Job Description

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 Junior Specialist/Cataloguer plays a vital role in the preparation and execution of auctions and private sales within the Antiquities department. This position supports the department's specialists in researching, cataloguing, and coordinating the presentation of works of art, with a focus on scholarly accuracy, market relevance, and operational efficiency.

How You'll Make an Impact
Research & CataloguingConduct in-depth research on provenance, bibliography, and exhibition history using internal databases, libraries, and external experts. Write and proof catalogue entries and essays in line with Christie's standards. Prepare condition reports and liaise with specialists to vet property for authenticity and marketability.


Auction & Sale PreparationCoordinate photography and restoration schedules. Assist in the layout and production of auction catalogues. Support pre-sale exhibition setup and client engagement during preview and sale weeks. Participate in hilling sessions and amend catalogue entries accordingly

Client & Departmental SupportRespond to client enquiries and provide documentation as needed. Maintain departmental research materials and sale archives. Liaise with internal teams (e.g. Marketing, Legal, Prepress) to ensure compliance and consistency.


Due Diligence & ComplianceEnsure all cataloguing meets the standards required under EU Regulation 2019/880 for the import of cultural goods. Update internal provenance paperwork runners/ spreadsheets and present provenance queries to Legal department. Flag any provenance or authenticity concerns promptly and escalate as appropriate.


What you'll bring to the teamA degree in Archaeology, Classics, Art History, or a related field with a focus on Antiquities. 1-3 years of experience in an auction house, museum, or academic setting preferred. Excellent research and writing skills, with the ability to balance scholarly rigour and commercial awareness. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with Christie's systems (COS, JDE, OneDrive, Tableau) is a plus. A collaborative mindset and willingness to support colleagues across levels and departments.


What's great about working for us25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave Christie's Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec - 2nd 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:

? 16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave
? Four-day week, for eight weeks, at full pay on return from Maternity Leave
? Dependent back-up care: 10 sessions/ days of childcare or eldercare per year
? The Stork Club: 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 10th August#LI-Hybrid