London
What we’re looking for
An effective Print Manager with proven experience running print and installation within a commercial printer or equivalent environment to lead the in-house print team, delivering display graphics, finishing and installation at our four London museum venues.
The ideal person will be someone who can both manage the overall running of the print service, book and plan the team print and install schedule; provide advice and options for print production and install to designers; ensure exacting standards of quality and finish; improve environmental standards. This person will balance time between running the print team and liaising with clients alongside day-to-day work printing and installing with the small team.
We are looking for someone who can
• champion and provide expert advice in print across the museum to achieve excellence
• lead across planning, resourcing
• foster a culture of creativity, collaboration and professional growth
• directly manage and develop team members
Essential to the role
1. Extensive proven experience running an environmental print service/team gained in a commercial printers or similar environment
2. Experience managing job traffic and bookings for both print and install.
3. Experience managing production and client schedules across multiple complex projects simultaneously to optimise machine use, booking installs and manage conflicting deadlines.
4. Excellent knowledge of RIP print set-ups, large format latex printers and other print equipment
5. Working knowledge of a range of print production and finishing – HP latex, vinyl cutter, laser essential with dry transfer, screen and DTM.
6. Extensive experience of finish and install in a comprehensive range of media and locations/environments (interior and exterior)
7. Experience leading a small team and with track record of having foster an environment of teamwork, and continuous improve systems and processes for print production and management
8. Experience of procurement of print equipment and supplies, experience of managing print equipment supply, repair and maintenance
9. Decent working knowledge of latest version of Adobe CC – in particular InDesign
Desirable for the role
1. Experience in the museum or cultural sector
2. Setting up and improving internal systems for teams.
3. Evidence of research and development of new methods of production
4. Experience using laser cutters or flatbed cutters desirable
Apply
To apply please complete the online application and include a URL/download link with example visuals of your previous projects within the statement section of the application. The project examples should include a selected range of relevant work that demonstrates skills for the role. This should be a non-expiring link using any well-known file-sharing service/platform.
Application Deadline: Mon 6 April 2026
Interviews: w/c 13 April 2026
The V&A
The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects, books and archives that span over 5,000 years of human creativity. The museum holds many of the UK’s national collections and houses some of the greatest resources for the study of architecture, furniture, fashion, textiles, photography, sculpture, painting, jewellery, glass, ceramics, book arts, Asian art and design, theatre and performance.
Our mission is to be recognised as the world’s leading museum of art, design and performance, and to enrich people’s lives by promoting research, knowledge and enjoyment of the designed world to the widest possible audience. We strive to make the V&A matter to more people and in that context we work to the following six strategic objectives:
- 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.
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
Interest-free season ticket
Interest-free rental deposit loan
Free safety checks and small repairs to your bike with Doctor Bike
Wide range of training and professional development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff diversity networks
ED&I at The V&A
At the V&A, we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) for all and strive to go above and beyond public duty placed upon us by the Equality Act 2010. As such, we are delighted to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2. The V&A makes the following commitments to all applications:
- The Disability Confident Employer scheme offers guaranteed interviews – Interviewing applicants with a disability who successfully evidence the essential criteria on a person specification and consider them on their abilities;
- Providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
- Making reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process so disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate that they can do the job.
- Supporting employees and adjustments during employment.
Job Descriptions are currently uploaded as PDF’s, if for any reason you require the documents in Word Format, please email careers@vam.ac.uk with your request.