- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- £21,000/year
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About Christie's
Founded in London in 1766 by James Christie, Christie’s is a leading international auction house whose heritage spans fine art, decorative arts, jewellery and exceptional collectibles. Through auctions, private sales and digital platforms, it connects collectors with remarkable objects and the expertise that brings their histories to life. As an employer, Christie’s offers career paths across specialist departments, client services, marketing, technology and operations within a global, culturally rich environment. Its work calls for intellectual curiosity, discretion and meticulous attention to detail, appealing to professionals who value scholarship, commercial acumen and the exacting standards of the international art and luxury markets.
Christie’s is recruiting school leavers for its general apprenticeship programme in London, starting in autumn 2027, with around 30 placements across Finance, Legal, Marketing, HR, Events Operations and Specialist Art departments. Apprentices support day-to-day operations while gaining work experience and a professional qualification; programmes usually last around 15 months, depending on the course. Salary is £21,000 per annum.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support departments across the organisation to ensure the day-to-day running of the auction house.
- Gain work experience while completing a professional qualification.
- Participate in the general apprenticeship programme; department preferences will be selected at a later stage.
Qualifications
- Be a school leaver pursuing an apprenticeship rather than a university degree; applicants with a bachelor's degree or higher will not be considered.
- Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Mathematics and English.
- A positive attitude and willingness to get involved.
- Team-oriented approach.
- Effective and flexible communication skills.
- Ability to focus on tasks and follow them through to completion.
- Office work experience or exposure is helpful.
Skills
Education
Five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Mathematics and English; applicants with a bachelor's degree or higher are not eligible.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is GBP 21,000 per annum.
Benefits
25 days of annual leave plus one birthday leave day; guaranteed office closure from 25 December to 2 January in addition to annual leave; an additional week of annual leave in the year of each five-year anniversary; one volunteering day; donation matching up to £500 per year; a taxable £400 annual Flexible Fitness Fund allowance; access to gallery exhibitions and specialist-led tours; discretionary bonus dependent on business and employee performance, payable each March; pension contributions double-matched up to 5% of basic salary, with a maximum 10% contribution from Christie’s; private health insurance with no employee contribution and subsidised cover for family members; dental insurance, extendable at personal cost; income protection insurance after 12 months; life insurance from the first day; Employee Assistance Programme; annual eyecare vouchers; Cycle to Work scheme; Christie’s Extras discounts; Seniorcare by Lottie; 16 weeks’ full pay on maternity leave; a four-day week at full pay for eight weeks after return from maternity leave; 10 sessions or days of dependent childcare or eldercare annually; and the Stork Club community for parents.
Culture
Christie’s workplace culture centres on specialist expertise, intellectual curiosity and a shared appreciation for art and exceptional objects, with discretion and attentive client service shaping its professional environment. Its international auction business brings together specialists and colleagues across disciplines, combining a distinguished heritage with an evolving approach to digital engagement and the global art market.
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