Lead Art Handling Technician

Main Duties

• To lead, manage and participate in Art Handling operations, individual exhibitions and other collection projects, and planning the day-to-day workload of a team of Technicians.
• Ensure all technicians are inducted in departmental policies and procedures and have awareness of their task. Help champion the unite approach amongst all Tate sites.
• Lead and provide art handling expertise as a member of selected projects from planning to completion.
• Ability to problem solve and find technical solutions to installation problems and advise the Art Handling Manager and team on risks and achievable schedules.
• Bring fresh thinking and encouraging new ways of working and a collaborative, multi-site approach, leading and supporting change in the team.

Skills and Experience Required

• A high level of expertise and significant experience in the handing, installation and care of a variety of complex artworks in a gallery or museum environment.
• Ability to identify training needs and lead formal and informal training sessions, including staff induction in departmental and interdepartmental procedures.
• Demonstrable supervisory or people management experience with the ability to lead and motivate a team. Give advice and feed-back to team members and manage performance effectively, liaising with Human Resources as appropriate. Carry out the Performance Review (PR) process for direct reports.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate diplomatically and effectively at all levels, to work collaboratively with colleagues across Tate and with external contacts.
• A pragmatic approach to problem solving and the ability to work confidently and accurately under pressure, with a flexible and adaptable approach, on a wide range of tasks, often on own initiative and demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach to change.

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.