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. Significant experience of working as a registrar within a major museum or gallery Experience of supervising complex tasks and the ability to solve problems pragmatically and through negotiation, prioritising the care of works of art Experience of working to national/international museum standards for transportation, packing, handling and environmental requirements, including good knowledge of government indemnity and commercial insurance Able to work accurately, pay attention to detail and apply your judgement with a commitment to quality control Proven experience of auditing, documentation and cataloguing, including using a collection management database Good numeracy skills and experience of producing statistical reports Highly effective organisation and planning skills - the ability to remain calm and focussed while working under pressure A flexible approach, able to work as part of a multi -disciplinary team and on your own initiative Strong interpersonal skills Safeguard works of art in Tate's care by monitoring the implementation of Tate's policy for care of the collections; ensuring that all relevant legal requirements and international conventions are complied with, including Known Consignor and non - legislative guidelines Manage import/export arrangements, customs procedures, courier arrangements, security clearance, government indemnity and commercial insurance. Draft, negotiate and administer contractual letters and scrutinise insurance and legal documents, including loa ns and acquisition agreements Co-ordinate all requests for objects for display/ loan/ potential acquisition and liaise with colleagues in other departments, including Art Handling, Conservation, Curatorial and Photography, over suitability and availability of individual works Co-ordinate internal job requests and schedule transport for the movement of objects between and within Tate sites and external locations, supervising the tracking of all artwork movements Apply on Tate Careers Site! Please apply by midnight 24 February 2026.Job Summary
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