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Join the V&A, the world's leading museum of art and design, as a Project Administrator and contribute to our mission of promoting arts and culture worldwide
Overview
Salary
£29274
Location
Cromwell Road, London
Expires
Expires at anytime
Join the world-renowned Victoria & Albert Museum, a beacon of creativity and culture. The V&A houses historical artefacts and designs spanning more than 5000 years, reaching audiences worldwide. We focus on delivering an inspiring visitor and learning experience across all our collections and sites. We're also passionate about expanding our relevance in the UK's creative industry and extending our international reach
Role Summary:
- Provide key administrative and coordination support for ongoing projects, including new site openings in East London
- Ensure smooth operation of the office and all active projects
Role Requirements:
- Proven administrative skills and ability to manage multiple projects efficiently
- Prior experience in a similar role within a cultural, educational, or design-centred organization preferred
Application Process Details:
- Enjoy 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible work arrangements, and exhibition discounts
- Subsidised meals, 25% V&A shop discount, bicycle and rental deposit loans, free bike safety checks, and access to training opportunities provided
We proudly hold the Disability Confident Employer Level 2 status, providing guaranteed interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria and ensuring an accessible recruitment process.
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. We are committed to creating a world class visitor and learning experience across all V&A sites and collections, focusing on the relevance of our collections to the UK creative and knowledge economy, expanding our international reach, and operating with financial and organisational initiative and efficiency.
The role: We are looking for a Project Administrator to provide essential administrative and coordination support for the next phase of works at the V&A. This includes ensuring the smooth running of the office and all live projects, particularly as we open new sites in East London and develop our galleries and other public spaces.
Job requirements: The ideal candidate will have proven administrative skills and the ability to coordinate multiple projects efficiently. Experience in a similar role within a cultural, educational, or design-focused organization is preferred.
Benefits: The V&A offers a generous pension scheme, 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, discounted 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.
ED&I at The V&A: We are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2, committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We offer guaranteed interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria and provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
