Retrievals Assistants (3x roles available)
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for up to 3 Retrievals Assistants to join our VARI, NAL and Archives Department.
The post holders will support the delivery of public services in the National Art Library and the Prints and Drawings Study Room.
They will principally work behind the scenes of the study facilities and will play an essential part in the delivery of the Department’s services to the public; responding to enquiries, retrieving material, preserving and re-storing library items and providing invigilation services as required in the National Art Library.
They will also undertake clerical and administrative tasks to support the delivery of services.
The following roles are available and there can be flexibility regarding the working hours and work pattern:
Role 1: 2 days a week (14.5 hours) Monday and Wednesday, Contract until 31 December 2023.
Role 2: 3 days a week (21.5 hours), Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Contract until 8 January 2025.
Role 3: 2 days a week (14.5 hours), Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, Permanent.
Please indicate on your application form your preferred role.
The closing date for applications is Monday 20 February 2023 at 23:59.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Culture & Entertainment
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Retrievals Assistants (3x roles available) roles across Victoria and Albert Museum's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Culture & Entertainment.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,686 - £23,550 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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