Christie's Learning and Development Manager

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the global Learning and Development strategy.
• Develop and implement approaches to enhance employee skills across the organisation.
• Work with the global Learning and Development team to design and deliver performance development and business skills programmes, and revise the existing portfolio as appropriate.
• Undertake needs analyses, produce project plans, conduct related research, and deliver improvement projects for teams and departments as required.
• Work with the Global Head of Talent Development to ensure global programme consistency while recognising regional differences.
• Participate in the activities of the Learning and Development and wider HR teams, and collaborate closely with other business teams.
• Develop Learning and Development programmes to build employee competencies across the business.
• Support delivery of global programmes online and in person.
• Promote training programmes to relevant audiences, including the quarterly calendar and monthly specialist updates.
• Create team-building programmes as assigned by the HR Director.
• Coordinate information and scheduling for off-site training.
• Oversee first-day orientation for new employees, including an introduction to the organisation's history and current information, and an office tour; deliver the training in the Training Coordinator's absence.
• Oversee the induction training curriculum, including invitations and monitoring and tracking attendance at mandatory classes for new hires.
• Manage the Learning and Development training portfolio for all programmes, projects and initiatives for the New York office.
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested by the manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communication or a related field.
• Experienced trainer and coach.
• Broad knowledge of multiple aspects of training.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Effective presentation, persuasion and influencing skills.
• Experience working in professional services preferred.
• Management experience.
• Pride in work, willingness to take responsibility, and commitment to working as part of a team.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Positive, committed, and prepared to use initiative and learn.
• Energetic, creative and dynamic.
• Confident and able to relate well to people.
• Proven ability to adhere to budgets.
• High computer literacy and competence.
• Proven forward-planning skills and ability to manage and prioritise own workload effectively.
• Demonstrable interest in and concern for meeting the needs of internal and external clients.
• Ability to travel to deliver programmes.

Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Communication or a related field.

Workplace

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus one birthday leave day; guaranteed Christmas 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 leave day; donation matching up to £500 per annum; a £400 annual taxable health and wellness expense allowance; access to gallery exhibitions and specialist-led tours; discretionary annual bonus based on business and employee performance; pension contributions double-matched up to 5% of basic salary, with a maximum 10% contribution from Christie's; private health insurance at no employee contribution, with subsidised cover for family members; dental insurance, with possible extension at personal cost; income protection insurance after 12 months; life insurance from the first day; Employee Assistance Programme including counselling; annual eyecare vouchers; Cycle to Work scheme; discounts through Christie's Extras; Seniorcare by Lottie; 16 weeks' maternity leave at full pay; eight weeks of a four-day week at full pay on return from maternity leave; 10 sessions or days of dependent backup childcare or eldercare per year; and access to the Stork Club parent community.

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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