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Lead Capital Programmes in a world-renowned museum undergoing exciting expansion and refurbishment.
Overview
Salary £80000
Location Cromwell Road, London
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary
The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art and design. Housing over 2.8 million objects that span 5,000 years of human creativity, it holds many of the UK's national collections. The museum is on a mission to be recognized globally for promoting research, knowledge and enjoyment of the designed world.
Role Summary
- The Head of Capital Programmes will set the vision for the next phase of FuturePlan, the V&A’s programme of renewal and refurbishment.
- The role involves working closely with the Director of Design, Estate and Capital Programmes.
Role Requirements
- An understanding and passion for the V&A’s mission and strategic objectives is essential.
- Experience of leading capital programmes, and engagement with design and architecture is expected.
Application Process Details
- Along with a competitive salary, V&A offers a series of benefits including flexible working, pension scheme, staff discounts, training and professional development opportunities.
The Role It could not be a more exciting time to join the V&A. As well as the opening of two new sites in East London, we have big plans to develop our galleries and other public spaces in our iconic historic buildings. The Head of Capital Programme will work closely with the Director of Design, Estate and Capital Programmes, setting the vision for the next phase of FuturePlan, the V&A’s programme of renewal and refurbishment.
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.
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
