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
Based at Christie’s King Street offices in London, working as part of the President’s and Chairman’s Office team, within the central Client Management group, the primary focus of the role is to provide exceptional client management and EA/administrative support to the President’s and Chairman’s Office.
This is a high-profile role within Christie’s and requires a highly efficient operator to ensure the myriad of tasks are managed effectively. The role is client facing and requires a strong interest in and curiosity of the International Art Market and the most important global collectors and collections.
How You'll Make an Impact
Communication Administration
Drafting and sending emails on behalf of the Chairman’s Office.
Escalating and taking actions from inbox
Coordinating diaries, booking meeting rooms and ordering catering as and when required.
Clients and Sales
Oversee the full consignment lifecycle—from deal negotiation and logistics to sale monitoring and post-sale processes—ensuring seamless execution.
Key point of contact to specific clients and clients’ offices and advisors, liaising internally on the clients’ behalf.
Liaising with Private Sales as required around specific private sale transactions.
Assist with organising external and internal Top Client events (lunches and dinners).
Liaising with Special Events and Client Strategy assisting with guest lists for top client events.
Dealing with ad hoc issues or complaints (internal and external).
Progressing sale or insurance valuation requests by liaising with Valuations and the specialist departments.
Updating client data and contacts on Outlook and COS/Salesforce.
Coordinate high-profile, confidential projects, including collection valuations, sale proposals and client pitches.
Assist in the research, drafting, and organisation of content for the Chairman’s public speaking engagements,
such as lectures and presentations.
Support special research projects for the Chairman’s office (markets, competitors, new opportunities).
Maintain a “Chairman’s top clients” portfolio, ensuring data accuracy across systems.
Track KPIs related to consignment success.
EA/Administrative Support
Organise complex travel itineraries (with Navan) and other business getting travel
Submitting expenses in a timely manner
Code invoices for sign-off, raise and receipt POs using the Purchase Order system, complete new supplier and payment request forms; coordinate with accounts payable to ensure swift payment of invoices where required
Shadow key meetings to capture actions and provide continuity
Manage filing, organise stationery as required
Manage and reply to invitations
Liaise with IT department regarding any IT related issues (PC, laptop or iPhone etc.)
Additional ad hoc EA support to the President’s and Chairman’s Office including driving one-off projects as directed by the Office
Optimise workflows for the office, including suggesting improvements or time-saving system
The Candidate
Fluent in English with additional European languages strongly preferred
Proven ability to develop a strong internal network of colleagues to facilitate a best-in-class approach to client service
Ability to work under pressure.
Strong administrative experience
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong organisational skills
Ability to manage workload and prioritise.
Fully conversant with Word and Excel packages
Excellent telephone manner and strong client service skills
Ability to work with discretion when dealing with highly confidential information
What’s great about working for us
25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave
Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 1st 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 (taxable)
Dental Insurance: (may be extended at personal cost)
Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 months of employment
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
Family-friendly return to work: 80% work at full-pay for eight weeks post-Maternity leave to ease you back into work
Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
Christie’s Family Network: 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: 4th January
Salary: £34,000 - £38,000 per annum
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