Victoria and Albert Museum Hiring for Iran Heritage Foundation Curator for the Iranian Collections at South Kensington Full Time

The post holder will take responsibility for the development, care of, documentation and research, presentation, and interpretation of a part of V&A’s Collection, in this case, the Iranian holdings of the Asia Department. As such, the post holder will be expected to represent the Museum at the highest level and play an active role in the field of the art and culture of Iran, nationally and internationally.

As a member of the Asia Department, the post holder will also play a role in the wider work of the V&A, contributing to policy, projects and public programmes, supporting fundraising and income generation, and supporting senior colleagues in the running of the Department, including by creating a positive environment, encouraging collaboration across the museum, supporting change, leading and managing Assistant Curators and sharing knowledge, expertise and best practice to help them develop and perform. The post holder will also play a role in the community of practice of sculpture, metalwork, ceramics and glass Senior Curators, Curators and Assistant Curators that will span the four curatorial teams.

For more information please see the job description attached above.

Interviews will likely take place on 3 May 2022