Assistant Curator: Shape Radical Access & Emerging Art

Victoria and Albert Museum; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days of holiday + public holidays

5.5% employee pension contribution

Life assurance scheme

Family-friendly policies

Free entrance to many major museums

Discounts at major retailers

Job summary

A prestigious cultural institution in London is seeking a dynamic Assistant Curator to help realize its vision for V&A East. The successful candidate will join an ambitious curatorial team working to expand access to collections. Responsibilities include project management, collection research, and cross-departmental coordination. Candidates should have degree-level education or equivalent experience, strong knowledge of contemporary artistic practices, and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. This role offers 29 days of holiday and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Education to degree-level, preferably relevant to the job, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrable knowledge and interest in contemporary artistic practice and the V&A’s collections.
• Practical and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of collections and projects.
• Project management across curatorial activities.
• Research on collections for public engagement.

Skills

Contemporary artistic practice knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Written English proficiency

Project management

Manual dexterity

Education

Degree-level education in relevant field or equivalent experience

Job description

A prestigious cultural institution in London is seeking a dynamic Assistant Curator to help realize its vision for V&A East. The successful candidate will join an ambitious curatorial team working to expand access to collections. Responsibilities include project management, collection research, and cross-departmental coordination. Candidates should have degree-level education or equivalent experience, strong knowledge of contemporary artistic practices, and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. This role offers 29 days of holiday and a supportive work environment.