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Assistant Registrar

Victoria and Albert Museum

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Posted over 30 days ago...

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Unique Opportunity to Join the World's Leading Museum of Art and Design, the V&A, as an Assistant Registrar

Overview

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£28520 - £32952

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Cromwell Road, London

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Expires at anytime

Organisation summary

The V&A - Victoria and Albert Museum - is globally renowned for its art and design collection which boasts over 2.8 million objects spanning 5,000 years. The museum's core mission is educational, enriching lives through promoting cultural study, appreciation, and enjoyment to a world audience.

Role Summary

  • Managing incoming loans for temporary gallery displays
  • Supporting the long-term loans program
  • Coordinating V&A short-term loan projects for both single and multi-venue exhibitions worldwide

Role Requirements

  • Experience in Registrar, Exhibitions, or Collections
  • Knowledge of UK Government Indemnity Scheme, fine art insurance, and museum object transport
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Ability to manage a high workload and meet tight deadlines

Application Process Details

  • The V&A is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity and encourages applicants of any background to apply. The museum also provides extensive benefits, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities.

The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.8 million objects, books and archives that span over 5,000 years of human creativity. We are recognized as the world's leading museum of art, design, and performance, aiming to enrich people's lives by promoting research, knowledge, and enjoyment of the designed world to the widest possible audience.

The Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Registrar to join our Loans Section for up to 12 months (maternity cover). This role involves project managing incoming loans for temporary gallery displays, supporting the general management of the program of long-term loans, and coordinating a caseload of V&A short-term loan projects to single and multi-venue exhibitions worldwide.

Job Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a background in Registrar, Exhibitions, or Collections with direct experience coordinating incoming and/or outgoing loans. Knowledge of the UK Government Indemnity Scheme, fine art insurance, museum object transport, and outstanding negotiation skills are essential. You must demonstrate the ability to prioritize a high workload and deliver successfully to tight deadlines.

Benefits: We offer a generous pension scheme, 29 days plus bank holidays for annual leave, flexible working arrangements, tickets to V&A exhibitions, a subsidized staff canteen, and a 25% discount in V&A shops. Additional benefits include a bicycle loan, interest-free season ticket and rental deposit loans, free safety checks and small repairs to your bike, and a wide range of training and professional development opportunities.

ED&I at The V&A: We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and are a Disability Confident Employer Level 2. We ensure an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and support employees with adjustments during employment.

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