Fine Art Property Controller: Inbound, Stock & Cashier

Fine Art Property Controller Bonhams London, Greater London

Founded in , Bonhams is one of the world's leading auction houses — defined by connection, and home to the curious.

With over years of expertise, Bonhams operates a global network of trusted specialists across countries, including flagship salerooms in London, New York, Paris and Hong Kong. Across more than specialist categories, Bonhams serves collectors of every kind — from emerging to established — with the objects, stories and expertise that define their collecting journey.

Beyond auctions, Bonhams is both a destination for discovery and for industry-leading services and support. Its rotating programme of exhibitions and public programming is free and open to all, reflecting a longstanding commitment to curiosity, cultural conversation and the enduring power of objects.

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Bonhams: A house built on knowledge. Defined by connection. Home to the curious.

The Fine Art Property Controller plays a key role in managing incoming property, supervising current stock management, and the collection/cashiering process. Working closely with specialist departments, clients and shippers, this role ensures the seamless movement, organisation, and security of fine art property while maintaining high operational and service standards.

• Supervise the arrival of items from Bonhams inter-branch van, clients and third party shippers, ensuring correct handling and location of artwork.
• Safely unpack, condition-check, and barcode items, coordinating their movement to photography, storage or other allocated location.
• Liaise with clients, shippers, and specialist departments regarding deliveries and communicate details to the wider Operations team.
• Work with the Photography Team to prioritise newly arrived artwork for shooting.

• Maintain accurate inventory records on Bonhams internal system.
• Ensure efficient stock control and space optimisation within the Collections department.
• Conduct monthly stock checks and provide reports on storage and lot status.
• Organise and be involved with the safe relocation of property once free storage periods expire.
• Collaborate with the Post Sale team to address uncollected lots
• Maintain order and accessibility in storage areas, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Periodically review and manage crate inventory, disposing of crates when necessary.

• Ensure post-sale procedures are handled efficiently, safeguarding artwork condition and lot accuracy at all times.
• Oversee the safe handover of artwork to clients or shippers, ensuring systems are accurately updated and the correct documentation archived.
• Process payments ensuring compliance with financial procedures.
• Coordinate with internal teams—including Client Services, Compliance, and Credit Control—to facilitate seamless transactions.

• Maintain strong communication with Operations, Specialist Departments, and external carriers.
• Comply with Bonhams safe practices and safeguard artwork at all times.
• Assist with internal incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring correct consignment and tracking.
• Assist with packing artwork when required and unpacking and condition checking of received artwork
• Provide post-sale support and ensure correct documentation is recorded for audit purposes.
• Maintain accurate stock management including records of collected artwork
• Cover cashiers desk, taking payment when necessary.
• Ensure housekeeping is up to date and all key areas remain clear and operational at all times.
• Report any accidents, damage, or loss to the Head of Saleroom and relevant departments.
• Adapt to the seasonal nature of the auction industry, including occasional overtime, weekend work, and travel between Bonhams locations.

• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure of deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and flexible approach to work.
• Previous experience in handling…