• Job Description

  Req#: JR00012574

  What you’ll be doing

  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 Associate Specialist in the preparation of cataloguing, hilling and pricing sessions, in addition to providing support to the rest of the specialist team and the Sale Coordinator.

  What your day might look like

  • 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

  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 additional 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)

  • Life Insurance policy from first day – 3x annual base salary

  • Generous retirement plans: We will double match your pension contribution upto 5% (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)

  • AXA Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members

  • Unum Dental Care – (may be added at personal cost)

  • Guaranteed income insurance in the event of sickness, personal injury and occupational injury

  • Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling

  • Eyecare vouchers (once a year)

  • Cycle to Work scheme

  • 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 Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops

  *Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time

  Close date: 28th April

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• About the company

  Christie's is a British auction house. It was founded in 1766 by James Christie.

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