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Lead a pioneering volunteer programme at V&A East and shape community engagement in London's vibrant cultural scene.
Overview
Salary £33764 - £38000
Location Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London
Expires Expires at anytime
The Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) is a beacon of art, design, and performance, showcasing a vast collection that celebrates over 5,000 years of human creativity. This storied institution is not only a custodian of the UK's national collections but also a hub for fostering research and appreciation of the designed world. As we expand with V&A East, this is an unparalleled opportunity for a dynamic Volunteering Manager to join us during a transformative period.
- Develop and manage volunteering resources and activities across two sites.
- Facilitate audience engagement and interaction with the V&A's Collection.
- Work collaboratively to ensure volunteer satisfaction and community integration.
- Drive innovation and inclusivity within the volunteering programme.
- Residence in Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, or Waltham Forest is required.
- Prior experience in volunteer management and community engagement.
- A proactive, flexible approach to work.
- Strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
The Role We are seeking an ambitious and creative Volunteering Manager living in the London Boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets or Waltham Forest to pioneer a ground-breaking programme at V&A East. Responsible for developing and overseeing resources and activity across two sites, engaging audiences and facilitating interaction with our Collection. Collaborating across the organisation, you will prioritise volunteer satisfaction, community engagement and storytelling. Working closely with the V&A Volunteering Team, and with a flexible and proactive mindset, innovation and inclusivity will be key.
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.
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.
