Exhibitions Technician

Lygia Clark Rede de Elásticos (Elastic Net) 1973

Exhibition Technician

The Exhibition Technician assists the Gallery Technical Manager in the safe and
professional delivery of the Gallery’s exhibition programme, gallery events and hires. The
role requires that the Exhibition Technician, with support from the Gallery Technical
Manager, helps to direct a team of freelance Technicians/Art Handlers. The Exhibition
Technician will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of a workshop and stores,
ensuring all exhibition facilities are fit for purpose and Health and Safety compliant. The
Exhibition Technician will also routinely assist the Gallery Technical Manager in the upkeep and conservation of all installed exhibitions. In addition, the Exhibitions Technician may be asked to lead on the installation of small displays and deputise for the Gallery Technical Manager as required.

Conditions of work

• Contract: Permanent
• Hours of work: Full-time (36.25 hours). Monday to Friday, 9:30am– 5:45pm (with one hour unpaid lunch). During install periods working hours are 8:30am-5:30pm. Due to the nature of the job, flexibility may be required to your normal working hours. Additionally, some early morning, evening and weekend work might be required, as well as occasional travel. The additional hours will be compensated by time off in lieu.
• Salary: £28,000-£29,000 per annum dependent on experience
• Probationary period: 6 months
• Notice period: 2 months (1 week during probation)

For further information, please download the Job Pack.

To apply:

Please complete the application form and diversity monitoring form, and return to recruitment@whitechapelgallery.org by 10:00am on Monday, 28 October 2024.

Interviews will be on 5 November 2024.

We want our workforce to represent all sections of the community and expect all our employees to commit to creating an equal, diverse and inclusive environment.

Charity number: 312162 Company number: 4093862