Careers at Roseberys

Overview & Responsibilities

Our Collections Department is looking for a new assistant to facilitate the collections of the sold lots following the auction. This is a busy, hands on position that would suit a recent graduate looking for a first step into the auction world or someone who enjoys logistics and manual handling. In addition, there will be a small amount of VIP client administration included in the position. 

Main Duties include:

Collections Department Assistant

• Processing the collections procedure for all lots, sold or unsold.
• Facilitating collections of sold lots to buyers/couriers and unsold lots to vendors/couriers.
• Preparing collections for weekend collection days.
• Creating and keeping an up-to-date inventory of the collections room
• Chasing uncollected lots
• Keeping collections room tidy and clean
• Ordering packing materials
• Facilitating packing and shipping requests and taking payment for these services 

VIP Client Administrator

• Drawing up contracts for transferred items
• Receiving deliveries and checking off items
• Obtaining valuations from specialists
• Ensuring safe storage and location guide is kept up to date
• Sending contracts for signature and allocating items to correct auctions once authorised
• Chasing unauthorised items in storage
• Keeping correct records of deliveries and transfers

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred but not essential
• Experience in manual handling and ability to lift heavy objects
• Ability to work well under pressure within a fast-paced environment
• An all-round team player who is happy to contribute to assist and enable the success of the other departments
• Excellent communication skills with exceptional attention to detail

This is a full-time position 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday, with some possible weekend work if required.

To apply please email CV and cover letter stating salary expectations to hr@roseberys.co.uk