMSVPCO sub-committees, as required.
Maintains good external relationship with organisations within the sector: e.g. National Historic Ships,
Society of Nautical Research.
Maintain good relationships with externally commissioned professional team.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Subject
Mandatory
Knowledge Specialist knowledge of best practice in conservation and care for historic ships, buildings
or industrial heritage.
Knowledge of the different professional skills and services relevant to historic ships
which are available through commissioning.
Knowledge of the history, construction and use of a wide range of wooden and steel
vessels
Compliance with Health and Safety.
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Experience
Experience of practical implementation of others / own research work in ship/building
conservation projects.
Experience of implementing management and maintenance plan relating to historic
ships/buildings.
Experience of working with museum collections.
These are a guide to the contents of the main job and the skills and experience required. (This is not
intended to be a task list). It is inevitable that the job content may change over time, and post holders
are normally consulted about any significant changes. This information may be periodically reviewed,
revised and updated to reflect appropriate changes.
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