Job Description

Overall purpose of the role

As Assistant Registrar, you will work as part of the Collections and Exhibitions team at the Whitworth, a leading university art gallery in Manchester holding an internationally renowned collection of art, textiles and wallpaper. In this role you will support the work of the Gallery Registrar, help coordinate arrangements for all inbound and outbound loans, support the planning and delivery of a diverse and ambitious programme of exhibitions including national and international touring projects, and artist projects. You will support with the processing of collection acquisitions and disposals. You will work within and help maintain the highest museum standards across all areas of your role. Throughout, you will play a key part in raising the profile of the Gallery's designated collections and its aim to use art for positive social change.

Please note, under the new immigration rules this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

What can you expect in return

The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.


What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.


Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here


Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.


Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.


Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Jamilla Briggs


Email: jamilla.e.briggs@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.u

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.