Jewellery Internship London 2024

The successful candidate would provide general assistance and support to specialists and the sale coordinator on all sale related activity. This role will provide the candidate with a solid understanding of the functionality of the Jewellery department at Christie's. The Internship would commence in March and run until July.

The role

Specific duties & responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• General assistance to all staff in the day to day running of the department - answering phones, distributing daily post, department housekeeping including maintenance of department library, etc
• Assist with all aspects of sale production – cataloguing property, organising photography, proof reading material, arranging the sale webpage
• Maintaining sale databases to ensure information is easily accessible to department - recording details of makers, circa dates and countries of origin, categorising property by type
• Assist Specialists on valuations where appropriate – conducting in depth research, gathering material, preparing images, working on proposal documents, escorting clients through the building
• Assist the Art Handler to unpack and tag incoming property and check if paperwork, boxes, and other accessories are present
• Oversee secure handling of Jewellery to photo studio for photographing as instructed
• Assist with image management post-photography
• Assist with marketing and promotion of the sale
• Help prepare assets for condition reports including printing reports and taking photos
• Provide support during Auction exhibitions - setting up property, attending the viewing, assisting clients to handle the property
• Help Art Handler to pack and un-pack shipments
• Liaise with logistics teams to arrange shipments for exhibitions or send property to workshops
• Provide general support with tours by preparing lots cards and arranging printed property lists, condition reports, and certificates
• Help to update excel trackers as required
• Other duties as required

The candidate

• A completed gemmological qualification, or in the process of studying towards one
• A demonstrated interest in the Jewellery market
• Exceptional organizational skills including ability to multi-task, prioritise and manage multiple processes
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up to see tasks through to completion
• Knowledge of the auction workflow and processes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication, with the ability to utilise these to satisfy clients
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and sites
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to creatively problem solve
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

The benefits

• Discretionary Bonus Target: (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year) 
• Christie’s office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 2nd Jan) 
• 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave   
• Additional 1 week’s annual leave in the anniversary year (5, 10, 15 etc years’ service) 
• Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable) 
• Life Assurance  
• AXA Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members (taxable benefit) 
• 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  
• Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops