Cataloguer, Prints - London, United Kingdom - Bonhams

Bonhams

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About Bonhams
Bonhams is a global auction house with an 18th century heritage poised for transformative change.

Our global operations are based in London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles and Hong Kong where we sell in over 60 categories, including motor cars, paintings, jewellery, and entertainment memorabilia.

Our employees are passionate about their work and we pride ourselves on a bespoke approach that aims to make every client feel important.

It is an exciting time for our business and our global leadership team of art world professionals are now ready to for a People focussed team to help them develop their talent strategy, strengthen our people brand globally, build organisational capability and drive process improvement.

About the Team

The Prints & Multiples department in the UK holds more than 15 live, online and themed auctions each year, focusing on a wide range of artworks from every artistic and historical movement - from Old Master printmakers such as Rembrandt and Dürer, to Modern and Post-War and Contemporary works by artists such as Picasso, Warhol, and Banksy.

As part of the busy sales calendar, the Prints & Multiples Department is also contributing to several themed sales including Bonhams iconic _British.

Cool _, _Pop x Culture _and _Hot off the Press _sales.

Always open to trends, we steadily try to create and identify new markets for collectors with dynamic and eclectic tastes at every level.

About the Role
Key Responsibilities

To contribute to pre

- and post-sale administration

To catalogue and research incoming property for sale and oversee photography of each item
Liaison with Head of Department and senior staff to ensure prompt advice and service to our customers, and to discuss sensitive areas
Complete initial research to develop specialist knowledge and to assist senior staff with valuation research
Assisting with the management of the catalogue including but not limited to overseeing authentication, property control, keeping track of consignments and artwork movements, contributing catalogue notes, proofreading, and marketing prior to the sales
Helping with the auction setup and handling of artworks, where necessary, including deliveries and collections, packing and unpacking, framing and unframing, and lotting prior to the sales
Collecting and managing departmental files and maintaining and supporting the ongoing development of a database of clients both buyers and sellers for the department
Executing and sending condition reports under supervision of senior staff
Supporting departmental events and telephone bidding
To continue to play a leading role in business intelligence and client research; updating databases and anticipating growth areas
Assisting the Head of Department with strategies to grow the business intelligence / business development of the department including maintaining and creating interest and marketing lists
Keep exploring areas where your career can grow in terms of client development, expertise, and ultimately business getting

Key Skills and Experience

Excellent word processing skills, knowledge of MS Word and Excel
Excellent time management and people skills
Organisational and administrative skills

What We Offer:

28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing to 33 with service.
Private Health Care
Life Assurance
Health & Wellbeing Assistance Program
Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
Learning and Training Assistance Program
Annual Travel Season Ticket Loan
Cycle to Work Scheme

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by the 27th March 2023 at midnight.

Bonhams is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.