Trainee Valuer

John Pye Auctions is the UK’s largest auction house network, holding over 1,400 auctions on behalf of high street brands, UK banks, finance houses property agents and government authorities. We are proud to have been named the fastest growing auction company in the UK and our continued growth is testament to the dedicated team of staff and our valued customers and clients.

**What you will love about this role**:

- Competitive salary.
- Generous annual bonus scheme.
- Attractive pension scheme.
- 31 days annual leave + work-free birthday.
- Excellent work-life balance.
- Fantastic internal progression opportunities with professional training.
- Achievement and long service company awards, to include our quarterly £6,000 ‘Don Burton Award’ (conditions apply).
- Free on-site parking, retail discount scheme.
- Regular team social events and sports event opportunities including complimentary and discounted tickets.

**Job Purpose**:
A great opportunity to join the John Pye Luxury department has arisen. If you are an individual that has an interest in Watch, Jewellery, and Designer products, this role is for you

The primary purpose of the role is to support the Luxury Department in ensuring that all assets received from Government contracts and private clients are authenticated and valued.

You will report directly to the Senior Valuer, liaising with other departmental managers, and supporting clients.

To be successful in this role you will need to have a willingness to learn the authentication process and have the ambition to upskill your knowledge on designer brands. The individual will have the ability to adapt to a changeable workload, whilst working in a pressurised environment.

**Tasks will include but not be limited to**:

- Receiving stock from clients awaiting authentication and valuation.
- Liaising with internal stakeholders to coordinate and facilitate the smooth running, authentication and valuation process within the deadlines.
- With training and supervision, undertake the authentication and valuation process including photographing and describing of assets.
- Conduct research on the current market trends for items requiring valuation.
- Work with the department to ensure all assets’ requiring authentication and valuation is tracked through the journey of the item.
- Support the processing of the designer, jewellery, and watch auctions when required.
- Attend government forces facilities and the potential opportunity to represent the business at the Anti-Counterfeiting trade shows.
- Maintaining transparent communication throughout.

**Skills**:

- Excellent self-management skills and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
- A proactive approach to working within a team.
- Detail-oriented communication and organisation skills.
- Strong client service skills and confidence in dealing with enquiries.
- Team player, with the ability to work and communicate effectively with staff at all levels and positions across the business.
- Commercial awareness and industry knowledge.
- Flexibility to undertake additional tasks within the business on an ad-hoc basis.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
- Product knowledge would be advantageous, however full training on assessing and valuing will be provided.

**Work Location**:One location (location same as address at top of page)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,000-£25,000 per annum

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme
- Quarterly bonus

Schedule:

- 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

Work Location: In person

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £24,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus scheme
- Quarterly bonus

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Trainee Valuer