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Registrar, Southbank Centre

  •  London
  •  Â£40k-50k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes March 8, 2026
  •  People Team
  •  peopleteam@southbankcentre.co.uk
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Job Summary

We are currently looking for a Registrar to join our Haywards Exhibitions team on a full time 12 month fixed term contract. Salary: £40,100 per annum

Job Description

The Southbank Centre is seeking an experienced Exhibitions Registrar to work in the Exhibitions Department, responsible for temporary exhibitions across a wide range of strands, including Hayward Gallery, Hayward Touring and site-specific commissions.

Job Requirements

Key skills that will help you in this role include:

  • Experience of managing all registrarial aspects of temporary exhibitions.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to plan effectively across a wide range of activity to meet key deadlines.
  • Knowledge of Customs regulations governing the import/export of works of art.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure, to prioritise workload, and maintain good communication across all teams.

Job Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include:

  • Devising and managing exhibition transport schedules for Hayward Gallery exhibitions and Hayward Touring exhibitions.
  • Liaison with fine art shipping agents to procure transport estimates, ensuring that shipping agents are kept informed of changing loan lists, and estimates represent value for money.
  • Preparation and management of transport budgets for packing, casing, international transport, courier arrangements, insurance, and external conservators in liaison with exhibition curators.
  • Scrutinise all lender loan agreements, checking terms and conditions of loan and liaising with the Senior Registrar, Deputy Director and Southbank legal adviser as appropriate.
  • To act as a courier for individual loans, or exhibitions, both in the UK and internationally.

How to Apply

Please ensure to submit an application on our careers page, as applications received via email won't be considered.

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