Senior Registrar, Contemporary Gallery, Mayfair

We are looking for an experienced Registrar to join the team at a Contemporary Gallery in Mayfair.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Being part of a small team means the responsibilities are varied so candidates need to have a degree of flexibility and be able to work proactively. Previous Fine Art Shipping Experience is essential.

Gallery based, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.

The responsibilities will evolve with time, but in the first instance will focus on the following tasks:

• Main point of contact for all shipping across three locations Milan, Stockholm and London
• Good working knowledge of customs procedures
• Organising artwork shipments/works on TA/framing/installation with clients and at the gallery
• Dealing with import/ export queries
• Inventory Management
• Managing TA Account held with the Fine Art Shipping Company
• Insurance and condition reports
• Liaising with 3rd parties such as shipping companies, framers and other suppliers
• Liaising with clients and Artist Studios
• Working with Gallery Director on preparation for exhibitions
• Maintaining and updating all databases (clients, inventory) and the website
• Filing condition reports, certificates of authenticity and images

Candidate requirements:

• Previous shipping experience in a Fine Art Shipping Company, Auction House or Gallery
• Good understanding of customs procedures, TA Import / Export formalities
• Strong and efficient administrator, able to work from own initiative, self sufficient
• Flexible mind set and willing to do “ whatever the day brings”
• Good attention to detail, highly organised, thinks ahead
• Team player and strong communicator