Valuation Coordinator (German Speaking)

Christie´s; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Discretionary bonus

Private health insurance

Dental insurance

Pension plan

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Christie’s is seeking a Valuations Coordinator to provide administrative support to Estates, Appraisals & Valuations Account Managers. You will assist with cross-category valuations, sale proposals and consignments while handling inquiries and smaller valuations under supervision.

Ideal candidates have a genuine interest in valuations, sharp attention to detail and fluency in German. Strong time management and the ability to work autonomously are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree level or equivalent work experience.
• Fluency in German (written and spoken).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication.
• Highly organised with ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Estates, Appraisals & Valuations Account Managers.
• Assist with cross-category valuations, sale proposals and consignments.
• Coordinate typing, proofreading valuations and organizing documents in multiple languages.

Skills

German fluency

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

CAMS

COS

JDE

Job description

The Company Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst not forgetting our age old values; Passionate Expertise, Exceptional Client Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Business Judgment, & Innovation. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business.

Why This Role Matters

The Valuations Coordinator will provide administrative support to Estates, Appraisals & Valuations Account Managers, assisting with the facilitation and execution of cross-category valuations, sale proposals, and consignments. In addition, this position will help within the larger Estates, Appraisals & Valuations department as a whole, sharing general responsibilities with other Coordinators such as fielding general department inquiries and working autonomously on smaller valuations where suitable and as assigned by senior colleagues. The successful candidate should have a genuine interest in valuations, excellent attention to detail and a keen interest in art history. This role will require strong time management skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure and fluency in German (written and spoken).

How You'll Make an Impact

Valuation Production/Account Manager support:

• Work closely with Account Managers on specific valuation projects, including planning, travel schedules, research, typing, archiving, and final checks.
• Where suitable and with approval from the Account Manager and Business Manager, undertake smaller valuations, managing the process and reporting back to the relevant colleagues at relevant stages of the project.
• Coordinating typing, correcting and proofing valuation documents from both manuscript and audiotape, taking responsibility for the final work before it is handed to the Account Managers ensuring final administrative proofing and minor corrections.
• Coordinating 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 in German, where necessary.
• Assist with uploading digital voice files and photographs when Valuers/Account Managers return from valuation visits.
• Preparing 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.

What you’ll bring to the team

• 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 skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently with minor supervision.
• Proficient computer skills, knowledge of Christie’s internal systems helpful (CAMS, COS, JDE).
• Fluency in German, written and spoken.
• Knowledge additional European languages an advantage.

What’s great about working for us

• 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave
• Christie's Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec - 2nd Jan) – in addition to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and family
• Additional 1 week’s annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so on
• Volunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you
• Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to help you support the organisations you care about
• Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)
• Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues
• Discretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year)
• Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from Christie’s)
• Private Health Insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members
• Dental Insurance – (may be extended at personal cost)
• Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months
• Competitive Life Insurance policy from first day
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling
• Eyecare vouchers (once a year)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops
• 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave; Four-day week, for eight weeks, at full pay on return from Maternity Leave; Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year; The Stork Club: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon tea... Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time

Salary: £30,000 Closing Date: Sunday 5th July #LI-Hybrid (Minimum 4 days in the office)

Christie’s is the world’s leading art business. Since 1766, we are known for our extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Every year, we offer around 350 live and online auctions in over 80 specialist categories - including all areas of fine and decorative arts, Asian art and luxury collectables - as well as a long and successful history of private sales. Contact us in 46 countries, or visit one of our 10 international salerooms in London, New York, Hong Kong, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zurich and Shanghai.

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