Overview
TG28255500- Exhibitions Assistant – Tate Britain. This is an exciting opportunity to join Tate Britain, supporting the delivery of our programme. You will help with the planning, coordination and administration of Tate Britain’s artistic programme, supporting the smooth delivery of projects that inspire and engage audiences.
You’ll be at the heart of bringing exhibitions to life. Responsibilities include organising and minuting key meetings, booking rooms and catering, maintaining accurate records, keeping exhibition checklists, and assisting with essential loan documentation. You’ll arrange travel and courier bookings, source props and materials, and support production duties for programmes. You’ll update 2D and 3D layouts using SketchUp, coordinate courier appointments, and provide on‑the‑ground support during installation periods, acting as a point of contact and supervising deliveries and vitrine installations. You’ll also help with research, sourcing images and publications, preparing presentations, and archiving programme information.
As part of the Exhibitions team, you will work closely with the Programme and Finance Manager and other Exhibitions Assistants to provide essential programme management, financial administration and general support. Responsibilities include maintaining departmental schedules, updating project timelines, and compiling key information for the forward programme of exhibitions and displays.
Responsibilities
* Organise meetings, minuting where required, book rooms and catering.
* Maintain accurate records, exhibition checklists and essential loan documentation.
* Arrange travel and courier bookings; source props and materials; support production duties.
* Update 2D/3D layouts (e.g., SketchUp); coordinate courier appointments; provide on‑site support during installation.
* Research and source images/publications; prepare presentations; archive programme information.
* Maintain departmental schedules and update project timelines; compile information for forward programme.
Qualifications and Attributes
* Excellent organisational and administrative skills; ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy; effective written and verbal communication.
* Willingness to use transferable skills and a demonstrated interest in working for Tate.
* Full completion of application sections (CVs are not accepted); provide specific examples of work and approach in the form.
Details
* Salary: £29,207 per annum
* Frequency: Monthly - Salaried
* Working Hours: 36
* Job Reference: TG28255500
* Contract Type: Perm - Full Time
* Closing Date: 16 February, 2026
* Job Category: Curatorial
* Business Unit: Galleries
* Location: Tate Britain, London, United Kingdom
* Posted on: 2 February, 2026
How to Apply
We don’t accept CVs, so please complete all sections of the form, including your education and work history. Use this space to share specific examples of what you’ve done and how you work. Tools like ChatGPT can be useful for exploring thoughts, but the words you share should be your own and reflect your individuality. Responses that feel overly generic may not reflect the individuality we value.
Attached document: Exhibitions Assistant, Tate Britain Curatorial - JD .pdf
Note: This description reflects current information about the role and duties; details may change.
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