Collection Registrar

  • Contract
  • London

Tate Gallery


Job Summary

An exciting and rewarding role which helps realise Tate’s programme by managing and coordinating all registration procedures relating to the care of Tate’s collections and its programmes of acquisitions, displays and loans.

Job Description

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.

Job Requirements

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

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Collection Registrar
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Curation
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Tue, 24 Feb 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Collection Registrar

Job: Collection Registrar

Organisation: Tate Gallery

Postcode: SW1P 4RG

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