Trainee 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:

As a Trainee Jewellery Assessor youll dive into a thrilling journey of sorting researching and curating a stunning array of jewellery items daily. Collaborate closely with your team and leaders to make informed decisions while soaking up knowledge and experience in our dynamic environment.

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.

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

In your first three months you will:

• Learn the intricacies of sorting costume jewellery.

• Attend thorough training sessions.

• Communicate effectively with your team.

• Develop decisionmaking skills regarding categorisation and selling platforms.

• Embrace a fastpaced environment while prioritising continuous learning.

In your first six months you will:

• Establish yourself as a vital team member.

• Deepen your knowledge across various jewellery categories.

• Maintain a stellar quality control rate.

• Contribute to achieving departmental KPIs and meet personal targets.

• Ensure accurate maintenance of departmental tracker sheets.

In your first year you will:

• Master sorting curating and listing jewellery with precision and efficiency.

• Contribute to departmental housekeeping.

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

• Continue seeking learning opportunities while maintaining efficiency and accuracy.

Essential skills and experience:

• An understanding of precious metals and hallmarks.

• At least 1 years of experience in the jewellery industry.

• Enthusiasm for dynamic work environments.

• Strong computer literacy skills.

• Exceptional teamwork abilities

• Experience handling costume and precious metal jewellery.

The Details:

• Location of Work:
• Working on our sites Vintage Cash Cow:
• Overland Park Morley LS27 7JP.
• Salary:
  
• 22500 starting salary
• 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.