Bonhams

About the Bonhams Network

Founded in 1793, Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, with the largest number of international salerooms, offering the widest range of collecting categories and selling at all price points. Bonhams is recognised for its bespoke service, and a dedication to local market relationships, enhanced by a global platform. With 14 salerooms, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually, across more than 60 specialist categories, including fine art, collectables, luxury, wine & spirits, and collector cars. In 2022, Bonhams added four international auction houses to its network: Bukowskis, Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen; Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris and Brussels; and Skinner, Massachusetts. The success of Bonhams’ global strategy is a result of recognising the shift in growing intercontinental buying and increased digital engagement.

About the Role

The Part Time Art Handler will support the operations of the warehouse, ensuring the timely flow of property inbound and outbound, ensuring due care and attention is paid to property safety, inventory accuracy and client service. This is a hands-on role in a busy Auction House warehouse dealing with many different and varied types of objects through the auction process.

In your role as Part-Time Art Handler, you will be required to carry out the following:

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Physically working in the warehouse moving stock, including loading and unloading trucks
• Assist and support the Warehouse supervisor
• Assist and support Photographers during shoots
• Working with, supervising 3rd party companies, and ensuring they comply with appropriate ways of working
• Ensuring all paperwork is completed and processed correctly with focus on inventory accuracy and invoice management when necessary
• Safely and correctly handling, storing and packing stock, ensuring to compile to all Bonham’s procedures and H&S guidelines and requirements
• Supply excellent client service to clients and/or their representatives
• Working with other internal Bonhams departments to meet targets/deadlines
• Physically handling and checking, including all paperwork requirements for all planned and ad hoc deliveries and collections
• In addition to the tasks and responsibilities listed, you may be required to perform other duties as assigned by your Manager.

Key Skills and Experience

• Able work well under pressure, with the ability to prioritise a heavy workload, maintaining attention to detail and be prepared to take the initiative
• Able to work without supervision, as part of a team and be flexible
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook and the ability to learn Bonham software A3 quickly)
• Highly organised with the ability to keep efficient records.
• Excellent communication and client services skills
• Enthusiasm and “can do” attitude for the job
• Punctuality
• Full driver’s licence with experience of driving 3 ½ tonne truck would be desirable

Please note, a large proportion of the tasks required for this role (approximately 75%) involve heavy lifting.

What We Offer

Some of our benefits and perks include:

• 28 days holidays (including Bank Holidays), increasing to 33 with service.
• Private Health Care
• Health & Wellbeing Assistance Program

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by the 27th May 2025 at midnight.

We thank you for your interest in this position but please note that we will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration.

Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.