Art Handler
2 weeks ago
Bonhams is a leading global auction house with a rich heritage and a commitment to excellence. Our global operations are based in key locations around the world, where we sell in a wide range of categories, including fine art, antiques, and collectibles.
About the Team
The London Art Handling team is a dynamic and experienced group of professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional service to our clients. We take pride in our ability to provide a high level of support to our auctions and internal processes, ensuring the smooth running of our operations.
We are a close-knit team who work together to achieve our goals, and we are committed to continually improving our skills and knowledge to stay ahead in the industry.
About the Role
This role is a key part of our Art Handling team, and will involve working closely with our Senior Art Handler, Head of Saleroom, and wider operations team to ensure the safe handling, installation, movement, and storage of all works of art throughout our galleries and back of house areas.
You will be responsible for supporting our specialist departments in the day-to-day management and movement of property, while continuing to meet our auction deadlines. You will also be expected to adhere to our internal processes and ensure the continuous safeguarding of property at all times.
About You
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual who is able to work calmly under pressure and has a proven track record of handling and installing fine art. You will be an excellent communicator with excellent client service skills, and will be able to work flexibly as part of a team.
You will be required to work evenings and weekends when required, and will be expected to undertake regular lifting and work at height on occasions. You will also be required to be computer literate and have experience of working with gallery equipment.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Some of the key tasks and responsibilities of this role include:
- Ensuring clear and frequent communication with colleagues and management, and escalating any issues in a timely manner.
- Movement, handling, and packing of artwork between and within Bonhams locations, in compliance with our company manual handling and health and safety policies.
- Supporting and assisting our departments to meet deadlines in preparation for public viewings, auctions, and events.
- Supporting and assisting our departments with online auctions, particularly viewing by scheduled appointments.
- Installation of artworks and objects, requiring the use of hand and power tools.
- Working at height on occasions.
- Regular heavy lifting, including moving large paintings, sculpture, works of art, furniture, saleroom equipment, and display cabinets.
- Being aware of all security aspects of the saleroom, including the monitoring of goods in the saleroom itself, loading bay, and other public areas.
- Maintaining a high degree of vigilance for the safe custody of goods on viewing and auction days, and reporting any anomalies to the Senior Art Handler, Head of Saleroom, or Gallery Manager.
- Ensuring that all key areas in the building are clear and operational at all times.
- To be appropriately attired.
- To provide excellent client service at all times.
- To be aware of, and follow, all best practices concerning the handling of art and objects and health and safety controls in the workplace.
- To ensure that all lots are checked off and a location catalogue prepared before public viewing.
- To accurately locate property within the salerooms and in collections.
- To prepare the gallery before the commencement of the auction, ensuring all necessary equipment is available and in place.
- To liaise with and support cashiers and client service teams as and when required.
- To safeguard and protect the condition of artwork at all times.
- To assist in the supervision of the clearing of objects by a third-party shipper, ensuring they also safeguard the condition of items at all times.
- To ensure all accidents, damage, or loss are immediately reported to the Head of Saleroom and a report is sent to the correct internal email for record purposes.
- To perform specialist department duties as allocated, specifically the day-to-day management of property care, inventory accuracy, and movement of lots within the offices, studios, and salerooms.
- To communicate and liaise with relevant specialist department teams to ensure property is managed according to their requirements or deadlines.
- To ensure both specialist teams and saleroom management are aware of current workload and flag any competing priorities or issues that may create conflict.
Key Skills and Attributes
We are looking for an individual who possesses the following key skills and attributes:
- Communication - your judgement is sound on communication content, style, and method.
- Relationship building - you are proactive and inclusive, and you inspire trust and confidence.
- Organised - you understand priorities and manage your workload methodically.
- Analytical - you apply evidence-based thinking to your rationale and decision making.
- Situational decision making - you work beyond a 'one size fits all' approach.
What We Offer
Bonhams offers a range of benefits and perks to our employees, including:
- days holidays (including Bank Holidays), increasing to with service.
- Healthcare and Life Assurance.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Season Ticket Loan.
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