Assistant Registrar CELF, National Museum Cardiff

To lead in the effective delivery of Amgueddfa Cymru’s CELF outward loans programme, in accordance with museum policy and national and international museum standards, and with support from the Registrar. You will apply the appropriate risk management principles, in accordance with Amgueddfa Cymru

Policies, to ensure the safeguarding of the collections.

To lead on loan negotiations and contract management with borrowers, lenders and owners for assigned loans out.

To manage and coordinate all registrarial procedures relating to Amgueddfa Cymru’s CELF loans programme, including planning transport arrangements, working closely with transport agents and borrowers.

To undertake due diligence in the treatment and movement of objects under the care of Amgueddfa Cymru, ensuring compliance obligations are met. Integral to this will be the negotiation of terms and conditions for loans along with making arrangements for appropriate indemnity or insurance cover with borrowers, commercial insurers and administrators of Government indemnity schemes.

Active collections management duties are integral to all aspects of the role, working with Amgueddfa Cymru’s Collections Management System. Close coordinataion with curatorial, conservation and technical colleagues across departments will be essential to ensure that collections management responsibilities are fulfilled.