Volunteering Project Lead

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Discounts & tickets

Salary £30,000 - £33,000

Location Cromwell Road, London

This is a Fixed Term Contract, Full Time vacancy that will close in 17 days at 23:59 BST.

The Role

This is an exciting fixed term opportunity for an experienced volunteering professional and/or project coordinator to lead the implementation of high-profile initiatives, building experience in project management, volunteer engagement, operational planning and programme development within a world-leading museum.
The Volunteering Project Lead will lead the planning, co-ordination and delivery of innovative volunteering projects at V&A South Kensington between October 2026 and January 2027.
They will be responsible for developing, trialling and evaluating new volunteering initiatives focused on enhancing visitor experience. The role will establish operational procedures and ensure volunteering initiatives are successfully delivered embedded within agreed timelines.
The role will lead on the recruitment, onboarding and training of volunteers, as well as developing operational frameworks and resources to support the effective delivery of volunteer-led activities.
Applications close 23:59 31st August 2026.

The V&A

• To create a world class visitor and learning experience across all V&A sites and collections.
• Focus and deepen the relevance of our collections to the UK creative and knowledge economy.
• Expand the V&A's international reach, reputation and impact.
• To operate with financial and organisational initiative and efficiency.
• Showcase the best of digital design and deliver an outstanding digital experience.
• Diversify and increase private and commercial funding sources.

The Benefits

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

29 days plus bank holidays

Flexible working​

Tickets to V&A exhibitions

Subsidised staff canteen

25% discount in V&A shops

Give as you earn scheme

Bicycle loan

ED&I at The V&A

• Providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
• Supporting employees and adjustments during employment.

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