TG41353952 Senior Art Handling Technician, Storage

TATE Museum; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate is seeking a Senior Art Handling Technician to manage the storage programme for Tate’s collections, coordinating moves between storage facilities and supporting storage capacity planning. The role involves leading two Art Handling Technicians, liaising with the Storage Manager, and ensuring safe handling of artworks across London sites and Wiltshire.

The position emphasizes practical handling, packing, moving and storing large artworks, with travel to multiple sites and a formal training

Qualifications

• Experience leading a small team of art handling technicians.
• Experience in planning, consolidating and organising storage for large collections.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety practices in handling artworks.

Responsibilities

• Line-manage a small team of two Art Handling Technicians, Storage.
• Plan and coordinate storage consolidation and movements.
• Report to Storage Manager and advise on technical issues for moving complex collections.
• Deliver trainings and implement Health and Safety measures across storage operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Storage planning

Health & safety

Job description

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Job Reference TG41353952

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent- Full Time

£32,674 per annum

Working Hours:

36 hours per week

Location:

Tate Stores (with regular travel to other London sites and Wiltshire)

Closing Date:

16/11/2026

Job Category:

Collection Management

Region / Division:

London & Wiltshire

Job Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to join Collection Management department of one of the world’s leading art institutions. We are seeking one Senior Art Handling Technician to work and plan for our medium and long-term Storage Programme for Tate’s Collections. This role plays a key part in facilitating artwork moves between storage facilities to optimise storage capacity in support programmes at Tate.

This role sits within the Storage team of Tate Collection Management Department and Collection Care Division. This is a highly collaborative role with a wide reach across the division, touching on Tate wide programmes and collection care. You will line manage a small team of two Art Handling Technicians, Storage to carry out everyday storage consolidation. You will report to Storage Manager to advise and address technical issues of moving complex collections to support Tate’s programmes.

You will need practical and technical experience in handling, packing, moving and storing large and complex artworks or artefacts in storage facilities. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience line managing art handling technicians, including organise and deliver trainings, and be responsible for implementation of Health and Safety measures. You will also need to have strong organisation, communication and interpersonal skills.

We will provide a full equipment training programme, including all technical certifications required, to enable you to work safely up to the Tate’s standard.

This position is offered on a permanent contract. More information about the role and requirements can be found in the job description.

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