Department Coordinator, Client Advisory

Christie's · London · GBP 30k–31k · Posted 18 September 2026

Full 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 function of this role is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Client Advisory EMEA team. The

duties

are varied and will follow the cycle of the sales calendar;

duties

will include support to allocated Client Advisors as well as to the overall department activity. This role will require strong time management

skills

to coordinate multiple conversations and projects at once and deliver to tight deadlines. The successful candidate should have strong independent follow up skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve issues. They should also be able to demonstrate sharp sensibility to hospitality and client service.

The role

provides

essential

general, operational, and administrative support that enables Client Advisors to focus on strategic client engagement, business development, and sales outcomes.

How You'll Make an Impact

General Support Directly support Client Advisors in all administrative aspects of their client relationships: accounts creation, maintaining up‑to‑date client records and purchase history where relevant, registering bids, providing last‑minute condition reports, images and any requested details, participate in telephone bidding, preparing sale packets, ensuring comprehensive post‑sale support Retain client preferred operational preferences in order to proactively support the Pre and Post Sale logistics and to be able to provide excellent customer service by anticipating client’s needs Other

duties

and projects, as assigned by Client Advisory Associate and Client Advisors Administrative Support Work closely and effectively with all specialists departments across all sale sites to timely gather team auctions and exhibitions information, ensure correct and timely distribution to

the team

Manage catalogues allocation and distribution Create purchase orders and sundry invoices, as required Ensure consistent department upkeep to client facing standards, including liaising with Facilities and manage department supplies Manage meeting arrangements, desks moves and IT troubleshooting Answer and follow‑through with incoming telephone calls to best assist clients in a timely manner Operational Support Work closely and effectively with Client Advisory Associate and Operational departments across all sales sites to provide

the team

with updates on Christie’s operational parameters and procedures Work closely with the Shipping Department to source competitive shipping quotes to dispatch lots to clients, and follow through shipping processes to minimise delays and maintain clients updated on timelines. Escalate shipping incidents or extended timelines when relevant What you’ll bring to

the team

Strong independent follow up

skills

to see tasks through to completion Educated to degree level or equivalent work

experience

Fluency in English is required Strong language

skills

are preferable Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication Strong client service

skills

including strong verbal and written communication

skills

Exceptional attention to detail Ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and work under pressure to tight deadlines Problem solver, able to think quickly to find effective resolutions to clients related issues Ability to work independently and take executive decisions Ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and sites Ability to remain calm in stressful situations Excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills, both internally and externally Knowledge of at least one European language preferred Proficient computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 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 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 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

£30,000 - £31,000 per annum Closing date - Sunday 27th September 2026 #LI-Hybrid

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