At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage loans programmes and enhance the museum's profile through partnerships.
- Company: National Museum Cardiff, a key player in Wales' visual arts scene.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 35-hour work week, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on innovation and partnership.
- Why this job: Join a vibrant community and make a real impact in the arts.
- Qualifications: Experience in collections management and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 45119 - 47705 £ per year.
To manage the effective delivery of Amgueddfa Cymru’s loans programmes, inward and outward, in accordance with Museum policy and procedures, and to national and international museum standards. To manage the processes and logistics integral to the loans programme and to ensure that Amgueddfa Cymru’s national and international profile is enhanced through active engagement with partners and efficient delivery of the programme.
To apply the appropriate risk management principles to ensure the safeguarding of the collections and to manage risks to objects on loan. To ensure due diligence in the treatment and movement of objects under the care of Amgueddfa Cymru, ensuring compliance obligations are met and maintained.
To review and update current policy and procedure, as appropriate, and to promote registrarial best practice across the organisation. To ensure appropriate import/export arrangements are in place, including the management of cultural export licences, immunity from seizure cover, customs procedures, and security clearance, as appropriate.
To oversee the negotiation of terms and conditions for loans and to manage associated contracts with specialist transport companies/couriers, as required. The Museum has an important role to play within the visual arts ecology of Wales. Working with other museums and galleries, the Registrar will actively contribute to supporting the growth of a vibrant and closely knit community and build on the existing principles of collaboration and partnership delivery. Integral to this is Amgueddfa Cymru’s role as a lead partner for CELF, the national contemporary art gallery Wales initiative.
To support exhibitions and displays through the negotiation of loan conditions and the facilitation of loan contracts, transport and insurance. Facilitate courier arrangements. Manage Government Indemnity applications, working closely with Welsh Government colleagues. Ensure other insurance requirements are assessed and met, negotiating terms of contract, as appropriate.
Active collections management duties are integral to all aspects of the role, working with Amgueddfa Cymru’s Collections Management System. Working closely with curatorial, conservation and technical colleagues across departments will ensure that collections management responsibilities are fulfilled.
Registrar employer: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WALES
The National Museum of Wales in Cardiff is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the fields of biodiversity and conservation. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have opportunities to mentor staff and engage with leading research initiatives while contributing to a world-class collection. The museum's focus on public engagement and securing funding ensures that your work will have a meaningful impact on both the community and the environment.
