Valuations Coordinator — German Speaking

Christie's; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday

Private Health Insurance

Discretionary Bonus

Pension matching

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Christie’s in London is seeking a Valuations Coordinator to support Estates, Appraisals & Valuations Account Managers with cross-category valuations, sale proposals and consignments. Fluency in German is essential, with strong attention to detail and time management.

The role involves coordinating valuation documents, archiving, and assisting with pre- and post-sale activities across European languages. You will work in a hybrid setup and contribute to a high-performance team within a

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Account Managers on valuation projects, including planning, travel schedules, research, typing, archiving, and final checks.
• Undertake smaller valuations with approval, managing the process and reporting back to colleagues at stages of the project.
• Coordinate typing, correcting and proofreading valuation documents; ensure final administrative proofing.
• Coordinate printing and binding of valuations and organise sign-off for single figure valuations.
• Cross-reference valuation and client information between documents.
• Type and proof valuations in European languages, specifically German, where necessary.
• Assist with uploading digital voice files and photographs from valuation visits.
• Prepare Valuation Briefs, Letters of Engagement, Consignment Agreements, Schedules of Property for sale, and related paperwork.
• Organise and oversee removal of client property, including shipping, export, import and warehousing.
• Oversee pre- and post-sale care including sale tracking and multidepartment consignments.

Skills

German language fluency

Excellent communication

Organised under pressure

Independent with minimal supervision

Proficient with Christie’s systems

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

CAMS

COS

JDE

Job description

Christie’s in London is seeking a Valuations Coordinator to support Estates, Appraisals & Valuations Account Managers with cross-category valuations, sale proposals and consignments. Fluency in German is essential, with strong attention to detail and time management.

The role involves coordinating valuation documents, archiving, and assisting with pre- and post-sale activities across European languages. You will work in a hybrid setup and contribute to a high-performance team within a