Apprenticeship Programme - Autumn 2027 Start - School Leaver Programme

00101 CMW Ltd Company; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Volunteer day

Pension matching

Private health insurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Christie’s Apprenticeship Programme is a school leaver opportunity based at our London Headquarters near Green Park. We offer circa 30 apprenticeships across Finance, Legal, Marketing, HR, Events, Operations and Specialist Art departments. The programme runs around 15 months, leading to a professional qualification and hands-on experience.

You will develop a wide range of skills, be mentored by industry experts, and join a team dedicated to integrity and excellence. Autumn 2027 intake.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above including Maths and English
• Positive attitude with willingness to contribute
• Team oriented and collaborative
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Effective and flexible communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support multiple departments to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly
• Based at London HQ near Green Park and participate across the organisation
• Gain professional qualification while gaining work experience during the apprenticeship

Skills

GCSEs 5+

Team orientated

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Education

GCSEs (5 A*-C)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Welcome to Christie’s Apprenticeship Programme Application. Please note, this is a school leavers programme; those who have obtained a Bachelors degree or higher will not be considered. Please look at our other Early Careers options. Thank you for your interest in joining our award-winning apprenticeship programme. This application is your first step towards an exciting opportunity with us.

The Company 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 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.

About the role

Our Apprentices are based at our London Headquarters near Green Park, and work across the organisation, supporting many different departments to ensure the seamless, day-to-day running of the World’s leading Auction House. We are seeking bright, dynamic school-leavers looking to start their career through an Apprenticeship rather than pursue a degree at University. If you are a school leaver with drive and ambition to be successful, fresh ideas and a positive attitude, we can offer you the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by industry experts during your time at Christie’s. The Christie’s Apprenticeship Programme, starting Autumn 2027, could be for you.

What opportunities we’re offering

We are offering circa 30 Apprenticeships across our business from Finance, Legal, Marketing, HR, Events, Operations and Specialist Art departments. You will be able to gain a professional qualification whilst gaining work experience at the world’s leading art business. The length of our Apprenticeships is course dependent but usually around 15 months.

What you’ll bring to the team

• 5 GCSE’s at a grade 5 or above, including Maths and English
• Positive attitude with someone wanting to roll their sleeves up and get involved
• Team oriented
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Effective and flexible communication skills
• Able to focus on the task at hand and follow through to completion
• Any experience or exposure to office work would be helpful

Application Process

At this stage, you are applying to our general apprenticeship programme. You do not need to select a specific department yet. Once the posting has closed in early March; if you meet the eligibility criteria, we will be providing you with detailed overviews and introductions to each department. You will then be invited to indicate your preferences before the next stage of the process.

What’s great about working for us

• 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave
• Christie’s 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 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: 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.

Benefits held by the employer

*Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time

Salary

£21,000 per annum

Closing date

7th March 2027

Company

Christie’s is the world’s leading art business. Since 1766, we are known for our extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Every year, we offer around 350 live and online auctions in over 80 specialist categories – including all areas of fine and decorative arts, Asian art and luxury collectables – as well as a long and successful history of private sales. Contact us in 46 countries, or visit one of our 10 international salerooms in London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich and Shanghai. Our Recruitment Privacy Notice can be found here