Jewellery Assessor

About the team:

Welcome to the vibrant world of Vintage Cash Cow where our Jewellery Team shines bright as they meticulously evaluate each piece of costume jewellery acquired. Were not just about assessing; were curators crafting meticulously curated collections to showcase and sell on multiple platforms. As one of the largest teams within our marketplace were on a mission to expand even further.

About the role:

Step into the role of a jewellery assessor and embark on a thrilling journey where youll immerse yourself in sorting researching curating and listing a dazzling array of jewellery items daily. Collaborate closely with your team and leaders to make informed decisions all while working independently but harmoniously within the team dynamic. At Vintage Cash Cow every day brings new lesions and discoveries.

Key goals and objectives:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of vintage antique and silver jewellery alongside costume jewellery.

• Sort an average of 78 boxes of jewellery per day and expand your knowledge across department categories.

• Curate approximately 80 highquality lots daily aiming for 95% accuracy in all aspects of the jewellery department.

• Master the art of identifying gold and silver jewellery at a glance including UK and foreign hallmarks and makers marks.

• Create lucrative lots from various jewellery categories to generate income.

• Identify item ages through clasps and findings separating highend fine and collectable pieces for alternative selling platforms.

• List grouped lots with precise and detailed descriptions using the companys listing tool.

In your first three months you will:

• Learn the ins and outs of sorting a wide range of costume jewellery.

• Attend comprehensive departmental and company training sessions.

• Foster effective communication with all team members.

• Develop a knack for decisionmaking regarding item categorisation and selling platforms.

• Adapt to a fastpaced environment whilst maintaining a thirst for continuous learning and knowledge sharing within your department.

In your first six months you will:

• Cement your role as an individual team member prioritising clear communication with colleagues and leaders.

• Deepen your knowledge across various jewellery categories.

• Maintain a stellar quality control rate of 95% or above.

• Aid the team in achieving departmental KPIs whilst consistently meeting personal targets.

• Accurately maintain departmental tracker sheets on a daily basis.

In your first year you will:

• Master the art of sorting curating and listing jewellery with precision and efficiency.

• Contribute to department housekeeping initiatives.

• Demonstrate adaptability to evolving departmental and business needs within a dynamic environment.

• Continue to seek out learning opportunities without compromising efficiency or accuracy.

Essential skills and experience:

• A profound understanding of precious metals and the ability to recognise hallmarks.

• At least 3 years of experience in the jewellery industry.

• A passion for embracing evolving work environments.

• Strong computer literacy skills.

• Exceptional teamwork abilities

• Experience handling costume and precious metal jewellery.

• Enthusiasm for embracing a dynamic working environment.

The Details:

• Location of Work:
• Working on our sites Vintage Cash Cow:
• Overland Park Morley LS27 7JP.
• Salary:
• up to 26500 depending on experience
• Hours:
  
  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday to Friday
  • Start time between 78am finish time between 34pm
• Benefits:
  • Be part of a rapidly growing company with so many opportunities to progress!
  • Free lunch tea coffee and snacks every day
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Medicash
  • 2 Community/ Charity days per year
  • Oliva Mental Health
  • Monthly contribution towards your gym membership
  • Regular socials and events

At Vintage Cash Cow we prioritise inclusivity and collaboration among departments to promote knowledge and expertise. We welcome individuals who value these principles and are ready to make a valuable contribution.

About Vintage Cash Cow

Theres an elephant in the boardroom. The unchecked consumption constant growth and focus on buying new is not an option in tomorrows market. Companies around the world must stop their reliance on finite resources that cant keep coming out of the ground. Changing consumer behaviour is demanding companies change; less new fewer shortlife items more reCommerce more reuse and more recycling. The costofliving crisis is catalysing and accelerating this change; its simply cheaper to do the right thing.

Youll know that buying and selling old and vintage items isnt easy for most people so weve set out to change that. Vintage Cash Cow is on a mission to become the leading brand for buying and selling all things vintage valuable and occasionally peculiar. By delivering unrivalled convenience and care with our fair trustworthy and personal service we believe we can own this space in the UK and overseas.

We arent doing this entirely alone. Weve raised VC investment from Dutch Founders Fund and Airbridge Equity Partners including from the founders of WeTransfer Just Eat Benelux and TreatWell. With their support and our unwavering commitment to changing the game for good globally this role is an exciting opportunity to join a brand primed for liftoff.