Exhibitions Registrar Assistant: Art Loans & Logistics

Arts Council England; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate Liverpool is seeking an Assistant Exhibitions Registrar to join the Exhibitions Registrar to plan, organise and manage packing, transport and insurance for loans for temporary exhibitions and tours. This role supports the exhibitions programme while the gallery undergoes transformation and reopening in 2027.

You will work with a range of colleagues and external contacts, applying meticulous attention to detail, and using your IT and budgeting skills to ensure smooth loan management and

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational and planning skills, able to stay calm and solve problems under pressure.
• Understanding of fine art transport, Government Indemnity and commercial insurance.
• Knowledge of international museum standards for environmental requirements, packing, handling and transport.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal and external contacts.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Good computer literacy: Word, Excel, databases, email and internet.
• Ability to handle financial information accurately.
• Team player, able to work with others or independently.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Tate Liverpool's exhibition and collection displays and tours.
• Liaise with lenders and assist in negotiating loan agreements.
• Track loan agreements and lender requirements on spreadsheets.
• Coordinate Government Indemnity and insurance arrangements for artworks.
• Assist in selecting transport agents and monitor performance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Budgeting

IT skills

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

Tate Liverpool is seeking an Assistant Exhibitions Registrar to join the Exhibitions Registrar to plan, organise and manage packing, transport and insurance for loans for temporary exhibitions and tours. This role supports the exhibitions programme while the gallery undergoes transformation and reopening in 2027.

You will work with a range of colleagues and external contacts, applying meticulous attention to detail, and using your IT and budgeting skills to ensure smooth loan management and