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Join the V&A's dynamic team as a Front of House Assistant at the vibrant Young V&A and shape the museum experience for young audiences
Overview
Salary £23265
Location Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green, London
Nomad Friendly? In-person- London United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation summary - The V&A stands as a titan in the art and design world, boasting an extraordinary collection that spans 5,000 years of human creativity. As the world's leading museum of its kind, it offers unparalleled resources for the study of visual arts and is dedicated to innovation, education, and inspiration.
- Role Summary
- Provide a welcoming and engaging visitor experience at Young V&A.
- Work across various functions including welcome, retail, galleries, and events.
- Support the museum's commercial offers and ensure visitor satisfaction.
- Role Requirements
- Passion for art, design, and working with young audiences.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a team and adapt to a dynamic environment.
- Commitment to the V&A's mission and values.
- Application Process Details
- Application deadline: Sunday, 14th April 2024.
- Interview dates: Week commencing 15th April and 22nd April 2024.
- Attend an information session on Wednesday, 27th March, from 13:00 – 16:00 to learn more about the role and Young V&A's aims.
Joining the V&A team comes with a range of benefits, including a generous pension scheme, 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a flexible working environment, free access to V&A exhibitions, and much more. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact, foster community connections, and develop a diverse skill set, apply now to become a part of our welcoming front of house team at the Young V&A.
The Organisation - 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.
The Role - Front of House Assistant Young V&A opened in Summer 2023 in Bethnal Green, London. This was a transformation of the former V&A Museum of Childhood into a completely reimagined museum, designed with and for young people. The Front of House Assistants at Young V&A play a pivotal part in providing an exceptional, hands on, and joyful visitor experience. Front of House Assistants work across all front of house functions including welcome, retail, galleries, membership, exhibitions, events, and the learning studio check in. They are responsible for delivering an excellent visitor experience, highlighting our commercial offers, and making sure every visitor feels welcome and engaged with the Young V&A.
Job Requirements Applications deadline – Sunday 14th April 2024 Interview dates – weeks commencing Monday 15th April and Monday 22nd April 2024
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
Application Details For those that want to get involved in bringing the museum to life for our young audiences, make connections with the community and build a range of transferable skills from creativity to leadership, join us on Wednesday 27th March between 13:00 – 16:00 to find out more about Young V&A and its aims.
