Overview
Art Handler (Casual) – London, W1J 0BD
Salary: £20.63 per hour
Please note, this role is being offered on a Casual contract with flexible, ad-hoc work on weekdays, weekends, bank holidays, and public holidays. The Royal Academy of Arts is under no obligation to offer you hours.
About the Role
Our team of professional Art Handlers provides a wide range of services, including handling, installation, packing, storage, and collection care.
We are now looking for experienced Art Handlers to join the team on a Casual basis and support with the install and de-install a range of exhibitions at the Royal Academy, ensuring the utmost care of the artwork and building fabric.
About You
The successful candidate will have substantial art handling experience within a commercial gallery or museum or similar institution. Ideally, your experience will include the care and handling of both contemporary and historic art works as you will work across all art media.
Excellent written English is key, as this role involves extensive documentation for audit purposes, health and safety, and various written reports related to artwork location and tracking.
You will be a team player and a strong communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels across the Royal Academy. Exceptional concentration skills and physical aptitude are also required as part of this role as is a flexible approach to working.
IMPORTANT: Before applying for this role, please make sure you have the right to work in the country where the role is based. Unless it clearly stipulates within in the job advert above that the hiring company is looking to or able to sponsor applicants it is deemed that the hiring employer will only consider applications from those able to comply with and work in the country where the role is based.
