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Senior Exhibitions Manager

Victoria and Albert Museum

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Posted over 30 days ago...

Join the world's leading museum of art and design, V&A, as a Senior Exhibitions Manager and contribute to a successful, diverse and exciting exhibition programme.

Overview

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£43346 - £45180

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Cromwell Road, London

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Expires at anytime

Organisation summary

The V&A is a revered institution in the world of art and design with a mission of enriching lives by stimulating knowledge and enjoyment of the designed world. With over 2.8 million objects, books, and archives, it aims to make art, design, and performance relevant and accessible to everyone. Working at the V&A offers a unique opportunity to contribute to their ambitious goals and diverse range of activities.

Role Summary

  • Manage and develop an experienced Exhibitions team
  • Oversee various temporary and touring exhibitions and commissions
  • Collaborate with global institutions and individuals
  • Assist in departmental and museum-wide planning

Role Requirements

  • Experience in managing exhibition projects
  • Solid leadership skills to guide and motivate the team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Benefits

  • Generous pension scheme and holiday allowance
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Discounts in V&A shops and subsidized meals
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Support for travel and accommodation

ED&I at The V&A

The V&A is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and is a Disability Confident Employer Level 2. The museum ensures an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and supports employees with necessary adjustments.

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 experienced Senior Exhibitions Manager for a 12 month fixed term contract, to be based within the Exhibitions Department. This is an excellent opportunity to join the V&A's lively and fast paced Exhibitions team, contributing to a successful, diverse and exciting programme of V&A London sites and touring exhibitions. Working with a wide range of institutions and individuals from all over the world and the UK, you will oversee the delivery of a number of V&A temporary and touring exhibitions and commissions from early stage to completion. You will lead, manage and develop Exhibitions Managers, Registrars and Exhibitions Assistants with responsibility for the day to day running of projects, providing support and guidance on all elements of exhibition co-ordination. You will also assist with broader departmental and museum-wide planning and contribute to the wider management of the Exhibitions team.

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.

ED&I at The V&A: At the V&A, we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) for all and strive to go above and beyond public duty placed upon us by the Equality Act 2010. As such, we are delighted to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2. The V&A makes the following commitments to all applications: The Disability Confident Employer scheme offers guaranteed interviews – Interviewing applicants with a disability who successfully evidence the essential criteria on a person specification and consider them on their abilities; Providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process; Making reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process so disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job; Supporting employees and adjustments during employment.

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