Acquisitions Programme Coordinator
Tate Gallery Closing date: Sun, 11 Oct 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
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Fri, 18 Sep 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Working closely with the Acquisitions Programme Manager and the Director of Collection, you will help deliver Tate's acquisitions programme, supporting the acquisition of new works and their successful integration into the collection. The role combines careful project coordination with strong organisational and relationship-building skills, requiring regular collaboration with colleagues across Curatorial, Registration, Conservation, Development, Finance, Legal and Copyright.
Job Requirements
Demonstrable interest in developing a career in collections, with a strong understanding of the role of collections within museum practice.
Excellent administrative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and coordinate work across competing priorities.
Strong numerical skills, with experience of monitoring budgets and managing financial information accurately.
Ability to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues and external stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels.
A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach, with a willingness to contribute positively to team objectives.
Job Responsibilities
Act as the first point of contact for updates on acquisition causes, ensuring clear and timely communication across teams.
Coordinate the preparation of agendas and papers for the Collection Group and Collection Committee. Take minutes, record decisions, circulate notes to relevant stakeholders and follow up on agreed actions.
Commission and compile supporting documentation for acquisition cases, including curatorial texts, transport and shipping information, financial statements and other relevant materials.
Manage the timely production and distribution of formal correspondence relating to acquisitions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date acquisition records, filing systems and collection database entries.
Support the Acquisitions Programme Manager and Director of Collection in compiling data and preparing strategic policy and advocacy documents, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
Assist in the development and delivery of training sessions for curators and others
Job Overview
- Job Title: Acquisitions Programme Coordinator
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Fundraising
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 11 Oct 2026
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Location:
London
About Tate Gallery
Tate’s vision is to serve as artistically adventurous and culturally inclusive art museums for the UK and the world. We deliver this through activities in our four galleries across the UK, our digital platforms and collaborations with our national and international partners. At the heart of Tate is our collection of art, which includes British art from the 16th century to the present day, and international modern art from 1900 to the present day.