Warehouse Manager (Fine Art)
25 days ago
London
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Warehouse Manager to join a leading commercial gallery in London. This position is ideal for an experienced fine art logistics professional who can lead warehouse operations while remaining hands-on with technical art handling and storage requirements. You will play a key role in safeguarding and managing high-value artworks within a fast-paced gallery environment. What You’ll Be Doing: • Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations within a commercial gallery setting, • Lead, manage, and develop warehouse staff and art handlers, • Coordinate the safe receipt, storage, and dispatch of artworks, • Supervise packing, crating, and condition reporting of fine art, • Ensure museum-grade handling standards are consistently maintained, • Manage inventory systems and maintain accurate artwork location tracking, • Plan logistics for exhibitions, art fairs, and client installations, • Liaise with couriers, shippers, framers, and conservators, • Maintain strict environmental controls and storage standards, • Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and industry best practice, • Support installation teams with technical handling when required, • Monitor operational efficiency, budgets, and warehouse performance What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience managing a fine art warehouse or gallery storage facility, • Strong leadership skills with the ability to direct teams and projects, • Hands-on experience in art handling, packing, and technical installation, • In-depth understanding of fine art storage standards and environmental controls, • Excellent organisational and inventory management skills, • Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with artists, clients, and internal teams