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

Provide support to the Departmental Copyright Coordinator, working on various research and administrative tasks relating to copyright clearance and image licensing for the 20/21 Art auctions.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Assist the Copyright Coordinator with research and administrative tasks related to copyright clearance for Post-War & Contemporary Art, Impressionist & Modern Art, Modern British Art and Prints & Multiples Auctions, Private Sales and Exhibitions.

• Undertake picture research, both artistic and archival, for printed catalogues, digital essays, marketing and exhibition materials relating to the auctions, as well as proposals, and other initiatives.

• Liaise with museums, artistic institutions, image banks and other suppliers on Christie’s behalf, to source and license high-quality image files for content relating to the sales.

• Assist in maintaining the copyright runner, adding new information and image selections as they are confirmed by the research and specialist teams.

• Work with the Copyright Coordinator to monitor and flag potential risks or issues relating to comparative images in advance of the sale deadline.

• Maintain and update records within the departmental archive relating to images used for each sale.

• Keep the Christie’s global database of copyright and licensing contacts up to date, marking any new information and/or changes.

• Assist the Copyright Coordinator with processing Image Licensing Requests from clients and external third-parties regarding the usage of Christie’s images from past auctions.

• Provide additional support to the Copyright Coordinator for any special projects and Collection Sales as they are confirmed.

What you’ll bring to the team

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

• Interest in 20th/21st century art.

• Excellent writing ability, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrable ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Organised, and able to multi-task and prioritise workload.

• Capable of working well within a team and building strong relationships across departments.

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: Sunday 26th April

Salary: £26,936 per annum

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