Floor Assistant, V&A East Storehouse
Location
Stratford, East London
Hours
Full and Part Time positions available, with mainly 5, 4 or 3 days per week vacancies. Flexibility with availability may be considered for the right candidates.
Salary
£14.00 per hour
About the Role
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, communicative and reliable applicant to join the team of Front of House Assistants and help make V&A East’s vision a reality. V&A East Storehouse is a radical reimagining of the museum archive, making the V&A’s collections accessible through immersive interactive experiences. The building also houses the David Bowie Centre for Performing Arts. As a Front of House Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of visitor experience and safety across the building. You will embody the V&A’s core values to ensure visitors and diverse audiences feel welcome and engaged. Your role will be essential in shaping how V&A East establishes and continues to build its identity as a leading cultural hub. This position focuses on both visitor experience and daytime front of house security awareness. We provide excellent training and career-enhancing opportunities to equip you with valuable skills. We are looking for forward-thinking, proactive and solution-focused colleagues to join our team and contribute to the continued success of V&A East. We particularly encourage applications from individuals living in or with significant lived experience of the surrounding boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest to help build V&A East for and by the local communities.
Experience
Previous experience in visitor-facing roles or front of house positions is desirable but not essential. Enthusiasm and reliability are key.
About you
- Communicative and approachable with a passion for delivering excellent visitor experiences
- Proactive, forward-thinking and solution-focused
- Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently
- Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and security
- Interested in contributing to a cultural hub that serves diverse communities
Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required for this role. A positive attitude, willingness to learn and commitment to the role are essential.
Victoria and Albert Museum

£14/Hour
