Head Technician
Confidential
Posted: March 12, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are seeking a skilled Head Technician to join our team in London, responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of our technicians, including installation, de-installation, and event coordination.
Required Skills
Job Description
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 even
Pack artworks safely for local delivery or transfer and liaise with the relevant stakeholde
Maintain a clean and safe working environmen
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 require
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 te
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 warehouse and Berkeley sq.
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
ADDITONAL 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.