Registrar
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 12th February 2025
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(Old Admiralty Building, Admiralty Place, London, SW1A 2BL)
About the job
Job summary
The Government Art Collection promotes British art and contributes to cultural diplomacy. Founded in 1899, the Collection is today a unique resource with over 15,000 historic, modern and contemporary British works of art in a range of media. About 60% of the Collection is on display in over 125 British Government buildings in the UK and around the world, making it the most widely distributed collection of British art in the world. For further information on the Collection, see: artcollection.culture.gov.uk.
The Government Art Collection team is part of the Cultural Diplomacy, Loans and Visitor Economy Directorate within the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sports. It consists of three teams: Curatorial, Collection Care and Collection Information.
Job description
One of the three Registrars and reporting to the Senior Registrar in the Collections Care team, this role will lead on project managing and prioritising the movement, transport and installation of artwork displays in Government buildings in London and around the world for Ministers and Senior Civil Servants; establishing positive and professional working relationships with a range of stakeholders internally and externally, at different levels.
Responsibilities will also include maintaining location and movement control of artworks on our Collections Management database and undertaking annual audits, coordinating new acquisitions and loans of artwork into the Collection, and managing loans out to public exhibitions.
This is an exciting time to join the Government Art Collection as we continue to respond to the recent General Election and celebrate our 125th anniversary. The Registrars play a key role in the display of the Collection and our public engagement programmes.
Person specification
The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experiences:
Essential requirements:
- Extensive registrarial experience in a museum or gallery environment, including experience in documentation, collections management and care, national and international transport and logistics, as well as managing budgets.
- Practical experience of installing artworks in non-museum settings and historic listed buildings.
- A highly self-motivated, organised and pragmatic approach to work with excellent team working, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Working in a demanding political and international environment, this job also requires flexibility, lateral thinking, tact, diplomacy and discretion.
- The ability to work efficiently under pressure and to tight deadlines and budgets.
Desirable skills:
- A degree or equivalent in art history or similar subject, with additional relevant specialist museum/heritage qualifications.
- An interest in the work of Government.
We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by Emma Smith, and will take place on:
- Tuesday, 4 February (11:00 AM )
The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions.
Please register your interest by filling out this Registration form by Sunday, 2 February (23:59 PM ) and you will be sent an invitation.
Please note that the session will not focus on the DCMS recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to recruitment.team@dcms.gov.uk
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
- Managing a Quality Service
Benefits
DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We’re committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:
Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home
26.5 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years’ service
A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice
3 days of paid volunteering leave
Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave
Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year
Occupational sick pay
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management advice
Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality Networks
Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work
Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more!
Terms and conditions at SCS grades will vary. Those applying for SCS roles should refer to the candidate information pack for more information on terms and conditions.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents which will assessed against the experience success profile:
- A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the "Job History" section on Civil Service Jobs on the Civil Service Jobs application form.
- A Statement of Suitability (max 750 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. You may also choose to reference the desirable skills listed however these will not be considered in the assessment of your application except in circumstances where there are a high number and calibre of candidates.
For the shortlist, we will select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application.
In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the statement of suitability. Those who are successful in the initial sift will then be scored on all elements of the application.
For support in writing your application and interviewing, please refer to the ‘Application and Interview Guidance’ document attached to the job advert.
The interview process will assess behaviours and strengths.
The behaviours to be tested at interview are:
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
- Managing a Quality Service
Prior to the interview you will be sent the behaviour questions in advance.
You will not be made aware of the strengths being assessed prior to your interview.
Your interview will take place in person at the Old Admiralty Building, Admiralty Place, London, SW1A 2BL. Additional information would be shared closer to the interview date.
For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack.
Further Information
This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to Department for Culture, Media and Sport from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
DCMS has a London and a National pay scale. For more information on this, including the circumstances in which each pay scale will apply, please see the ‘Candidate Information Pack’ attached.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Reasonable Adjustment
We are committed to supporting candidates so they can perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. This includes making reasonable adjustments to our process.
In order to request an adjustment, please:
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section on the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or a verbal test rather than a written one.
Alternatively, contact the Government Recruitment Service via dcmsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Emma Smith
- Email : emma.smith1@dcms.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : dcmsrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk