Incoming & Collections Inventory Technician; Temp

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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…