Technician, New Bond Street

ROLE: Technician

REPORTS TO: Technician Manager

LOCATION: New Bond Street, London

HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:30AM to 5:30PM

THE ROLE

The role provides essential support across designated specialist departments and the wider departmental team, contributing to all stages of the artwork lifecycle. This includes the safe receipt, unpacking, handling, storage, installation and deinstallation of exhibitions, auction room preparation, packing artworks for transport between locations, and coordinating the final release of property. The role upholds a high standard of client service when working with both internal stakeholders and external clients. Due to the seasonal nature of the business, the technician is expected to maintain a flexible approach, including working overtime, weekends, and supporting operations at additional locations as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exceptional care in handling, packing, movement & storage of artworks
• Provide a high level of support to designated departments to support cataloguing and photographer requirements.
• Lead gallery installations and deinstallations for designated sales and provide a high level of support for all other exhibition installations, including packing of any artworks for safe storage or transportation between locations.
• Ensure that designated sales are prepared ahead of the deadline and that a high level of communication is maintained with the respective sale coordinator, technician manager and gallery manager. Take a proactive role in problem-solving to support the smooth and efficient execution of exhibition installations and deinstallations.
• Deliver a high level of client service to both external clients and internal departments.
• Collaborate with external contractors & gallery manager to ensure all exhibition installations and deinstallations are completed on schedule for designated sales.
• Maintains areas of responsibility to a high standard.
• Manage designated departments biannual stock check.
• Work with all other members of the department to ensure all equipment is regularly tested and complies with relevant Health & Safety legislation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in art handling.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Display a positive attitude and adhere to Sotheby's Service Standards.
• Demonstrates strong self‑motivation and maintains composure and effectiveness in high‑pressure
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent Organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all tasks.
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.