Company Overview
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
The Graduate Intern, Chairman’s Office will provide day‑to‑day support to the UK Chairman’s Office and specifically the Deputy Chairman, Christie’s International, reporting to the Business Development Manager.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Support to Deputy Chairman, Christie’s International
- Assist the Deputy Chairman and UK Chairman with sales and client‑related research, using departmental libraries, archives and museums to research Furniture and Decorative Arts for upcoming London, Paris and New York Sales
- Assist with similar research for Estates Appraisals and Valuations
- Monitor client activity alongside the Deputy Chairman’s Executive Assistant
- Assist with general office administration, managing client paperwork
- Work collaboratively with the Executive Assistant, supporting their tasks where required
- Periodically answer phone calls and deal with client requests
- Print price lists, buyer lists and press releases post‑sale
- Assist members of the UK Chairman’s Office with general administration, special projects and special events
- Assist with collating material for the weekly UK Business Forum, including research around potential business opportunities and ongoing business
- Scan daily newspapers and magazines for business‑related articles and any updates to client information, flagging any UK business opportunities to the Business Development Manager
- Track consignments and other UK Chairman’s Office business
- Provide support around client engagement and special events
- Assist with set up for meetings and boardroom lunches and greet clients on arrival
- Cover telephones during periods of absence
- Assist with processing expenses and invoices for members of the UK Chairman’s Office
- Ordering supplies, such as stationery, and managing post and sending catalogues
What You’ll Bring To The Team
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Previous research experience, ideally relating to Furniture and Decorative Arts
- Knowledge of and/or an interest in UK heritage and collections
- Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with superiors and peers
- Excellent organizational skills
- Previous relevant work experience
- Strong time management and task efficiency, as often working independently
- Ability to multitask and manage several projects at once
- Excellent presentation skills for research projects with exceptional attention to detail
What’s Great About Working For Us
- 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave
- Christie’s 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 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 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
- Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops
- Seniorcare by Lottie, a comprehensive eldercare solution
- Robust family first policy
Maternity & Other Benefits
- 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
- Eligible to return to work at 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
- Dependent back‑up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
- Christies Family Network: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea…
- Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time
Closing Date: Sunday 17th May
Salary: £26,936
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