Graduate Intern Post War & Contemporary Art (Six Months)

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 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
The successful candidate would provide day-to-day support to the Post-War & Contemporary Art Department in London supporting the Sale Coordinators and assisting Cataloguers and Junior Specialists with research preparation of cataloguing hilling and pricing sessions in addition to general everyday tasks.

How Youll Make an Impact

Support the team in the day-to-day running of the department
Assist senior team members in researching property for sale valuations and pricing sessions
Conduct in-depth research on works which will be offered in the upcoming sales sometimes involving off-site visits to external libraries in London (British Library National Art Library and Tate Library)
Maintain library so it remains organised/ re-shelving any books that are left out at the end of each day
Assists with proposals where appropriate and the writing of auction catalogue notes
Prepare factsheets images and lot cards for all sale lots
Respond to image and factsheet requests assist Specialist team with client requests during sale week
Liaise with internal departments including Proposals Image Editing and Valuations
Responsible for collecting and distributing post daily arranging couriers sending out catalogues
Maintain stock of stationery supplies in the Department
Liaise with IT to resolve any issues with office equipment maintain printers and paperstock

What youll bring to the team
Interest/knowledge of Post-War & Contemporary Art required

Strong organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritise

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including superior written and spoken communication

Language skills (fluent in English) French German and Italian desirable

Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail

Good research and writing skills experience with research libraries is desirable

Good team worker and willingness to help out when needed

Hard workingAbility to remain calm in stressful situations

Ability to demonstrate client facing experience

Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (mainly Excel PowerPoint Word Outlook and Teams)

Ability to learn Christies systems

Whats great about working for us

• 25 days annual leave 1 day Birthday leave

• Christies Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec 2nd 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

• Robust family first policy:

16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
Four-day week for eight weeks at full pay on return from Maternity Leave
Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
The Stork Club: 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: Sunday 2nd August

Salary: 26936 per annum

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