At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a project team to improve collections storage and documentation at the V&A.
- Company: The V&A, a leading museum with a rich history and innovative projects.
- Benefits: 29 days holiday, generous pension contributions, life assurance, and discounts at major retailers.
- Other info: Flexible working across sites with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on museum collections while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with museum collections, object handling, and digital asset management systems.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
The V&A is undertaking a two-year project to review our stored collections. This includes improving collections documentation, care, and accountability, reorganisation of offsite and onsite storage, and the review of long‑term loans. We are recruiting a fixed‑term Collections Storage Officer role, until the 31 March 2028, to form part of a small project team who are undertaking this work, working alongside specialist teams from across the V&A.
What will you be doing? You will carry out collections storage‑related activities across multiple V&A London sites and offsite stores. This will include supervising and working alongside external contractors to undertake object movement and transport as part of storage reorganisation work. You will undertake object handling and packing, ensuring objects are packed and stored in accordance with collections care standards, and oversee object location control and accountability.
We are looking for someone with experience of practical work with a museum collection or archive, including object handling, and experience of using a collections management system or digital asset management systems. You will need the ability to lift and carry and be comfortable working at height and in a museum stores environment. Significant interpersonal skills, flexibility to work across sites and travel to offsite stores, and the ability to manage and prioritise multiple tasks are very important for this role.
What’s in it for you?
- 29 days of holiday + public holidays each year
- 5.5% employee pension contribution, 10% employer pension contribution (post‑probation)
- Life assurance scheme (to value of 4x annual salary)
- Family‑friendly policies e.g. enhanced maternity + paid carers leave
- Free sanitary products for all employees across our sites
- Free entrance to many major museums and exhibitions
- Benefits platform offering discounts at major retailers
- Many more
Collections Storage Officer in London employer: Victoria and Albert Museum
The V&A is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the preservation and care of invaluable collections in a dynamic museum environment. With a strong commitment to employee well-being, we provide generous benefits including 29 days of holiday, substantial pension contributions, and family-friendly policies, all within a collaborative and supportive work culture that encourages professional growth and development. Join us in London, where you can engage with a diverse team and enjoy access to major exhibitions and museums, making your work both meaningful and rewarding.
Contact Details:
Victoria and Albert Museum Recruitment Team
