Exhibitions Registrar Assistant (Maternity Cover)

University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension contribution

Christmas closure across all depts.

Purple Place employee discount

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for an Assistant Registrar (Maternity Cover) to join the Whitworth’s Collections and Exhibitions team in Manchester. You will assist with inbound/outbound loans, maintain records, and help deliver a diverse programme of exhibitions including touring and artist projects.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Essential criteria emphasize registrar experience, organisation, collaboration, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working with registrar or exhibition administration tasks within a museum or gallery.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to process information promptly, to act decisively and within tight timeframes.
• A collaborative and methodical approach and proven attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• A degree in History of Art, Visual Culture, Cultural Studies, History or other related discipline or demonstrable equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Gallery Registrar with inbound and outbound loans, ensuring paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records, including project files, reporting documents and EMu.
• Coordinate contracts, insurance, packing and transport for incoming exhibitions and outbound loans from the collection.
• Support national and international touring exhibitions, and artist projects.
• Liaise directly with lenders and the Collection Care and Access Team in relation to display specifications and packing, including documenting necessary information.

Skills

Registrar tasks experience

Exhibition administration

Organisation

Communication skills

History of Art degree or related

Education

History of Art / Visual Culture / Cultural Studies / History or related discipline

Post-graduate qualification in Museum Studies or relevant subject

Tools

EMu or equivalent collections management system

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for an Assistant Registrar (Maternity Cover) to join the Whitworth’s Collections and Exhibitions team in Manchester. You will assist with inbound/outbound loans, maintain records, and help deliver a diverse programme of exhibitions including touring and artist projects.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Essential criteria emphasize registrar experience, organisation, collaboration, and clear communication.