Head Technician

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Head Technician reports to the gallery director. They will be responsible for the day to day management and planning for the full time technician. They will work closely with the departments towards the day to day safe handling, installation / de-installation and packing of Phillips property in line with the sales, exhibitions and events schedule. They will be responsible for the management of the freelance technicians when working on installations, de installs, auction set ups and event coordination. The role will be required to work from our London gallery in Berkeley Square with travel to our London Warehouse and other associated offices as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the booking and coordination of Freelance technicians for installations and de installations and auction set ups.

• Managing the full time technician and planning work load for exhibitions.

• Handle, identify and locate all crates and packaging for each relevant sale, exhibition or event.

• Pack artworks safely for local delivery or transfer and liaise with the relevant stakeholder.

• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

• Ensure the efficient use of all packing materials and supplies, and maintain stock levels for equipment at the gallery.

• Ensure all works of art are prepared to the highest standard and ready for display as required

• Provide technical help or assistance for the department as necessary during each sale, exhibition or even

• Pack up, safely store and successfully transfer property to the warehouse as necessary after the sale in conjunction with the Property Control team.

• Act as an additional point of contact for freelance technicians working at the London gallery

• Work with property control on the trucking- transfer schedules for property between the warehouse and Berkeley Square.

• Responsible for lighting the exhibitions, managing the DALI lighting system, and maintaining lighting stock

• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as requested

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in handling art in a safe and professional manner.

• Excellent client-relations and presentation skills including confidence, tact and diplomacy.

• Ability to work professionally and responsibly with all other areas within the business and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Excellent verbal and written presentation skills and ability to communicate in a professional manner with a wide variety of people.

• Ability to deal effectively and efficiently with multiple tasks.

• Proactive with excellent organisation skills

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and prioritise to meet strict deadlines

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is primarily undertaken in our Berkeley Square building

• Work will occasionally take place in our other European galleries and offices

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience of handling art in a safe and professional manner is essential

• IPAF license is desirable

• PASMA certificate is desirable

• First aid certificate is desirable

• Willingness to undertake relevant training courses is essential

ADDITIONAL INFO

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but it aims to highlight the typical main responsibilities of the post. It may be reviewed at any time, in agreement with the post holder. You may be requested to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required  of you commensurate with your general level.