Art Handling Technician

Main Duties

• Handling art works in the course of movement, storage, packing and installation/de-installation- both in the galleries and at stores.
• Providing a range of technical skills to support the installation/de-installation of exhibitions and displays.
• Working internally with colleagues across Tate, and externally with artists and other parties in the delivery of the exhibitions and displays.
• Processing and completing appropriate documentation (e.g. condition/packing and unpacking reports, documenting location art records following Tate procedure).
• Complying at all times with security, conservation and health and safety requirements.
• Experience in manual handling, working at height and using gallery equipment for some heavy lifting.
• Perform all other relevant duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills and Experience Required

• Practical experience in art handling.
• Demonstrable technical skills within a museum/gallery environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and confidently at all levels, internally and with external contacts.
• A practical and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks in order to meet deadlines while staying calm under pressure.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• A good understanding of best working practices and health and safety requirements.
• Willing to work with flexibility between storage locations and work out of hours where required.
• Awareness of, and commitment to the issues of equality and cultural diversity as they affect the work of a major museum.

Disability Confident Employer

We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.