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Lead Design and Creativity at the World-Class V&A Museum as the Director of Design, Estate and Public Programme
Overview
Salary £120000
Location Cromwell Road, London
Nomad Friendly? In-person- London United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
The Victoria and Albert Museum, the world-renowned institution of art, design, and performance, is looking for a Director of Design, Estate and Public Programme to guide its dynamic and diverse team. This role is pivotal in shaping the visitor experience by integrating innovative design and sustainable practices across the V&A's multiple sites, ensuring the museum continues to inspire creativity on a global scale.
Role Summary:
- Lead a multidisciplinary team across Estate, Projects, Design, Exhibitions, and Sustainability departments.
- Collaborate with top-tier architects, designers, and consultants to achieve imaginative and high-quality physical interventions.
- Strategically direct the planning, development, and execution of design and building initiatives.
Role Requirements:
- Exceptional leadership skills with a design background.
- Proven ability to manage complex programs.
- Strategic vision for design and implementation in a cultural institution.
Application Process Details:
- Provide an updated CV and a supporting statement by Tuesday 9th April 2024 at 9:00am.
- Email documents to rebecca.rampat@mcleanpublic.com.
- For confidential discussions, contact Jonathan Swain at 07733 304094 or Rebecca Rampat at 07957 730837.
The Role The internationally renowned and iconic V&A is evolving into a family of museums dedicated to the power of creativity. Our mission is to champion design and creativity in all its forms, for everyone, to advance cultural knowledge and inspire makers, creators, and innovators everywhere.
The Director of Design, Estate and Public Programme leads a large multi-disciplinary team comprising the Estate, Projects, Design, Exhibitions and Sustainability departments, to deliver an outstanding and unique visitor experience across all of our sites, and connecting audiences with a world inspired by creativity.
Working with the best established and emerging architects, designers, engineers and expert consultants, you will ensure that all of the V&A’s physical interventions are ambitious, imaginative and of the highest design quality.
We are seeking an inspirational leader who combines a design sensibility with the ability to deliver complex programmes; someone who will set a high bar for strategic leadership in the planning, development and implementation of all design and building led initiatives.
How to apply: To apply, please provide an up-to-date CV with a supporting statement of your credentials and suitability for the role by Tuesday 9th April 2024 at 9:00am. These can be emailed through to [email removed - click apply for more details]
Applications should include: CV Supporting Statement For a confidential conversation, please contact our retained advisors at McLean Public: Jonathan Swain on 07733 304094 or Rebecca Rampat on 07957 730837.
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.
Our mission is to be recognised as the world's leading museum of art, design and performance, and to enrich people's lives by promoting research, knowledge and enjoyment of the designed world to the widest possible audience.
We strive to make the V&A matter to more people and in that context we work to the following six strategic objectives: To create a world class visitor and learning experience across all V&A sites and collections. Focus and deepen the relevance of our collections to the UK creative and knowledge economy. Expand the V&A's international reach, reputation and impact. To operate with financial and organisational initiative and efficiency. Showcase the best of digital design and deliver an outstanding digital experience. Diversify and increase private and commercial funding sources.
The 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
ED&I at The V&A At the V&A, we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) for all and strive to go above and beyond public duty placed upon us by the Equality Act 2010. As such, we are delighted to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2. The V&A makes the following commitments to all applications: The Guaranteed Interview Scheme – 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.
