Jewellery Cataloguer

Sworders; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Company events

Breaks

Job summary

Sworders’ Jewellery Department invites a skilled Cataloguer to join the team in Stansted Mountfitchet. You will research, assess, and catalogue lots for auction, ensuring accuracy and alignment with house standards.

The role supports valuations, photography, and departmental stock management while upholding exceptional client service. Key tasks include testing metals/gemstones, organising photography, and providing detailed condition reports for all lots catalogued, with a collaborative approach

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years jewellery cataloguing, research and condition reporting experience.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel for record keeping and data analysis.
• Gemmological/diamond education preferred.
• Excellent client service and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Catalogue a wide variety of jewellery entered for auction, ensuring compliance with house cataloguing styles.
• Test precious metals and gemstones.
• Organise photography and prepare condition reports with imagery for all lots catalogued.
• Assist in the production of the department’s valuations and the catalogue.
• Monitor condition reports and pre-sale enquiries across platforms and provide information to clients.
• Support day-to-day operations and stock management within the department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Proactive

Education

Gemmological/diamond education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reports to: Valeria Di Cola
Department: Jewellery
Location: Stansted Mountfitchet
Salary: On application, subject to experience

Outline summary

Sworders’ Jewellery Department holds regular auctions throughout the year, showcasing an exciting range of antique, vintage, and contemporary jewellery, watches, and silver.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Cataloguer to join our Jewellery team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for jewellery, gemstones, and exceptional craftsmanship to play a key role in researching, assessing, and cataloguing items for auction. The successful candidate will contribute to the preparation and delivery of our jewellery sales, while supporting specialist projects and single-owner collections, helping to maintain the high standards of expertise, presentation, and client service for which Sworders is renowned.

Responsibilities

Work within the department to undertake cataloguing of items consigned for sale, be proactive in researching items to ensure accuracy.

• Catalogue a wide variety of jewellery entered for auction, ensuring compliance with house cataloguing styles.
• Testing precious metals and gemstones
• Organising photography
• Working closely with the team to understand customer drivers and help maintain an industry leading service
• Provide detailed condition reports and supporting imagery for all lots catalogued.
• Support in the production of the department’s valuations.
• Assist in the production of the catalogue, inspecting proofs and participating in feedback discussions.
• Monitor condition reports and pre-sale enquiries across all platforms, providing timely additional information and photographs to clients as required.

Assist in the organisation and management of departmental stock and support day-to-day operations.

• Assisting with saleroom preparation and lotting up for sale
• Help organise and manage departmental stock, including labelling, locating, and maintaining accurate records of items for sale.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure items are prepared and presented effectively for cataloguing and photography.
• Attend team meetings as required, actively putting forward ideas and views that enhance department development.
• Provide general administrative support to the team where appropriate.

Adhere to Sworders internal policies and procedures.

• Adhering to Sworders' internal policies and procedures, including Data Protection, Privacy Policies, and AML processes.
• Attending Sworders events and supporting initiatives where appropriate.

Person Specification

Essential skills

Strong analysis skills with an eye for detail and accuracy in evaluating jewellery and antiques.

Proficiency in IT systems, particularly Microsoft Excel, for record keeping and data analysis.

Organisational skills to manage multiple valuations efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy.

A minimum of 3 years of jewellery cataloguing, research and condition reporting experience.

An unwavering approach to providing exceptional client service.

Excellent organisational skills with outstanding attention to detail.

Flexibility to take on additional tasks/responsibilities where needed.

Self-motivated, confident, proactive.

The ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn.

• Gemmological and/or diamond grade education

What We Offer

Family First

• Flexible working:We are committed to providing flexibility in how and where work is performed to support our diverse workforce
• Employee Assistance Programme:A confidential service offering resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Company events:Seasonal parties, school connections, charitable initiatives, and more
• Breaks:Encouraging regular breaks throughout the day, including the flexibility to take as long as needed for lunch

Development

• Education & Growth:We support and encourage staff to expand their skills and experiences through both internal and external opportunities

Sustainability

• Climate Perks:We offer paid 'journey days' to staff who choose land or sea travel over flying for holidays, empowering employees to act on their values

…and much more!