14-18 Project Team
MILITARY HISTORIAN
Job Description
Job Band
(eventually Global Grade)
Reporting to
Employees
reporting to role
Financial
Responsibilities
Purpose of Job
14-18 Project Manager
Historical Research Assistant
To provide verbal and written input to the Commission’s activities which require a
historical dimension: information panels, website content internal communications.
To represent the Commission on key stakeholder planning groups.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
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Provide the written historical content to the support the Commission’s information panel programme
To represent the Commission on various key stakeholder groups (primarily DCMS)
To liaise with the Communications team to ensure that there is good content on military history on
the website and internet
To contribute to the internal communications process which will keep staff informed throughout the
14-18 centenary (WW1) and 70th anniversary (WW2) activities
Key contacts and relationships
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Develops and maintains a network with the Academic community for research purposes
Liaises with and develops client relationships with Areas
Acts as a resource for the wider Commission workforce to liaise with for information and support with
historical queries
Works as an integrated team member of the 14-18 team
Member of key DCMS working groups for centenary planning
Knowledge & qualifications/experience required
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Military Historian with extensive knowledge of both World Wars and the many fronts associated with
them
PhD
Committed to continual professional development
Must be willing and able to travel to carry out on-site work at any Commission site in the UK or
overseas (hold a valid UK driving licence, and a current passport)
Able to work flexible hours upon request
Knowledge base and contacts to investigate a range of sources quickly and effectively
Competencies & Key Skills (functional/technical)
 Communication – written and oral skills in order to communicate the results of research for different
audience requirements
 Service Delivery
 Application of Expertise
 Well-developed research skills
 Organisation and Prioritisation – able to work on a tight timetable and meet deadlines
Date of Preparation
May 2013
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