£26,936 – £26,936EntryFull Time
The Company
Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments, or in one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business.
Why This Role Matters
The successful candidate will provide day-to-day support to the Modern British & Irish Art Department in London, with a particular focus on research. They will work closely with the Specialist team in the preparation of cataloguing, hilling and pricing sessions, in addition to providing support to the wider team and the Sale Coordinator.
How You'll Make an Impact
Conduct in depth research on works which will be offered for sale, both at auction and privately
Write catalogue entries, where appropriate
Assist the specialist team in researching property for valuations and pricing sessions
Conduct research at external libraries such as the Tate Library, British Library and National Art Library
Assist Senior Specialists with proposals, where appropriate, conducting market research
Liaison with internal departments, including Photography, Valuations and other Specialist Departments
Assist the Sale Coordinator with general administration and logistics
Maintain library so it remains organised, re-shelving any books that are left out at the end of each day and ordering new catalogues so that it remains up to date
Respond to image and factsheet requests during sale week, assisting the specialist team and with client requests
Prepare factsheets, images, lot cards and other sale materials for all lots being offered for sale
Responsible for collecting and distributing post, arranging couriers and sending out catalogues
Maintain stock of stationery supplies in the department
Liaise with IT and Facilities to resolve any issues with office equipment
Overseeing and managing people on Work Experience placements with the department
What you’ll bring to the team
Keen interest/knowledge of Modern British & Irish Art
Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail
Strong organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritise
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication
Good research and writing skills, experience with Research Libraries is desirable
Good team worker and willingness to help out when needed
Hard working
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Ability to demonstrate client facing experience
Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (mainly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Ability to learn Christie’s systems including Canvas, JDE, intranet and website
What’s great about working for us
25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave
Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 2nd Jan) – in addition to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family
Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on
Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you
Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about
Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)
Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues
Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)
Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)
Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members
Dental Insurance – (may be extended at personal cost)
Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months
Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day
Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling
Eyecare vouchers (once a year)
Cycle to Work scheme
Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops
Robust family first policy:
16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
Four-day week, for eight weeks, at full pay on return from Maternity Leave
Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
The Stork Club: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea…
*Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time
Salary: £26,936 per annum
Closing Date: Sunday 17th May
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