Salary
£33,764 – £39,391 per annum
Location
Cromwell Road, London
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract, Full-Time
Application Deadline
Closes in 19 days at 23:59 BST
Role Overview
The position of Curator for Ceramics and Glass 1800 – 1900 (Maternity Cover) in the Decorative Art and Sculpture Department involves managing, researching, displaying, and interpreting 19th-century ceramics and glass collections. The British and continental European ceramics and glass collections from this period are of national and international significance. The curator is expected to represent the museum at a high level and actively contribute to the field of 19th-century studies and collecting.
Key Responsibilities
- Care for, research, and interpret 19th-century ceramics and glass collections.
- Represent the museum in the field of 19th-century studies and collecting.
- Participate in the V&A FuturePlan and exhibition projects.
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with external organizations and communities.
Candidate Requirements
- Strong knowledge of 19th-century ceramics and glass, with expertise in ceramics, glass, and/or 19th-century design and decorative arts.
- Extensive museum experience, including collections management.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills.
- Experience in research and publication.
- Ability to work across collections and contribute to various museum projects.
Interview Dates
Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 23 September 2024.
About the V&A
The Victoria and Albert Museum (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. These collections span over 5,000 years of human creativity. The museum holds many of the UK’s national collections and offers invaluable resources for the study of various forms of art and design, including architecture, fashion, sculpture, photography, and more.
Strategic Objectives
- Provide a world-class visitor and learning experience.
- Deepen the relevance of the collections to the UK’s creative and knowledge economy.
- Expand the V&A’s international reach and impact.
- Operate with financial and organizational efficiency.
- Showcase digital design excellence and deliver an outstanding digital experience.
- Diversify and increase private and commercial funding sources.
