Job Description

Description

We are currently looking for a Assistant Registrar to join on a permanent, full time basis.




Along with the Senior Registrar, Registrar and Exhibition Bookings and Indemnity Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for your own set exhibition projects and to collaborate with the curatorial and technical teams.

Please download the attached for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.

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The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.



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We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

Liaise with fine art shippers to obtain shipping, transport and packing estimates for exhibitions and loans

Prepare documentation associated with transport and loans including transport receipts, exhibition lists, condition reports and crate labels
Liaise with lenders to arrange the collection and return of exhibition loans and confirming with colleagues that appropriate insurance arrangements are in place
Liaise with external conservators, monitor condition checking of exhibitions and loans, collating condition reports and related photographic records
Administer the transport of the Hayward spotlight exhibitions, including booking collections and deliveries with external transport companies, monitoring agreed schedules, dealing with enquiries from venues

Skills & Experience

Experience of working in a registrar or exhibitions team in a museum/gallery or fine art shipping company

Familiarity with museum standards regarding packing, handling, transportation, and environmental display conditions
Ability to work effectively under pressure, to prioritise workload, and maintain good communication across all teams
Experience in condition-checking objects and completing condition reports
Experience in using a Collections Management system

Benefits

As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:





A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 8% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family leave benefits Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors Staff ticket offers for SC events Free entry to Hayward Gallery Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations Free staff yoga

About Southbank Centre

Southbank Centre, the largest arts centre in Europe and the UK's 5th most visited attraction, is at the heart of London's cultural life. Spanning 11 acres, this iconic venue offers a diverse range of great art and culture, bringing people together through unforgettable experiences.




From internationally renowned artists to emerging talent, Southbank Centre provides a platform for creativity to flourish. Its impressive facilities include the Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room, Hayward Gallery, National Poetry Library, and the Arts Council Collection. The centre is also home to six Resident Orchestras, offering exceptional musical performances. Moreover, Southbank Centre is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that everyone can have access to the arts through their creative learning and participation activities.




As a registered charity and a National Portfolio Organisation, Southbank Centre is esteemed for its contribution to the arts and its dedication to fostering cultural experiences that inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.