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 260 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
Cataloguing, researching and note writing for the Old Masters department.
How You'll Make an Impact
Catalogue lots according to Christie’s standard practice Research lots including attribution, bibliography, provenance and exhibition history using publications, London Libraries and online resources Liaise with the Restitution team regarding further provenance research as required in coordination with Heads of sale Co-ordinate departmental ‘hilling’ sessions (when Specialists meet to discuss attributions and estimates of pictures) Act as liaison with external experts both for research (to ensure that attributions are watertight and reflect current scholarship) and to build strong relationships on behalf of the department Write catalogue entries for lots under the guidance of the relevant Specialists Help prepare condition reports for Day sale and Collection sales Assist with laying out, pagination, proofing of the catalogues and co-ordinate the sourcing of comparative images and relevant copyright Co-ordinate catalogue photography and colour checking Liaise with external restorers, framers and providers of technical analysis (x-ray / IRR / dendrochronology etc.) Respond to general, external, departmental enquiries What you’ll bring to
the team
Bachelors/Masters degree Demonstrated research
skills
and written
skills
Fluent written and spoken English Fluency in a second European language
desirable
Strong follow-up
skills
with attention to detail Ability to multi-task and prioritize Excellent organisational
skills
with an ability to manage pressure and very tight deadlines Exceptional client service
skills
including strong verbal and written communication
skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication Ability to work collaboratively across multiple groups and sites Ability to remain calm in stressful situations Ability to problem solve creatively Ability to work independently and as part of a team What’s great about working for us 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 2nd Jan) – in additional 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 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 Robust family first policy: Ø 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave Ø Four-day week, for eight weeks, at full pay on return from Maternity Leave Ø Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year Ø The Stork Club: 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
£31,000 - £32,000 per annum
Closing Date
Sunday 26th April #LI-Hybrid
