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