Jewellery Valuer, Maidenhead, Berkshire

Dawsons Auctioneers; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded training scheme

Free parking

Maidenhead location near station

Career development

Job summary

Dawsons Auctioneers, based at our Maidenhead office, is seeking a motivated Jewellery Valuer to join our expert team. You will value jewellery, watches and silver, meet clients in person, negotiate consignments and provide accurate valuation advice within a modern, technology-led auction environment.

You will join a growing business with opportunities to develop specialist expertise, join a friendly team and contribute to Dawsons' continued success in the luxury valuations space.

Qualifications

• Specialist knowledge of jewellery, watches and/or silver.
• FGA, DGA, GIA or equivalent professional qualifications, or 5+ years’ experience within jewellery, luxury, valuation, auction or pawnbroking sectors.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• Confident negotiation with clients in a professional/commercial manner.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong time-management and organisational skills.
• Flexible, positive and team-focused approach.
• Good IT competence and willingness to learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day running of Dawsons Berkshire operation.
• Report to the Joint Heads of Jewellery, Watches & Silver.
• Meet, advise and negotiate with clients in person, by telephone and online.
• Consign jewellery, watches and silver for sale through Dawsons auctions.
• Carry out accurate valuations for auction, probate and insurance purposes.
• Attend offsite valuation appointments and house visits when required.
• Handle valuable items with care, discretion and professionalism.
• Enter stock and valuation details into Dawsons’ auction systems.
• Work closely with our team of valuers and cataloguers.
• Occasionally travel to Hampstead office when required.

Education

FGA/DGA/GIA or equivalent

Job description

WHY NOT JOIN DAWSONS' AT AN EXCITING STAGE OF GROWTH AND BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR EXPERT TEAM OF VALUERS...

Dawsons is looking for a motivated and knowledgeable Jewellery Valuer to join our highly skilled and successful team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong jewellery knowledge, excellent client-facing skills and a genuine interest in auctions, valuations and luxury objects. You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of our Berkshire operation, meeting clients, securing consignments and providing accurate, professional valuation advice.

Reporting in to the Joint Heads of Jewellery, Watches & Silver, you will be part of a friendly, expert and ambitious team within a modern, technology-led auction business.

ABOUT DAWSONS

Dawsons is a leading firm of international valuers and auctioneers, established in 2016.

We provide professional, discreet, current-market valuation and sales advice across fine jewellery, watches, silver, fine and contemporary art, antiques, family heirlooms and private collections.

Operating from our Auction Logistics Centre in Berkshire, our London valuation locations and through a nationwide valuation service, we combine specialist expertise with a modern, client-focused and technology-led approach to auctions and valuations.

We are growing quickly, investing in our people and our locations, and building a business that aims to set the standard for modern auctioneering.

THE ROLE

As Jewellery Valuer, you will be based at our Maidenhead office and will help deliver an exceptional experience for clients looking to value or sell jewellery, watches and silver.

You will meet clients in person, speak with them by phone and online, provide valuation advice, negotiate consignments and ensure items are handled, recorded and processed with care and accuracy.

This role would suit someone who is confident with clients, commercially aware, highly organised and passionate about jewellery, watches and silver. You will be joining a growing business at an exciting point, with the opportunity to help continue the success and reputation of Dawsons.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

You will:

• Assist with the day-to-day running of Dawsons’ Berkshire operation.
• Reporting in to the Joint Heads of Jewellery, Watches & Silver.
• Meet, advise and negotiate with clients in person, by telephone and online.
• Consign jewellery, watches and silver for sale through Dawsons auctions.
• Carry out accurate valuations for auction, probate and insurance purposes.
• Attend offsite valuation appointments and house visits when required.
• Handle valuable items with care, discretion and professionalism.
• Enter stock and valuation details accurately into Dawsons’ auction operating systems.
• Work closely with our friendly team of expert jewellery valuers and cataloguers.
• Occasionally travel to/work from our Hampstead office when required.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who combines specialist knowledge with excellent communication skills, sound judgement and a client-first approach.

You should have:

• Specialist knowledge of jewellery, watches and/or silver.
• FGA, DGA, GIA or equivalent professional qualifications, or 5+ years’ experience within the jewellery, luxury, valuation, auction or pawnbroking sector.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Outstanding communication skills and exemplary customer service.
• The confidence to negotiate with clients in a professional and commercial manner.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills.
• A flexible, positive and team-focused approach.
• Good IT competence and the ability to learn new systems.
• Auction experience would be beneficial, but it is not essential.

WHY JOIN DAWSONS?

This is a chance to join a fast-growing, ambitious and technology-led auction business as we continue to expand our presence within the pre-loved luxury retail space.

You will work every day with jewellery, watches and silver, meet a wide range of clients, and contribute directly to the success of Dawsons' Jewellery, Watches & Silver team. For the right person, this is an opportunity to develop a specialist niche, build strong client relationships and grow with a business that rewards both teamwork and individual effort.

At Dawsons, we want to be the best, and we aim to work with people who share that ambition.

For the successful candidate, we offer:

• Access to Dawsons’ fully funded training scheme; helping you attain any further and relevant jewellery qualifications and accreditation, including DGA and/or FGA.
• Full systems training.
• Free parking.
• A location within walking distance of Maidenhead station.
• The opportunity to develop your career within a fast-growing organisation.
• A supportive, expert and friendly team.
• Daily exposure to jewellery, watches, silver and private collections.