Christie's
19th Century European and British Art Intern - 3 month FTC
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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 three month internship will provide day-to-day support to the Victorian Art, 19th Century European Art and British Works on Paper Departments, with the potential to develop both specialist and administrative skills.
How You'll Make an Impact
Research/Specialist Support
- Supporting Specialists with cataloguing and research, whether within Christie’s or at external libraries/museums.
- Assisting in warehouse 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.
- Assist with valuation preparation and research
Administrative Support
- To support the Sale Coordinator in the day to day running of the Department.
- Maintaining stationery and printing supplies in the Department.
- Assisting Specialists and Sale Coordinator with catalogue preparation.
- Assisting external clients with image copyright requests.
- Assisting Specialists and Museum Curators with exhibition loan requests.
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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 Graduate (or other relevant degree).
- Previous work experience – either paid or voluntary – within the Art Sector.
- Fluent in English. Additional fluency in one other European language is desirable.
- 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 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
- Seniorcare by Lottie, a comprehensive eldercare solution
- Robust family first policy:
- 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…
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Christie’s reserves the right to change company benefits at any time
Salary: £26,936
Close Date: 16th August
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