Loans Assistant

This is a varied role where you will get involved in all aspects of the loans process. You will assist with the management and delivery of the V&A’s long-term loan programmes, process selected short-term loans out to temporary exhibitions in the UK and abroad as well as providing excellent administrative support to the whole team.

You will have experience working with collections and be able to follow procedures and museum standards for collections management. Good organisational skills and attention to detail are key to succeeding in this role, alongside a positive attitude and ability to remain calm under pressure. Previous experience of working in a museum or gallery environment, or undertaking lending or borrowing activities will be an advantage.

This is a great opportunity to join the V&A’s dynamic Loans team and contribute to the promotion of excellent standards of Collections Management practice within the Museum.

This is a fixed term role for a period of up to 12 months commencing in March 2026.

Closing date for applications is 18 January 2026 with interviews expected to take place during the week commencing 2 February 2026.