Curator of Dance

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. We are recognized as the UK's National Collection of Performing Arts and strive 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 to appoint a permanent Curator of Dance (0.8 FTE). The successful candidate will be part of the team responsible for the care, research, display, and interpretation of the Theatre and Performance Collections. This role requires a strong interest in contemporary dance and a solid understanding of the history of dance in the UK, particularly with knowledge of tutus and Ballets Russes. The postholder will represent the museum at the highest level and play an active role in the field of theatre and performance both nationally and internationally.

Job Requirements: Candidates must demonstrate informed knowledge of dance forms, companies, and their historical significance. They should also contribute to policy, support fundraising/income generation, and assist in the running of the Department of Performance, Furniture, Textiles and Fashion.

Benefits: The V&A offers a generous pension scheme, 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, subsidized staff canteen, 25% discount in V&A shops, and free tickets to V&A exhibitions. Additional benefits include a bicycle loan, interest-free season ticket and rental deposit loans, and a range of training and professional development opportunities.

Applications Details: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by emailing their CV and cover letter to [email removed - click apply for more details]. We are looking for the successful candidate to join us from Summer 2026.