Junior Registrar & Art Handler

Job Summary

Bernheim Gallery is seeking an experienced Registrar to join our dedicated and dynamic team in London. This full time position requires a minimum of two years experience in a similar role, preferably within the art industry. The role will be based at Bernheim Gallery, London 5 days per week.

Job Description

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Manage the gallery's inventory across onsite and offsite storage facilities in the UK and Switzerland.

Liaise with institutions, clients and artists' studios to provide estimates and organise incoming and outgoing shipments of artwork.

Coordinate and supervise artwork movements with shipping companies and storage facilities, ensuring best practices in care and handling.

Ongoing management of import, TA and Bond status of works, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

Prepare detailed internal and formal condition reports of artworks for incoming loans, consignments and new inventory.

Manage insurance policies for artworks and maintain accurate insurance records.

Liaise, coordinate and manage freelance technicians and oversee the installation and deinstallation of exhibitions as well as the gallery's viewing rooms. Hands on technician experience

Maintain and update the gallery's Artlogic database; proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Art logic is required.

Overseeing the building maintenance, liaising with the landlord, building managers and contractors on maintenance and repairs.

Job Requirements

The Registrar should have the ability to manage and execute large-scale projects, both at the gallery and elsewhere, whilst simultaneously addressing requests that arise day to day in an efficient and timely manner. The Registrar will work very closely with the other members of the gallery team, sharing best practices regarding the movement of artworks for exhibitions and sales. The role will be client facing at times so excellent interpersonal skills are necessary.

The candidate must be highly organised, detail-oriented, dedicated, and flexible, and happy to take on practical tasks, including handling of artworks. Knowledge of contemporary art and art operations are necessary and experience using Artlogic is a benefit. A degree in Fine Arts/Art History is desirable and experience in art shipping agents would be considered a valuable asset. We are seeking someone who is engaged, collaborative and able to make a long-term commitment to the gallery. Salary commensurate with experience

Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all artworks and exhibitions are properly documented, handled and installed, transported, and cared for according to the highest professional standards. They will oversee all logistics related to the shipment of incoming and outgoing artworks, assist with exhibition installations, and provide clients with crating and shipping estimates.

The role requires knowledge of loan and consignment agreements, a strong working knowledge of international customs procedures, and a high level of understanding of registrar and art handling practices.

Job Overview

Job Title: Junior Registrar & Art Handler

Salary: £25k-£30k

Hours: Full time

Role: Technical & Production

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: Thu, 03 Dec 2026

Location: London

How to Apply

If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for contemporary art and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience to lola@bernheimgallery.com, katia@bernheimgallery.com and albie@bernheimgallery.com by 5pm, 3rd December 2026.

Contact name: Lola Teller

Contact email: lola@bernheimgallery.com

Contact name: Katia Almerini

Contact email: katia@bernheimgallery.com