Tate Liverpool is the UK’s most popular museum of modern and contemporary art outside London. As the home of the national collection in the North, it is a gallery of international standing, in a historic location, in an iconic world city.
The gallery is currently undergoing an ambitious transformation that will reimagine its spaces to meet the scale and ambition of today’s most exciting artists. Described as “Britain’s most important cultural project”, the gallery will reopen in 2027, making this an exciting moment to join our team.
Working on multiple projects at a time, you will support the Art Handling Manager in the scheduling of installation work and supporting in research and development of exhibition planning, and coordinating the activity of specialists within the project teams.
You will bring strong organisational and clear communication skills to a team whose main responsibility is to support Curators in delivering our programme of exhibitions and displays at Tate Liverpool. You will be able to assess priorities and provide input into installation planning.
You will be skilled at organising yourself and others in an inclusive environment and have a practical understanding of museum or gallery operations. You will have some experience of budget management and procurement procedures. With flexibility and resilience, you’ll be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, demonstrating effective teamwork in a complex project-based environment.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and work accurately and calmly under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Proven ability to manage the administration and implementation of a complex project.
- An understanding of a museum or gallery’s functional operations.
- Experience of budget administration and financial procedures.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a wide range of people.
- A high degree of computer literacy with knowledge of Windows-based and database applications with the ability to understand databases and project management applications.
- Proven ability to work flexibly and to manage work on a number of varying projects simultaneously and deliver projects on time.
- Ability to contribute positively within a team, and collaborate with others to find solutions, using own initiative and creativity, while maintaining a positive and flexible approach.
- Ability to work under own initiative.
- Understanding of the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion and the ability to apply and promote these in practice at work.
- An interest in and commitment to the work of Tate.
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Art Installation Assistant in Liverpool employer: Tate Gallery
Tate Gallery offers a dynamic work environment where employees can engage with modern and contemporary art at an internationally recognized institution. The gallery is currently undergoing a significant transformation, providing exciting opportunities for professional growth and involvement in ambitious projects. Employees benefit from a collaborative culture that values leadership, communication, and technical expertise in art handling.
