Graduate Intern, Islamic and Indian Art

The Company

Christies the worlds 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

This internship will provide day-to-day support to the following teams in the Classic Art Group: Islamic & Indian Art and Rugs & Carpets with the potential to develop both specialist and administrative skills.

How Youll Make an Impact

Administrative Support

• Support the Sale Coordinator in the day to day running of the departments

• Assist the Sale Coordinator with pre-sale administrative processes and due diligence

• Assist the Sale Coordinator with post-sale processes

• Assist Specialists and Sale Coordinator with catalogue preparation

• Any other tasks required as and when they arise.

Research/Specialist Support

• Support Specialists with cataloguing and research whether within Christies or at external libraries/museums

• Assist in warehouse and archives when required

• Upkeep of departmental libraries and offices

• Aid catalogue distribution and binding

• Assist in setting up and maintaining sale views

• Assist in taking condition images as requested by clients

Miscellaneous

• Any other tasks required as and when they arise

What youll bring to the team

• Self-motivated and highly-organised

• History of Art Economics or Social Sciences Graduate (or other relevant degree / industry experience)

• Previous work experience either paid or voluntary within the Art Sector preferred but not essential

• Language skills (fluent in English plus other European or Middle Eastern languages are advantageous)

• Ability to demonstrate client facing experience

• Strong IT skills with familiarity of all Microsoft packages

Whats great about working for us

• 25 days annual leave 1 day Birthday leave

• Christies 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 weeks 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 thats 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 Christies)

• 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

• Christies 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

*Christies reserves the right to change company benefits at any time

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th July

Salary: 26936 per annum

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