At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and support the management of V&A's collections across multiple sites.
- Company: Join the prestigious V&A, a leader in art and design.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic museum environment with growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborate with passionate teams and engage with diverse colleagues.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of preserving culture and making art accessible to all.
- Qualifications: Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written communication are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
The mission of the Collections Care and Access division is to manage, preserve, and provide access to the V&A’s collection in both physical and digital format, working across multiple V&A sites, at South Kensington, Bethnal Green and in Stratford, and at offsite storage locations in and outside London. The division is made up of the following departments: Conservation, Technical Services, Collections Management, Photography and Digitisation and Collections Access.
Our specialist teams bring excellence and innovation to the long-term care and management of the V&A’s collections, supporting access to the collections, the V&A’s public programmes of exhibition, loan and display, and research initiatives.
The role of Collections Care and Access Coordinator sits at the heart of the division, providing efficient and effective central coordination and administrative support, and acting as PA for the Director of Collections Care and Access. This is an active and committed team, working across a wide range of museum activities and sites, and you will be proactive in responding to the needs of the Division, ensuring excellent communication with colleagues internally and externally.
We are looking for someone with significant interpersonal skills, discretion with confidential matters at all times, and excellent written communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with a wide range of colleagues of varying levels of seniority and international external contacts.
Collections Care and Access Coordinator employer: Victoria & Albert Museum
The Victoria & Albert Museum is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that values creativity and collaboration. As a Collections Care & Access Coordinator, you will benefit from professional development opportunities and the chance to work in a prestigious institution located in the heart of London, surrounded by a diverse community passionate about art and design.
