Senior Art Handling Technician

National Museums; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate is recruiting for two Senior Art Handling Technicians to lead a team and manage the care, installation and de-installation of artworks across Stores in Iver, Southwark, and Wiltshire. The role requires calm, precise handling and strong leadership to coordinate complex operations.

You will bring expert experience in artwork handling, with a proven ability to guide teams, manage schedules and advise on equipment needs, risks and best practices for conservation.

Qualifications

• High level of expertise in the handling, installation and care of a variety of complex artworks.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capable of working confidently and accurately under pressure.
• Proven experience in providing technical solutions to installation problems and advising on risks and schedules.
• Good knowledge of equipment specifications and care, maintenance and storage of art handling gear.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Art Handling Technicians.
• Oversee installation and de-installation of artworks.
• Ensure safe handling, packing and transport for exhibitions, loans, digitization, storage.
• Provide collection management support and care operations across stores.
• Advise management on risks, schedules and equipment needs.

Skills

Art handling

Team leadership

Installation planning

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Job description

We are currently recruiting for two Senior Art Handling Technicians to support the delivery of Tate’s exciting programmes.

The post-holder will lead a team of Art Handling Technicians and undertake collection management and care operations for all types of artwork at Stores (Iver, Southwark and Wiltshire) including the installation/de-installation, safe handling and packing artworks for exhibitions, loans, digitization, acquisition and storage. The role sits within a management team of Senior Art Handling Technicians and reporting to the Lead Art Handling Technicians within the Collection Management department at Tate.

To be successful in this role you will have a high level of expertise in the handling, installation and care of a variety of complex artworks. You will have the ability to lead and motivate a team, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. In this role you will also be expected to work confidently and accurately under pressure.

You will have proven experience of providing technical solutions to installation problems and have demonstrable experience of advising management on risks and achievable schedules. You will be excellent at providing first-class advice on the specifications for equipment and be responsible for the care, maintenance and storage of art handling equipment and materials.

National Museum Directors' Council, National Museums Liverpool, World Museum, WilliamBrown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN