Assistant Collections Registrar – ARTIST ROOMS
Institution: Tate Modern / National Galleries of Scotland
Deadline: 21 September 2025
Location: London, UK (Tate Modern, Bankside) with regular travel to Edinburgh and partner venues
Contract: Fixed-term, 22 months
Start Date: As soon as possible
Working Hours: 36 hours/week
Salary: £32,158 per annum
ARTIST ROOMS is a touring collection of international modern and contemporary art, jointly owned by Tate and the National Galleries of Scotland, presented across the UK. The Assistant Collections Registrar will support and coordinate all aspects of collection management, including loans out, long-term loans in, documentation, movement, and information management, ensuring compliance with museum standards and institutional policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the management and coordination of ARTIST ROOMS collection across Tate and NGS venues
- Oversee registrarial procedures for incoming and outgoing loans
- Support documentation, collection information management, and object handling
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners
- Travel regularly to Edinburgh and other partner venues
- Contribute to the development of collection management strategies aligned with the The Art Works initiative
Candidate Profile
- Experience working in a museum environment, particularly in collection or registry management
- Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent teamworking, communication, and collaborative approach
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail
- Flexible and positive approach to travel and multi-site coordination
About ARTIST ROOMS
ARTIST ROOMS is a nationally touring collection, engaging audiences across the UK through exhibitions, collaborations, and co-produced projects. It is currently undergoing strategic changes to enhance collection management and public access as part of the The Art Works programme.
