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
This role will p rovide day-to-day support to the Chairman , Middle East & Africa in preparing catalogue notes and researching art works at Christie’s headquarters on King St in London.
The role
will involve liaising with key partners and clients to facilitate exhibition s , auctions and priva te s a les as re quired . F luen t wr itten and spoken English and Arabic are required . How You'll Make an Impact (
Duties
include but are not limited to the following) Research Art Market & Art History research, including for special exhibitions. Writing catalogue notes for artworks to be included in written proposals, pitches and to support selling exhibitions and auctions, specifically with a focus on Modern & Contemporary Middle Eastern Art. Assist the Chairman MENA and the Art Department in building and preparing supporting documents for their sales.
Prospective client research Assist with ad-hoc client buying research and requirements. Administrative Support Working with the Executive Assistant team to support the Chairman MENA daily schedule by proactive diary management Assisting with travel arrangements and expense submission Ensuring that messages for Chairman are passed on Support by greeting clients, take to meeting room and assist with required refreshments Managing Catalogue inventory by insuring the Chairman receives available catalogues Liaising with IT to resolve any issues with office equipment Maintaining stationery supplies in the Department Responsible for collecting and distributing post daily Arranging couriers, maintaining printers Ad – hoc shipping requests and coordination Building Power Point presentations as required What you’ll bring to
the team
Language
skills
fluent in English, with Arabic strongly preferred Educated to degree level Ability to demonstrate client facing
experience
Superb attention to detail and exceptional interpersonal
skills
Ability to prioritise and work under tight deadlines Team player, motivated Strong IT
skills
with familiarity of all Microsoft packages Previous work experience – either paid or voluntary Interest and knowledge of the Arab world be preferred 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
Closing Date
Sunday 12th July
Salary
£26,936 per annum #LI-Hybrid
