Auction Assistant Manager | London - St James's Auctions

Trade Gazette; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BUPA care

Bonus scheme

Lunch allowance

Days in lieu of weekend work

Competitive pay

Job summary

St James's Auctions in London seeks an Auction Assistant Manager to join a small, friendly team. You will support the Head of Auctions across the full auction cycle, gaining experience in photography, catalogue production, invoicing and customer enquiries by email, phone and in person.

A proactive, organised approach and strong attention to detail are essential in this busy role. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple deadlines, and contribute to the

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an auction house or related environment is essential.
• Enthusiastic, dependable and willing to learn.
• Highly organised with ability to communicate confidently with colleagues and customers.

Responsibilities

• Photography and image editing for catalogues and listings.
• Catalogue production and proofreading to high standards.
• Invoicing and processing results; handling customer enquiries by email, telephone and in person.
• Assist with administration surrounding auctions; multiple deadlines and tasks.
• Support with auction cycle and contribute to efficient department operations.
• Regular contact with clients, bidders and consignors to maintain professional communication.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Deadline management

Tools

Photo editing

Job description

St James's Auctions are inviting applications for an Auction Assistant Manager to join our small and friendly team. If you are looking for a full-time role working in a busy London auction house, please submit your CV today.

About us

About us
St James's Auctions was established in 2004 as the auction division of Knightsbridge Coins, a thriving business founded in the mid-1970s. Based in the prestigious quarter of St James's in the heart of London, we are one of the UK's most reputable auction houses for coins, medallions, tokens, and paper money.

About you

About you
You should have a genuine interest in the auction trade and be keen to develop your knowledge and experience within a specialist auction house. You will be a quick learner who is comfortable working in a busy environment and able to manage a varied workload.

You will be highly organised, articulate and confident communicating with colleagues and customers. Good administrative skills and strong attention to detail are essential, as is the ability to work accurately to deadlines.

Previous experience in an auction house or a related environment is essential. Most importantly, we are looking for someone enthusiastic, dependable and willing to learn who will become a valued member of our team.

About the role

About the role
Working closely with the Head of Auctions, you will play an important role in the smooth running of our auctions from start to finish. This is a varied, hands-on position within a small team, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to gain experience across all aspects of the auction process.

Your responsibilities will include photography and image editing, catalogue production, proofing and ensuring auction information is accurate and presented to a high standard. You will also assist with the administration surrounding auctions, including invoicing, processing results and dealing with customer enquiries by email, telephone and in person.

The role will involve working across multiple auctions and deadlines, so excellent organisation and attention to detail are essential. You will need to be able to manage a variety of tasks, prioritise your workload and work efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

As you become familiar with our systems and processes, you will be expected to take increasing responsibility for aspects of the auction cycle and to contribute to the efficient running of the department. You will work closely with colleagues across the business and have regular contact with clients, bidders and consignors, making good communication and a professional, approachable manner important to the role.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to develop a career in the auction industry and wants to become involved in the practical and administrative side of running a specialist London auction house.

What we offer

• BUPA care
• Bonus scheme
• Daily lunch allowance
• Days in lieu of weekend work
• Competitive pay depending on experience