Saleroom Assistant/Office Administrator– Full Time

We are looking for a saleroom assistant/office administrator to join our team. An interesting, diverse and varied role working between the saleroom and the office in a busy auction house environment.

 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

Processing goods for auction including receipting, listing and numbering client’s property.

Preparing, organising and undertaking photography of all lots along with editing and numbering the images.

Setting up and breaking down of the auctions, working with a diverse range of items including furniture, rugs, paintings, ceramics and glass, jewellery, etc.

Assisting with the lotting of goods, undertaking condition reports and sale viewing.

Dealing with client enquiries, in person, on the telephone and email.

Assisting with audiotyping and inputting of lot information and valuations.

Assisting with processing of invoices and taking payments.

Assisting with general office administration.

Preparing purchased lots for shipping.

Telephone bidding.

 

We invite applications from candidates who:

Have experience of taking digital images and using photo and image manipulation software.

Have experience of moving and organising stock or goods.

Have experience of undertaking office administration, are computer literate, experience of audio typing advantageous.

Are highly organised, efficient and can demonstrate excellent communication skills, multi-task, meet strict deadlines and can display an attention to detail.

Are flexible and able to work evenings and weekends (on occasion)

Enjoy working in a small team.

Have an interest in antiques and understanding of the auction process.

 

Please email your CV to claire.burns@lindsayburns.co.uk

Successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

 

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