TG1423564- Art Handling Technician

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for three Art Handling Technicians to support the delivery of Tate programme and make sure that standards are maintained for object packing, handling, movement, documentation, storage and display. The roles will be based at Tate London sites, Wiltshire and other venues as necessary. 

You will be focusing on the handling, movement, storage, packing and installation/de-installation of artworks at Tate. You will participate in the care of artworks and support Tate’s programme of exhibitions, displays, loans, acquisitions as well as other collections-based activities as necessary.

Your expertise will play a key part in liaising with colleagues in the Collection Care and Curatorial teams across the site and will establish the priorities to deliver the day-to day programme of activities. The successful candidates will have previous experience of handling works of art and the ability to work well as part of a team.

The positions are offered as: 

• One part-time, permanent role working 21.6 hours (Wednesday to Friday) per week. 
• One part-time, fixed-term contract until 31 March 2028 working 21.6 hours (Monday to Wednesday) per week.
• One full-time, permanent role working 36 hours (Monday to Friday) per week.

Please ensure you indicate which position or positions you wish to be considered for when prompted in the application process. 

We don’t accept CVs, so please complete all sections of the form, including your education and work history. Use this space to share specific examples of what you’ve done and how you work.

Tools like ChatGPT can be useful for exploring thoughts, but we ask that the words you share with us are your own. Responses that feel overly generic or artificially generated may not reflect the individuality we value—and could affect how your application is received or result in it being rejected.

Take your time. Be honest. We’re listening.