Intern - Islamic and Indian Art & Rugs and Carpets

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 one of our more Operational 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 fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business
Why This Role Matters This twelve-month internship will provide day-to-day support to the Islamic & Indian Art and Rugs & Carpets departments, with the potential to develop both specialist and administrative skills
How You'll Make an Impact Administrative Support

• Support the Sale Coordinator in the day to day running of the departments and the preparation for auctions

• Assist the Sale Coordinator with pre-sale administrative processes and due diligence

• Assist the Sale Coordinator with post-sale processes

• Assist Specialists and Sale Coordinator with catalogue preparation

• Collect and distribute post, ensure that all telephone calls are answered and maintain stationery

• Any other tasks required as and when they arise

Research/Specialist Support

• Support Specialists with cataloguing and research, whether within Christie’s or at external libraries/museums

• Assist in warehouse and archives when required

• Upkeep of departmental libraries and offices

• Aid catalogue distribution and binding

• Assist in setting up and maintaining sale views

• Assist in taking condition images as requested by clients

Miscellaneous

• Any other tasks required as and when they arise

What you’ll bring to the team

• Self-motivated and highly-organised
• History of Art, Economics or Social Sciences Graduate (or other relevant degree / industry experience)
• Previous work experience – either paid or voluntary – within the Art Sector preferred but not essential
• Language skills (fluent in English plus other European or Middle Eastern languages are advantageous)
• Ability to demonstrate client facing experience
• Strong IT skills with familiarity of all Microsoft packages

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 additional 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
• Seniorcare by Lottie, a comprehensive eldercare solution
• Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops
• Robust family first policy:

Ø 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave Ø Four-day week, for eight weeks, at full pay on return from Maternity Leave Ø Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year Ø 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 Closing Date: Sunday 6th July Salary: £25,207 per annum #LI-Hybrid