Director of Collections

Job title: Director of Collections
Location: Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington SW7 2RL
Salary: Circa £100,000 Per Annum
Benefits: Group Personal Pension, Life Assurance Scheme, and other great benefits
Attachment: DirectorofCollections.pdf

We are seeking to appoint a Director of Collections, who will play a significant role in the delivery of the V&A strategy to ensure our collections and knowledge are at the very centre of our work. You will be leading all aspects of curatorial and research activities across the Museum, developing a clear vision for the division from day-to-day operations and decision- making, to helping to define and build on the key areas of strength and expertise that can contribute to extending access to the widest possible audience.

Over the next 5 years we are planning a major expansion of our physical and digital, using the lens of design to make our collections increasingly accessible and relevant. We have significant plans to expand and deliver our education vision, building on our existing successful programmes to become a force in design education. We plan to extend the geographical reach of the V&A and play a leadership and opinion-forming role in the fields of formal education and museum and gallery interpretation.

To be a success in this role you will be an inspirational leader with a clear vision and strong management skills that enhance and develop a high performing team. Intellectually curious, you will have extensive experience at a senior level within a museum or related institution with a strong track record of scholarly achievement.

Closing date for applications is midnight on 08 October 2017 Interviews to be held on the week commencing 16 October 2017

We welcome candidates to submit any supporting documents alongside their online application. To upload any supporting documents, please wait for notification on the recruitment website after you have submitted your application.

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To apply and for a full job description, please visit the V&A recruitment webpage and apply online: https://www.vam.ac.uk/info/jobs