Spanish Speaking Intern, Post War & Contemporary Art

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

The successful candidate would provide day-to-day support to the Post-War & Contemporary Art Department, supporting coordination of day to day business, travel, client liaison while supporting preparation of cataloguing, research, valuations and pricing sessions, in addition to general every day tasks. The role would require the candidate to be proficient in English and Spanish and would last for twelve months.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Support International Specialist & Head of Post-War & Contemporary Art Spain, as well as Senior International Specialists in London with coordination of day-to-day running of the business
• Support Travel booking & planning, expenses and diary management
• Assist in researching property for cataloguing, sale, valuations and pricing sessions
• Assist with proposals and the writing of auction catalogue notes
• Prepare factsheets and images
• Respond to image and factsheet requests, assist International Specialists with day to day client requests via email, phone or written response
• Liaison with internal departments, including Proposals and Valuations
• Support Business Intelligence Analyst with pre-sale targeting
• Support setting up bids for clients in global auction sites
• Maintain tracking of consigned and sold works from the region

What you'll bring to the team

• Language skills (fluent in Spanish & English is essential, with French and Italian desirable)
• Strong organisational skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including superior written and spoken communication
• Strong follow-up skills with attention to detail
• Interest/knowledge of Post-War & Contemporary Art required
• Good research and writing skills, experience with Research Libraries is desirable
• Good team worker and willingness to help out when needed
• Hard working
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to demonstrate client facing experience
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (mainly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to learn Christie's systems including COS, J.D.E., intranet and website

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
• 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:
• Ø 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
• Ø Eligible to return to work for 80% of your agreed normal weekly working pattern while being paid as though you were working 100%, post a minimum of 16 weeks of leave
• Ø Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
• Ø Christies 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: Wednesday 14th January

Salary: £25,207 per annum

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