Job Description
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 our more Operational focused 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 constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Business Judgment, & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.
Why This Role Matters
The successful candidate would provide day-to-day support to the Prints Department in London, supporting the Specialists and Sale Coordinator with preparation of cataloguing, hilling and research, in addition to general every-day and administrative tasks.
How You'll Make an Impact
Conduct in-depth research on works which will be offered in the upcoming sales, sometimes involving off-site visits to external libraries in London (British Library, National Art Library and Tate Library)
Assist the specialist team in researching property for valuations
Write catalogue entries, where appropriate
Assist with expertise submissions, as required
Assist with image editing, photography and proofing, where appropriate
Liaison with internal departments, including Photography, Image Editing, Valuations and other Specialist Departments
Assist the Sale Coordinator with general administration and logistics
Prepare factsheets, images and lot cards for all sale lots
Respond to image and factsheet requests, assist specialist team and client requests during sale week
Maintain library so it remains organised/re-shelving any books that are left out at the end of each day
Responsible for collecting and distributing post, arranging couriers, sending out catalogues
Maintain stock of stationery supplies in the Department
Liaise with IT to resolve any issues with office equipment, maintain printers and paper stock
Assist Senior Specialist with expenses, where required
Other tasks as assigned by manager
What you’ll bring to the team
Keen interest/knowledge of Prints
Language skills (fluent in English and one other European language preferred)
Strong organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritise
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication
Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail
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 – 1st 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 (taxable)
Dental Insurance: (may be extended at personal cost)
Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months of employment
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
Seniorcare by Lottie: a comprehensive eldercare solution
·Robust family first policy:
Ø 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
Ø Eligible to return to work for 80% of your agreed normal weekly working pattern while being paid as though you were working 100%, post a minimum of 16 weeks of leave
Ø Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
Ø Christies Family Network: 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
Closing Date: Sunday 21st June
#LI-Hybrid (Minimum 4 days in the office)