Victoria and Albert Museum Hiring for Curator of 17th and 18th Century Ceramics and Glass at South Kensington Full Time

We are seeking to appoint a Curator of 17th- and 18th-century Ceramics & Glass to join the Department of Decorative Art and Sculpture.

The post-holder will form part of the team responsible for the care, research, display, and interpretation of the collections of the Decorative Art and Sculpture Department. They will be responsible for the collections of 17th- and 18th-century ceramics and glass. The extensive British and continental European 18th-century pottery and porcelain collections are nationally pre-eminent and of international importance, and the post-holder will be expected to represent the Museum at the highest level and play an active role in the field of 18th-century studies and collecting, both nationally and internationally.

The successful candidate will have expertise in 18th-century design and decorative arts, and a demonstrable interest in ceramics and glass. They will have museum experience, including collections management and excellent organisational, interpersonal and writing skills as well as experience in research and publication. In addition, they will be comfortable working across collections, contributing to the V&A FuturePlan and exhibition projects, and cultivating and cementing good relations with external organisations and communities.

Please note that candidates who are invited for an interview may be asked for an example of the written/published work.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 9am 1st August 2022.

Interviews to be held during the second or third week of August.