Watches Specialist

Cheffins Partnership; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A fine art auction house in Cambridge is seeking a part-time Watches Specialist. You will be responsible for sourcing, valuing, and cataloguing watches for sale while developing client relationships. The ideal candidate possesses strong organisational skills and can authenticate and value watches accurately. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefit packages

Career progression opportunities

Support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in cataloguing and authenticating watches
• Desirable knowledge of silver and/or jewellery
• Full driving license and own vehicle insured for business use

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, valuing, and cataloguing goods for sale
• Maintaining client relationships
• Monitoring electronic valuation enquiries
• Collaborating to produce sale catalogues

Skills

Ability to accurately catalogue and value watches

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Good client interaction skills

Job description

We are looking for a part-time Watches Specialist to join our friendly and hardworking team based in our flagship Cambridge Saleroom (CB1 7EA). We are looking for someone who can work from 7 hours to per week.

We've been in business in Cambridgeshire for nearly 200 years. We are a privately owned, independent partnership and make buying, selling and taking professional advice easy, enjoyable and rewarding.

We started life as cattle auctioneers back in 1825 and today we have six offices across the region offering advice on property, land, farms, fine art, tractors and steam engines, as well as hosting regular auctions for all of these divisions.

The Cheffins Fine Art team is one of the leading providers of art, antique and design auction services in the UK. From established collectors to new entrants into the fine art world, our fine art sale team hosts a wide range of buyers and sellers throughout the year.

We offer excellent salary and benefit packages, career progression opportunities and support for professional qualifications.

What will you be doing?

Proactively sourcing, valuing and cataloguing goods for sale, developing the department, and conducting other professional valuations as required, along with general department and sale specific administration.

Main Purpose / Scope of the role

Proactively source goods for sale and when talking to/visiting clients be aware of opportunities for other departments also.

Cataloguing and photographing goods for sale (print quality images are taken by our professional photographer).

Provide accurate valuations for sale or other professional purposes.

Establish new and maintain existing client relationships.

To monitor and respond to electronic valuation enquiries.

To work collaboratively to produce industry-leading sale catalogues.

Continue to grow and expand knowledge of specialist subject.

Assist in the organisation and running of valuation and consignment days in Cambridge, London and around the region.

Collaborate with the Head of Jewellery to develop and grow the wider department.

What will it take to be successful?

Ability to accurately catalogue, authenticate and value watches with a view to building the department, a working knowledge of silver and/or jewellery would also be desirable.

An ability to deal with clients courteously and professionally.

Strong organisational skills and an ability to work under pressure, ensuring deadlines are met.

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

A full driving license and use of own vehicle which is insured for business use.

Cheffins is a privately owned, independent partnership and offer our clients an outstanding combination of expertise, service and commitment.

Our people are at the heart of our success and are the vital force that animates our business. We strive to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, healthy and safe work environment that embraces the range of human differences. We want to attract passionate people who respect and appreciate the uniqueness and value that every one of us brings to the business. By striving to build a diverse, inclusive, and empowered team, we broaden our perspectives, drive innovation, and create a vibrant work environment. We take responsibility for looking after our people’s physical, mental and social wellbeing; professional development; equal treatment; and opportunities for growth.

How will we reward you?

What happens next?

This role could be the best move you make; take your time to apply and tell us about who you are, what motivates you, your life experiences and what you would like Cheffins to offer you. Be part of our forward-thinking, innovative team, who are proud of our heritage.

Cheffins are committed to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive and safe environment that embraces the uniqueness and value that each person can bring to the business and encourages everyone to be themselves.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that applications submitted without a covering letter and completed application form will not be considered.

If you would like to apply for this position, please complete an application form and upload along with your CV and a covering letter.