Collection Registrar

Nationalmuseums; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural institution seeks a Collection Registrar to manage acquisitions and long loans across their London sites and Wiltshire. You will coordinate and document the movement of artworks, ensuring their care and compliance with museum standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in registrar roles, solid project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively under pressure. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £39,553.

Qualifications

• Significant experience of registrar work with a museum collection.
• Knowledge of customs and insurance processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and document the movement and acquisition of artworks.
• Prioritise care of artworks during acquisitions and long loans.

Skills

Registrar work experience

Project management skills

Communication skills

Job description

Details

Location: Based across our London sites and Wiltshire

Category: Curatorial

Salary: £39,553

Contract type: Contract Permanent

Hours: Full time

Telephone: [phone]

Collection Registrar

As Collection Registrar (Acquisitions and Long Loans) you will be part of the Collection Management team and involved in the acquisitions and long loans process. You will spend varied days co-ordinating and documenting the movement and acquisition of art works from our collections, prioritising their care.

To be successful in this role you will have significant experience of registrar work with a museum collection, including working to national and international museum standards for transportation, packing, handling and environmental requirements. You will have a good knowledge of customs and insurance processes and procedures. You will also need to display project management, organisation and planning skills.

With a flexible approach and the ability to work well under pressure you will be able to meet deadlines whilst retaining excellent attention to detail. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills will also mean that you communicate diplomatically and effectively at all levels, both internally and with external contacts.

National Museum Directors' Council, National Museums Liverpool, World Museum, WilliamBrown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN