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Join the world's leading museum of art and design, the V&A, as a Retrievals Assistant to promote the designed world and enhance visitor experiences.
Overview
Salary
£25927
Location
Cromwell Road, London
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The V&A is the world's leading art and design museum with a noble mission to enrich lives through the promotion of the designed world. Housing over 2.8 million objects spanning 5,000 years of human creativity, the V&A is focused on creating an unforgettable visitor experience and expanding its international reach while diversifying its funding sources.
Role Summary
- Deliver public services for the National Art Library and the Prints and Drawings study room
- Respond to enquiries and retrieve materials
- Preserve library items and provide invigilation services
- Handle administrative tasks and offer flexible scheduling
Role Requirements
- Ability to handle administrative responsibilities
- Focus on customer service and multi-tasking skills
Application Process Details
- Apply through the V&A website
- We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion and have a Disability Confident Employer Level 2 status, offering an accessible recruitment process
The V&A is the world's leading museum of art and design, with a mission to enrich people's lives by promoting the designed world. We house a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects that span 5,000 years of human creativity. Our strategic objectives include creating a world-class visitor experience, expanding our international reach, and diversifying funding sources.
The Role: We are seeking Retrievals Assistants to join our team, supporting the delivery of public services at the National Art Library and the Prints and Drawings study room. This role involves responding to enquiries, retrieving materials, preserving library items, and providing invigilation services. Administrative tasks are also part of the duties. Two positions are available, one for 2 days a week and another for 3 days a week, with flexibility in scheduling.
Job Requirements: The role requires individuals who can handle clerical and administrative responsibilities efficiently behind the scenes. A focus on customer service and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively is essential.
Benefits: Employees enjoy a generous pension scheme, 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, discounted tickets to V&A exhibitions, a subsidized staff canteen, and a 25% discount in V&A shops. Additional benefits include a bicycle loan, interest-free loans for season tickets and rental deposits, and access to professional development opportunities.
Applications: Interested candidates should apply through our website. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2, offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
