Archive Project Cataloguer

Tate St Ives; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious art institution in Greater London is seeking an Archive Project Cataloguer to manage the Duncan Grant archive. This role involves cataloguing materials and preparing them for digitisation, alongside a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Archive Management and experience in cataloguing art archive collections. The position offers a salary of £32,479 per annum on a fixed-term basis and requires 36 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Academic qualification in Archive and Records Management or a related field.
• Professional qualification or equivalent professional experience in archives.
• Experience in cataloguing art archive collections preferred.

Responsibilities

• Arrange, catalogue, and package materials related to Duncan Grant.
• Select material for digitisation and prepare it.
• Work flexibly with the Archive team.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to prioritize

Collaboration skills

Education

Academic qualification in Archive and Records Management

Professional qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Archive Project Cataloguer – Duncan Grant

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Archive team at Tate Britain. The Archive Project Cataloguer will be responsible for cataloguing the recently acquired Duncan Grant archive collection, preparing material for digitisation, and working closely with the Archive Curator, Archivist, and the wider Library & Archive team.

Responsibilities

• Arrange, catalogue, and package caches of material primarily relating to Duncan Grant, Vanessa Bell, and David Garnett.
• Select material for digitisation and prepare it for digitisation.
• Work flexibly and effectively with the Archive Curator, the Archivist, and the wider Library & Archive team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, and people skills.
• Maintain calm and focus under pressure, prioritise activities, and utilise available resources to meet deadlines.
• Support equality, diversity and inclusion in access and engagement; participate in Reading Room activities.

Qualifications & Experience

• Academic qualification in Archive and Records Management or a related field.
• Professional qualification or equivalent professional experience in archives.
• Experience in cataloguing art archive collections preferred.

Job Details

• Salary: £32,479 per annum pro rata
• Contract type: Fixed term – Full Time (4 months)
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Job reference: TG28255469
• Location: Millbank, United Kingdom
• Closing date: 26 January 2026
• Business unit: Galleries
• Job Category: Collection Care

Additional Information

Attached documents: Archive Project Cataloguer – Duncan Grant JD .pdf