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Join the V&A, the world's leading museum of art and design, as a Curatorial Programme Assistant to shape and deliver transformative museum experiences.
Overview
Salary
£28520 - £32952
Location
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
The V&A stands as the world's premier museum of art and design, hosting a vast collection that chronicles over 5,000 years of human creativity. It is an exciting time to join as we strive to reaffirm our global renown and broaden public engagement in the enriching world of art, design, and performance.
Role Summary
- Work closely with the Contemporary Programme Curator to shape and deliver live events, performances, and public programmes.
- Engage directly with artists and provide valuable support for ambitious live events in the galleries.
- Gain hands-on experience in contemporary curatorial practice in an engaging and variable role.
Role Requirements
- Applicants from diverse backgrounds are greatly encouraged, especially those having strong connections to Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest.
- Whilst a museum background is not essential, curiosity and the ability to collaborate are key alongside transferable skills.
Application Process Details
- The V&A provides an attractive package of benefits such as generous pension scheme, 29 days plus bank holidays leave, flexible working hours, tickets to V&A exhibitions, a subsidised staff canteen, a 25% discount in V&A shops.
- Additional offerings include bicycle loan, interest-free season ticket and rental deposit loans, free bike safety checks and repairs, and a wide range of training and professional development opportunities.
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. 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.
The Role: We are seeking a Curatorial Programme Assistant to join V&A East at a pivotal moment. You will work closely with the Contemporary Programme Curator to shape and deliver live events, performances, and public programmes across V&A East Storehouse and the future V&A East Museum. This role involves working directly with artists and supporting ambitious live events in the galleries, providing hands-on experience at the heart of contemporary curatorial practice. This is a varied and developmental role ideal for someone excited by contemporary art, design, and performance, and interested in how live programming can transform museum experiences.
Job Requirements: We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with strong connections to Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets, and Waltham Forest. You do not need a conventional museum background but should have transferable skills, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit.
Benefits: The V&A offers a generous pension scheme, 29 days plus bank holidays, flexible working, tickets to V&A exhibitions, a subsidised staff canteen, and a 25% discount in V&A shops. Additional benefits include a bicycle loan, interest-free season ticket and rental deposit loans, free bike safety checks and repairs, and a wide range of training and professional development opportunities.
