We are currently looking for a passionate Collection Project Coordinator to join the Arts Council Collection team.
This role is full time fixed term contract until September 2026.
This role will play a key role in the exciting relocation of our collection to a new storage facility.
The Collection Project Coordinator will support the logistics and planning behind the large-scale move of over 8,200 works of contemporary British art, working closely with the wider Arts Council Collection team and our transport partners.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in collections care, artwork handling, and project management within one of the UK's most prestigious art collections.
Key Responsibilities Project Coordination: Manage the detailed planning and execution of the artwork move, ensuring safe packing, transport, and documentation at each stage.
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the main point of contact with the transport agent, coordinating schedules and ensuring communication is maintained between all parties.
Documentation & Reporting: Prepare and maintain crucial documentation, including object lists, load lists, and schedules, ensuring the integrity and tracking of each artwork during the move.
Budget & Administration: Oversee financial aspects of the project, including tracking costs, budgeting, and reporting expenditure related to transport, handling, and packing.
Health & Safety: Ensure that all health and safety measures are in place, including producing risk assessments and method statements, and leading daily briefings for the team.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with conservators, technicians, and the wider team to ensure the safe and efficient handling and transport of artworks.
Key Skills & Experience Proven project management skills, with experience coordinating large-scale collection moves or exhibitions.
Collections management experience, particularly in handling, packing, and moving works of art.
Strong organisational and planning skills, with an eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure.
Ability to manage budgets, track costs, and forecast expenditure.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
IT proficiency, particularly with Google Suite, MS Office, and collections management systems.
Knowledge of the safe movement, storage, and display of works of art.
A commitment to sustainability and carbon literacy in museum practices is highly desirable.
Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role responsibilities.
We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled.
If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview please indicate this on your application form.
Interviews will take place at The Southbank Centre.
If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or concerns you can also email ****** and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.
The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all.
We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff.
If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
Southbank Centre The Southbank Centre is Europe's largest arts centre and one of the UK's top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London's most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.
Its impact and reach are significant and it is respected internationally as a convener of great artists and diverse audiences and for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape.
The Southbank Centre is a charity that is determined to demonstrate its ambition to remain innovative, disruptive and experimental in what it does and to be highly relevant to the artists it wants to work with and to the audiences it wants to attract.
The Southbank Centre believes that a commitment to diversity and inclusion helps it be a more relevant and effective organisation.
Our Artistic Mission The Southbank Centre exists to provide great artistic experiences for everyone.
Through art, we invite our visitors to enjoy shared cultural encounters together.
To gaze.
To listen.
To be moved.
To discover a new idea or a new perspective.
We are proud that for the last 70 years, the performances and exhibitions here have moved millions.
We have provided a home for art and for artists.
A community centred on art, where everyone, no matter their job, helps make the experience.
At the Southbank Centre we believe in: Creating welcoming spaces Because upholding respect, safety and belonging is at the heart of vibrant teams and communities.
This means us all taking responsibility for shaping and protecting a kind, compassionate and inclusive environment for others.
Making wonderful experiences together Because we all contribute to amazing artistic moments at the Southbank Centre.
This means us all understanding and valuing the different parts we play in creating enjoyment and success.
Sparking new thinking Because different views and thought-provoking conversations inspire innovation, learning and growth.
This means everyone having a desire to learn and being open to evaluating how they think and work.
Benefits & Perks: As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following: A min 5% employer's pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees) Hybrid working model (depending on operational needs) Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family leave benefits Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events Free entry to Hayward Gallery Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations Free staff yoga Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 Season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.