The Company
Christie's, the world's largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments, or in one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business.
Why This Role Matters
The Incoming & Collections Inventory Technician is responsible for maintaining the flow, accuracy, and integrity of property throughout the warehouse and collection processes. This includes tagging, recording, photographing, condition checking, and moving items safely, while supporting internal teams and ensuring full compliance with inventory, security, and confidentiality standards.
How You'll Make an Impact
Inventory Intake & Control
* Support the Incoming Goods and Collections Technicians in communications and scheduling of onsite activity.
* Assist in managing the movement of property, ensuring all items are tagged, condition-checked, and accurately recorded in Christie's Inventory Management systems.
* Report all damages, losses, or inventory discrepancies immediately to the line manager.
* Maintain 100% item location accuracy across all storage areas in collaboration with Inventory Management and Specialist Departments.
* Perform monthly stock checks on all live inventory, including auction and private-sale items.
* Ensure stock is processed in line with inventory management guidelines.
* Collaborate with Inventory Management and Warehouse teams to relocate aged inventory to third-party (3P) warehouses and/or consolidate aged inventory onsite.
Logistics & Property Movement
* Move property safely and securely between departments, photography studios, and other operational areas.
* Provide logistical support for specialists during cataloguing and pre-sale lotting.
* Liaise with saleroom operations to ensure sales are ready to transfer by the agreed dates.
* Support the scheduling and facilitation of customer collections as required.
Photography, Cataloguing & Stakeholder Coordination
* Liaise with key stakeholders—including photographers, specialist departments, third-party suppliers, and restorers—to ensure items are photographed, catalogued, and prepared for viewing.
* Capture and maintain all required information within Christie's systems and offline tools, reporting key findings to stakeholders.
Compliance, Reporting & Process Improvement
* Report process adherence issues and provide insights and recommendations on root causes.
* Ensure full compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and internal security policies.
* Undertake all required training to ensure project requirements and deadlines are met.
* Meet assigned targets and KPIs through effective task planning and prioritisation.
* Complete additional tasks assigned by the Manager.
What you'll bring to the team
Skills & Competencies
* Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to work accurately and efficiently.
* Strong communication and presentation skills when working with internal and external stakeholders.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritise, and follow up promptly.
* Proactive, analytical problem-solver with a service-driven mindset.
* Strong customer service experience.
* Competent with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; familiarity with Oracle-based systems preferred.
* Ability to map and illustrate workflows using tools such as Visio or PowerPoint.
* Hard-working, self-motivated, and an effective team player.
* Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional weekends.
Experience & Professional Attributes
* Experience in inventory control, logistics, or warehouse operations.
* Art-handling expertise.
* Ability to work professionally, securely, and responsibly with sensitive client property.
* Desire to learn, develop, and share knowledge within the wider team.
* Willingness to support colleagues across departmental and specialist functions.
What's great about working for us
* 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave
* Christie's Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 1st Jan) – in addition to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family
* Additional 1 week's annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on
* Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that's important to you
* Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about
* Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)
* Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues
* Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year
* Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie's)
* Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members
* Dental Insurance – (may be extended at personal cost)
* Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months
* Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day
* Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling
* Eyecare vouchers (once a year)
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Christie's Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops
* Seniorcare by Lottie, a comprehensive eldercare solution
* Robust family first policy:
Ø 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
Ø Eligible to return to work for 80% of your agreed normal weekly working pattern while being paid as though you were working 100%, post a minimum of 16 weeks of leave
Ø Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
Ø Christies Family Network: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea…
*Christie's reserves the right to change company benefits at any time
Closing Date: Sunday 22nd February
Salary: £30,000 per annum
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