Auction house assistant saleroom manager/porter

3 weeks ago


Banbury Oxfordshire, United Kingdom JS FINE ART LIMITED Full time

Experienced General auction, assistant Manager /porter

We are looking to welcome into our small Friendly team a keen hardworking individual who will take pride in their work

Full time 5 days per week plus some Saturdays

21 days holiday (plus paid bank holidays)

Person Specification

Essential skills

• A friendly “can do“ attitude and ability to remain calm even on the, sometime hectic, busiest of days
• A time-served experience in handling antiques and precious objects preferably within an auction environment.
• Experience in cataloguing general auctions an advantage.
• Good time-management and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to lift & move heavy items (with assistance)
• Be willing to learn quickly and take direction.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.
• A general knowledge of health and safety and experience working in a secure environment is advantageous.
• A proactive, positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Good sound knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Driving licence
• Ability to understand that not all requests made of them will fall within their “job description”
• Ability to learn and expand upon their knowledge within the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist, along with other staff, in the effective storage of items entered for auction or intended for collection.

• Identifying items for storage, ensure accurate stock control numbers are easily identifiable.
• Assist in the organisation and maintenance of storage areas, ensuring items are stored securely and following company standards.
• Ensure items are properly labelled and stored in the correct area/ given to the correct staff.
• Update database with information relating to stock control.

Assist in the collection and delivery process.

• Support clients and logistic companies in the delivery of items to the saleroom.
• Work with logistic companies to ensure items are available for collection via in-house and outside shipping service, or by other collection agents or purchasers.
• Check on a regular basis collections and delivery appointments and ensure items are ready for collection.
• Accurately record client’s data and log consignments into the offices
• Respond to client enquiries within set timescales.

Assist in the lotting of items for sale and organise time effectively to setup items for presale viewing.

• Accurately lot items for sale, where appropriate assist with condition reports for items lotted, as appropriate.
• Help staff to set up salerooms for viewing, including moving furniture, hanging pictures, and setting visual environments.
• Undertake ad hoc requests
• Provide support for the photography department in moving items required for photography and marketing images.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, report any damage or breakages to the Operations Manager.
• Keep areas tidy and free from obstruction.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

Applications in writing only to the director

J A Smith

Cotefield salerooms

Oxford road

Bodicote

Banbury

OX154AQ



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