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Join the V&A, the world's leading museum of art and design, and influence creative education in the early years sector as a Creative Start Project Manager.
Overview
Salary
£21484 - £35561
Location
Bethnal Green, London, UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
As the world's leading museum of art and design, the V&A strives to make art, design and performance matter to more people by continually enhancing our visitor experiences, deepening the relevance of our collections, and expanding our international reach. We are known for promoting research, knowledge and enjoyment of the designed world, making this a truly captivating organisation to be a part of.
Role Summary
- Manage educational projects with a focus on early years sector.
- Support outreach, multi-organisation collaboration, and family engagement initiatives.
- Work with Young V&A and partners across Thames Gateway to deliver activities that foster creative confidence and support new learning opportunities.
Role Requirements
- Experience in educational project management, with a strong emphasis on early years.
- Extensive background in outreach and family engagement.
- A passion for creative and cultural learning is a must.
Application Process Details
- Generous benefits package including pension, flexible working, tickets to V&A exhibitions, and discounts.
- Access to a range of training and professional development opportunities.
- Support through an Employee Assistance Programme and staff diversity networks.
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 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.
The Role We are seeking an educational project manager with an understanding of the early years sector and a passion for creative and cultural learning. With experience in supporting outreach, multi-organisation collaboration and family engagement, the Creative Start Project Manager will work with Young V&A and partners across the Thames Gateway region, to deliver activity that will build creative confidence and support new learning opportunities for very young children and their parents/carers.
Job Requirements The ideal candidate should have experience in educational project management, particularly in the early years sector, and a strong background in outreach and family engagement. A passion for creative and cultural learning is essential.
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
