At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct groundbreaking research on women designers and share findings through publications and events.
- Company: Join the V&A, the world's leading museum of art and design.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous pension, flexible working, and discounts at V&A shops.
- Other info: Be part of a vibrant research community with excellent development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by exploring women's contributions to design history.
- Qualifications: Research experience and a passion for women's history in design.
The predicted salary is between 36555 - 39000 £ per year.
Salary £36,555 - £39,000
Location: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London
Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term Contract.
Position will close in 6 days at 23:59 BST.
Role: This role offers an exciting opportunity to undertake new research into the archives of women designers in the Archive of Art and Design (AAD), and to share that research through publication and/or programming across the V&A family of sites.
Responsibilities:
- Develop an independent research project focused on a theme relating to women practitioners in the 20th century.
- Be based at V&A East Storehouse, working alongside the wider Archives team.
- Embed within the vibrant research community of the V&A Research Institute across sites.
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 UK’s 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.
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 & Inclusion: We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all and strive to go above and beyond. We are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2. The Disability Confident Employer scheme offers guaranteed interviews for applicants with a disability who meet essential criteria. Providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Making reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Supporting employees and adjustments during employment.
Please note: In high‑volume scenarios, we may not guarantee an interview under the scheme and will interview only the highest‑scoring applicants from both people with and without disabilities.
Research Fellow, Women in Design in London employer: V&A Museum of Childhood
The V&A is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the iconic Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, London. With a strong commitment to employee growth through extensive training opportunities and a focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion, staff members are encouraged to thrive both personally and professionally. Enjoy generous benefits such as a competitive pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, and access to exclusive exhibitions, making it a truly rewarding place to work for those passionate about art and design.
Contact Details:
V&A Museum of Childhood Recruitment Team
