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Role Profile:

The Project Registrar will support the delivery of the V&A Dundee 2028 Project by managing all arrangements for the audit, inventory, de-installation, storage and/or return of the 300+ objects currently on display in the Scottish Design Galleries. You will also administer all contractual and logistical arrangements for new loans-in to the V&A Dundee 2028 Project, including long loans to the Scottish Design Galleries from public and private lenders. Working closely with colleagues in the V&A Dundee 2028 team, as well across the wider organisation, you will ensure that these processes are planned efficiently and carried out to agreed project timelines and in accordance with lender requirements and sector best practice, prioritising the safety of objects under V&A Dundee’s care at all times.

Job Description:

– Manage all Registration processes for the V&A Dundee 2028 Project, reporting to the touring and Programme Manager.

– Implement a full audit and inventory of objects currently on display in the Scottish Design Galleries and in storage at V&A Dundee, ensuring this inventory is accurate and maintained throughout the V&A Dundee Project lifecycle.

– Work closely with colleagues to manage the programme of loan renewals, requests, returns and rotations relating to the V&A Dundee2028 Project.

– Negotiate with lenders to the V&A Dundee 2028 project on conditions of loan and ensure these are communicated effectively to colleagues across V&A Dundee.

– Maintain full and accurate loan documentation in line with the sector standards.

– Ensure all objects relating to the V&A Dundee 2028 Project are covered under the UK Government Indemnity Scheme or commercial fine art insurance.

– In close consultation with colleagues across V&A Dundee, develop and maintain a workplan for the deinstallation, storage, movement and installation of all loan objects related to the V&A Dundee 2028 Project.

Commission and manage object transport, packing and crating contracts for the V&A Dundee 2028 Project.

– Reporting to the Capital Project Manager, ensure that accurate and current cost estimates for object transport, crating and packing are maintained throughout the Project Lifecycle.

– As necessary, identify, appoint and manage specialist contractors, including conservation.

– Manage all lender courier requirements, delegating to the Project Officer as appropriate.

– Ensure V&A Dundee procedures and sector standards are adhered to for the receipt and despatch of objects to / from V&A Dundee.

– Working closely with colleagues and specialist conservation staff, coordinate the condition reporting of objects received and despatched to/ from V&A Dundee, ensuring accurate records are maintained.

– Support project close-down and handover to operational teams.

– Other duties as reasonably requested by the Capital Project Manager.

Application Deadline: Monday 31/08/2026