Junior Registrar
24-month fixed-term contract | Full-time
The Scottish Gallery is one of the UK’s leading independent galleries for modern and contemporary art. Founded in 1842 and based in Edinburgh’s New Town, we deliver a year-round programme of exhibitions, publications and events, engaging collectors and audiences both in person and online.
We are seeking a Junior Registrar to join our small, collaborative team. This is a hands-on role offering experience across registration, exhibitions and the day-to-day life of a working gallery. You will work closely with the Senior Registrar and Directors, supporting the input, care, presentation and movement of artworks, while also playing an important role front-of-house. This position would suit someone at an early stage in their career who is highly organised, attentive to detail and keen to develop practical experience in a commercial gallery setting.
Core Role:
- Register works of art and applied art on our FileMaker Pro database
- Upload works of art and applied art to our website (WordPress)
- Work directly with the public delivering impeccable customer service to clients and artists
- Work with the Gallery team to help support and deliver our monthly exhibition programme
- Assist with the hanging, packing and display of artworks to be presented to the public, clients and artists
- Create invoices using our FileMaker Pro database
- Square POS system – upload publications and books directly onto the system and take sales in person at till points, or by payment link digitally/over the phone
- Assist with the formatting of pricelists and associated literature within The Gallery
- Assist with the creation of blogs/news stories on our website (WordPress)
- Support and assist with the monthly mailing of physical invitations and publications
- Assist with online orders -completing and liaising with customers in a timely manner
- Lifting, moving, storage, distribution and maintenance of works of art
- Packing and wrapping paintings, prints and objects to Gallery standard
- Assisting with photography sessions
Person Specification
Essential:
- Proficient at inputting data into a database or website
- Strong general IT skills
- Comfortable engaging with clients and visitors
- Clear, confident and professional communication skills
- Holds a History of Art degree or similar
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Able to work independently and as part of a small team
- Confident in your abilities, self-motivated, hard-working and enjoy a challenge
- Able to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
- Excellent time-keeping skills
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a gallery or similar environment
- Experience of communications activity/social media
- Experience/understanding of working at events
- A genuine interest in modern and contemporary art
- An understanding of copyright and data protection
- Driving Licence
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to gain broad, practical experience within a respected independent gallery
- Salary of £27,500 per annum
- 28 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Staff discount and voucher scheme
- Discretionary profit-related bonus
Core Hours: Five-day week with one additional Saturday per calendar month (time off in lieu). Core hours are 9.30am – 6pm with some additional hours for associated events as required (time off in lieu).
Location: The Scottish Gallery, 16 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6HZ (please note this is not a hybrid or remote working position).
Closing Date: 5pm Friday 10th April. Interviews will be held the week commencing 20th April at The Scottish Gallery.
How to Apply:
Please email us at: hello@scottish-gallery.co.uk with the subject line ‘Junior Registrar’ and include the following:
• A one-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role
• A one-page CV
The Scottish Gallery is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Please note that we can only provide feedback to candidates selected for interview.
