Acquisitions Coordinator

Acquisitions Coordinator

Southbank Centre Closing date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
Contract: Temporary
London

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We are currently looking for an Acquisitions Coordinator to join our Arts Council Collection team on a 24 hour per week part time fixed term contract until 31 December 2026. Salary: £18,960 per annum (FTE £31,600)

Job Description

The Acquisitions Coordinator supports the effective delivery of the Arts Council Collection's acquisitions programme. The role coordinates acquisition proposals from research and governance through to documentation, finance processing and public dissemination.

Acting as a key liaison across curatorial, collections, finance and external stakeholders as well as with artists and galleries, the postholder ensures accurate record-keeping, smooth committee processes, strong financial oversight and high-quality communication.

Job Requirements

Skills & Experience:

Experience in arts, museum, gallery or cultural sector administration

Well-organised with demonstrable time management skills and ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously

Demonstrable written communication and minute-taking skills

Financial administration experience, including processing invoices and tracking budgets with accuracy

Demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Acquisitions & Committee Coordination

Collections Documentation & Database Management

Financial Administration & Budget Monitoring

Communications & Reporting

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Acquisitions Coordinator
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Part time
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Acquisitions Coordinator

Job: Acquisitions Coordinator

Organisation: Southbank Centre

Postcode: SE1 8XX

How to Apply

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