Christie's Incoming Goods and Collections Technician

About Christie's

Founded in London in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s is a leading international auction house whose heritage spans fine art, decorative arts, jewellery and exceptional collectibles. Through auctions, private sales and digital platforms, it connects collectors with remarkable objects and the expertise that brings their histories to life. As an employer, Christie’s offers career paths across specialist departments, client services, marketing, technology and operations within a global, culturally rich environment. Its work calls for intellectual curiosity, discretion and meticulous attention to detail, appealing to professionals who value scholarship, commercial acumen and the exacting standards of the international art and luxury markets.

The Incoming Goods and Collections Technician supports the receipt, preparation, storage, movement and release of client property at Christie’s King Street, coordinating with specialist teams, photographers, clients and logistics partners. The role also supports sale and viewing operations, property handling and safe, accurate collections.

Role & Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming client property in accordance with Christie’s procedures.
• Unpack, condition-check, measure, tag and prepare property for photography and cataloguing.
• Accurately enter all required information into Christie’s systems.
• Prepare property for movement through the pre-sale workflow.
• Coordinate with Specialist Departments and photographers to ensure property is available when required.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating incoming deliveries to manage onsite deadlines and workflow.
• Prepare sold property for client collection and release.
• Liaise with Client Services, Post-Sale, Art Transport, shipping agents and clients regarding collections.
• Ensure property is correctly identified, tagged and prepared before release.
• Verify collection documentation and follow Christie’s release procedures.
• Support customer collections, transportation handovers and third-party releases.
• Escalate collection concerns, discrepancies or damage to management.
• Move property safely throughout Christie’s premises and storage locations.
• Assist with transfers between King Street and approved third-party storage facilities.
• Support saleroom, viewing, photography and Specialist Department activities as required.
• Handle, pack and store property in accordance with Christie’s standards.
• Assist with crate movements, packing and general operational support.
• Maintain a safe, organised and professional working environment.
• Support Christie’s 5S and sustainability initiatives.
• Comply with Health & Safety, security, confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Support peak sale periods through flexible working when required.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Experience in fine art handling, warehouse operations, logistics or collections.
• Good understanding of artwork handling and packing techniques.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Positive and collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Skills

Experience

Experience in fine art handling, warehouse operations, logistics or collections.

Workplace

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus 1 birthday leave day; guaranteed Christmas office closure from 25 December to 1 January in addition to annual leave; an additional week of annual leave in the year of each five-year anniversary; an additional volunteering day; donation matching up to £500 per year; a taxable Flexible Fitness Fund expense allowance of £400 per year; access to gallery exhibitions and guided tours; discretionary annual bonus based on business and employee performance, payable in March; pension contributions double-matched up to 5% of basic salary, with a maximum 10% contribution from Christie’s; private health insurance with no employee contribution and subsidised cover for family members; dental insurance, which may be extended at personal cost; income protection insurance after 12 months; life insurance from the first day; Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling; annual eyecare vouchers; Cycle to Work scheme; Christie’s Extras discounts; Seniorcare by Lottie eldercare solution; 16 weeks’ full pay on maternity leave; eligibility to return to work at 80% of the agreed normal weekly working pattern while being paid at 100%, after a minimum of 16 weeks’ leave; 10 sessions or days of childcare or eldercare back-up care per year; Christie’s Family Network.

Culture

Christie’s workplace culture centres on specialist expertise, intellectual curiosity and a shared appreciation for art and exceptional objects, with discretion and attentive client service shaping its professional environment. Its international auction business brings together specialists and colleagues across disciplines, combining a distinguished heritage with an evolving approach to digital engagement and the global art market.

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