The V&A
The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects, books and archives that span over 5,000 years of human creativity. The museum holds many of the UKs national collections and houses some of the greatest resources for the study of architecture, furniture, fashion, textiles, photography, sculpture, painting, jewellery, glass, ceramics, book arts, Asian art and design, theatre and performance.
Our Mission Is To Be Recognised As The Worlds Leading Museum Of Art, Design And Performance, And To Enrich Peoples Lives By Promoting Research, Knowledge And Enjoyment Of The Designed World To The Widest Possible Audience. We Strive To Make The V&A Matter To More People And In That Context We Work To The Following Six Strategic Objectives:
* To create a world class visitor and learning experience across all V&A sites and collections.
* Focus and deepen the relevance of our collections to the UK creative and knowledge economy.
* Expand the V&As international reach, reputation and impact.
* To operate with financial and organisational initiative and efficiency.
* Showcase the best of digital design and deliver an outstanding digital experience.
* Diversify and increase private and commercial funding sources.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Exhibitions Manager for a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to be based within the Exhibitions Department. This is an excellent opportunity to join the V&As lively and fast‑paced Exhibitions team, contributing to a successful, diverse and exciting programme of V&A London sites and touring exhibitions. Working with a wide range of institutions and individuals from all over the world and the UK, you will oversee the delivery of a number of V&A temporary and touring exhibitions and commissions from early stage to completion.
Responsibilities
* Lead, manage and develop Exhibitions Managers, Registrars and Exhibitions Assistants with responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of projects.
* Provide support and guidance on all elements of exhibition coordination.
* Assist with broader departmental and museum‑wide planning.
* Contribute to the wider management of the Exhibitions team.
Contract Details
Fixed‑term contract, full time, lasting 12 months. The vacancy will close in 16 days at 23:59 BST.
Salary & Location
Salary: £43,346 – £45,180 per annum.
Location: Cromwell Road, London.
Benefits
* Generous pension scheme
* 29 days plus bank holidays
* Flexible working
* Tickets to V&A exhibitions
* Subsidised staff canteen
* 25% discount in V&A shops
* Give as you earn scheme
* Bicycle loan
* Interest‑free season ticket
* Interest‑free rental deposit loan
* Free safety checks and small repairs to your bike with Doctor Bike
* Wide range of training and professional development opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff diversity networks
ED&I at The V&A
At The V&A, we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all and strive to go above and beyond the public duty placed upon us by the Equality Act 2010. We are a Disability Confident Employer Level‑2.
* The Disability Confident Employer scheme offers guaranteed interviews for qualified candidates with a disability.
* Providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
* Making reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable disabled applicants to demonstrate their suitability for the role.
* Supporting employees and adjustments during employment.
All applicants are invited to apply regardless of disability. We may prioritize highest‑scoring applicants where the number of suitable applications is high.
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