Art Valuation Coordinator (German‑Speaking)

Cultural Signal; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Christie’s in London is seeking a Valuations Coordinator to support Estates, Appraisals & Valuations Account Managers across cross-category valuations, sale proposals, and consignments.

You will assist with typing, proofreading and organizing valuation documents, manage multilingual tasks (German) and coordinate with senior colleagues to ensure accuracy and timely delivery in a fast-paced art environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience.
• Strong relationship and in-depth knowledge of international auction houses preferred.
• Highly organised with proven ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication.
• Flexible team player with initiative.
• Strong follow-up

Responsibilities

• Valuation production/support: assist Account Managers on valuation projects, planning, travel, research, typing, archiving, and checks.
• Undertake smaller valuations with approval, reporting progress to colleagues at relevant stages.
• Coordinate typing, correcting and proofreading valuation documents in manuscript and audiotape; ensure final work before handing to Account Managers.
• Coordinate printing and binding of valuations, organising sign off for single figure valuations.
• Cross referencing valuation and client information between documents.
• Type and proof valuations in European languages, specifically German, where necessary.
• Assist with uploading digital voice files and photographs from valuation visits.
• Prepare Valuation Briefs, Letters of Engagement, Consignment Agreements, Schedules of Property for sale and other related paperwork.
• Organise and where required oversee the removal of client property, including shipping, export, import and warehousing.
• Oversee pre- and post-sale care including sale tracking and assist Account Managers with multidepartment consignments.

Skills

German language

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team player

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

CAMS

COS

JDE

Job description

Christie’s in London is seeking a Valuations Coordinator to support Estates, Appraisals & Valuations Account Managers across cross-category valuations, sale proposals, and consignments.

You will assist with typing, proofreading and organizing valuation documents, manage multilingual tasks (German) and coordinate with senior colleagues to ensure accuracy and timely delivery in a fast-paced art environment.