Christie's Valuations Coordinator
- Compensation
- £30,000/year
- Department
- Corporate Affairs, Sustainability & CSR
- Industry
- Media, Art & Cultural Institutions
- Posted
- Sept 30, 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 Valuations Coordinator (German-speaking) in London – £30,000 annual salary, full-time role with hybrid working arrangement.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support Account Managers on specific valuation projects, including planning, travel schedules, research, typing, archiving, and quality checks
- Undertake smaller valuations independently where suitable and approved, managing the full process and reporting at relevant project stages
- Coordinate typing, correction, and proofing of valuation documents from manuscript and audiotape, ensuring final accuracy before delivery
- Organize printing and binding of valuations and coordinate sign-off procedures for single-figure valuations
- Cross-reference valuation and client information across multiple documents for accuracy and consistency
- Type and proof valuations in European languages, specifically German, where required
- Assist with uploading digital voice files and photographs following valuation site visits
- Prepare Valuation Briefs, Letters of Engagement, Consignment Agreements, Schedules of Property, and related documentation
- Organize and oversee removal of client property, including logistics for shipping, export, import, and warehousing
- Oversee pre- and post-sale care including sale tracking and support Account Managers with multi-department consignments
Qualifications
- Educated to degree level or equivalent professional work experience
- Fluency in German, written and spoken
- Strong relationship and in-depth knowledge of international auction houses preferred
- Proficient computer skills with knowledge of internal systems (CAMS, COS, JDE) helpful
- Knowledge of additional European languages advantageous
Skills
Experience
Experience in an auction house, art valuations, estates administration, or similar professional environment is preferred. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously under pressure required.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional work experience in a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is GBP 30,000 per annum.
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus 1 day birthday leave; Christie's Christmas office closure (25 December – 2 January); additional 1 week's annual leave on 5-year anniversaries; volunteering day; donation matching up to £500 annually; Flexible Fitness Fund (£400 per year); access to world-renowned art exhibitions and exclusive guided tours; discretionary bonus; pension scheme with 10% maximum contribution from Christie's (double match up to 5%); private health insurance; dental insurance; income protection insurance; life insurance; Employee Assistance Programme; eyecare vouchers; Cycle to Work scheme; Christie's Extras discounts; maternity support including 16 weeks full pay, four-day week at full pay for 8 weeks on return, dependent back-up care (10 days annually), and The Stork Club community programme.
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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