Documentation Officer

Documentation Officer

Full-Time 28520 - 28520 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support users of the Collections Management System and manage data cleaning tasks.
  • Company: Join a prestigious institution with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
  • Benefits: Generous pension, flexible working, discounts, and professional development opportunities.
  • Other info: Work at iconic V&A sites and enjoy a vibrant team culture.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in a creative environment while developing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Strong attention to detail and experience with data management.

The predicted salary is between 28520 - 28520 £ per year.

This post is one of a team of three documentation officers who support the users of the Collections Management System by providing the first line of contact on the CMS Helpdesk and DAMS Enquiries. The postholder will support terminology work, which includes dealing with data cleaning and terminology control. The postholder will maintain tools to support these tasks and will produce regular reports for senior management as required, and support other collections accountability activities including audits. The postholder will be based at South Kensington but will be expected to work at other V&A sites as required.

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

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Disability Confident Employer scheme offers guaranteed interviews – interviewing applicants with a disability who successfully evidence the essential criteria on a person specification and consider them on their abilities. Providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Making reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process so disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job. Supporting employees and adjustments during employment. In some circumstances, such as when we receive a high volume of applications that meet the minimum criteria, we may not be able to guarantee an interview under the scheme. In these cases, we will interview only the highest‑scoring applicants, from both people with disabilities and people without a disability.

Documentation Officer employer: V&A Museum of Childhood

As a Documentation Officer at the V&A, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting the Collections Management System, all while enjoying a vibrant work culture in the heart of South Kensington, London. The V&A offers generous benefits including a robust pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and extensive professional development opportunities, making it an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a culturally rich environment.

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Contact Details:

V&A Museum of Childhood Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Documentation Officer

Data Cleaning
Terminology Control
Collections Management System (CMS)
Helpdesk Support
Report Generation
Auditing
Communication Skills