General Valuer - Fine Art & Antiques

D.R.A.W RECRUITMENT; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An auction house in the east of England is seeking a pro-active Valuer to join their small team. The successful candidate will have previous auction experience with good knowledge of antiques and collectables. Responsibilities include dealing with enquiries, cataloguing, and providing valuations. The role is full-time, but a four-day workweek might be considered for the right candidate. Occasional Saturday work will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within an auction house is essential.
• Ability to engage with clients at all levels.
• Ability to handle heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with pre-sale and post-sale enquiries.
• Cataloguing towards monthly auctions.
• Production of condition reports.
• Providing valuations to the public.
• Attend and participate in auctions and viewings.
• Pre- and post-sale administration.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client engagement

Multi-tasking

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Our client is an auction house in the east of England seeking a pro-active Valuer to join their small team. The successful candidate will have previous auction experience as a Valuer with a good all-round knowledge of antiques and collectables. Experience with Jewellery is desirable but not essential. This is a full-time role, but four days per week might be considered for the right candidate. Auctioneering experience is not essential, but a nice-to-have. All auctions are in real life.

Please note that occasional Saturday working will be required with time off in lieu.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with pre-sale and post-sale enquiries
• Cataloguing towards monthly auctions
• Production of condition reports
• Providing valuations to the public
• Attend and participate in auctions and viewings
• Auctioneering as and when appropriate
• Pre- and post-sale administration

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail is essential
• Some experience in a similar role within an auction house is essential
• The ability to engage with clients at all levels is essential
• An ability to multi-task and prioritise a busy workload in order to meet deadlines is essential
• An ability to work under pressure and on your own initiative is essential
• An ability handle heavy items is essential
• The ability to drive is essential