Art Handling Technician
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £17,318.40 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 31 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tate Gallery |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | TG1423564 |
Summary
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.
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.