Art Handling & Collections Technician

Christie's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday

Discretionary Bonus

Private Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension matching

Volunteer day

Job summary

Christie’s King Street is seeking an Incoming Goods & Collections Technician to support receipt, storage and release of client property. You’ll help prepare items for photography, cataloguing and sale, ensuring accurate records and safe handling.

The role requires meticulous organisation, teamwork and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced gallery environment, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in fine art handling, warehouse operations, logistics or collections.
• Good understanding of artwork handling and packing techniques.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Positive and collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming client property in accordance with Christie’s procedures.
• Unpack, condition check, measure, tag and prepare property for photography and cataloguing.
• Ensure all required information is accurately captured within Christie’s systems.
• Prepare property for movement through the pre-sale workflow.
• Coordinate with Specialist Departments and photographers to ensure property is available when required.
• Assist with the scheduling and coordination of incoming deliveries to best manage deadlines and workflow onsite.
• Prepare sold property for client collection and release.
• Liaise with Client Services, Post-Sale, Art Transport, shipping agents and clients regarding collections.
• Ensure all property is correctly identified, tagged and prepared prior to release.
• Verify collection documentation and follow Christie’s release procedures.
• Support customer collections, transportation handovers and third-party releases.
• Escalate any collection concerns, discrepancies or damages to management.
• Safely move property throughout Christie’s premises and storage locations.
• Assist with transfers between King Street and approved third-party storage facilities.
• Support saleroom, viewing, photography and specialist department activities as required.
• Ensure property is handled, packed and stored in accordance with Christie’s standards.
• Assist with crate movements, packing activities and general operational support

Skills

Fine art handling

Warehouse operations

Logistics

Collections

Artwork handling

Packing techniques

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Job description

Christie’s King Street is seeking an Incoming Goods & Collections Technician to support receipt, storage and release of client property. You’ll help prepare items for photography, cataloguing and sale, ensuring accurate records and safe handling.

The role requires meticulous organisation, teamwork and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced gallery environment, with occasional evenings and weekends.