Art Auction Assistant
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Art Auction Assistant
Job title: Art Auction Assistant
Location: Ross’s Auctioneers & Valuers, 37 Montgomery Street, Belfast, BT1 4NX
Job Description:
Ross’s has been long established as Northern Ireland’s leading auctioneers. The company operates from a landmark building in Belfast City Centre equidistant from the City Hall and the Royal Courts of Justice. We are seeking an enthusiastic graduate to join our team to assist in our Irish Art Department. Working at Ross’s is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic team and gain great experience in the world of Irish Art.
The role includes valuing and cataloguing art and attached administration in a very busy department. This is a client facing role and training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pre sale administration - Including cataloguing and preparing the sales
to be published.
- Post sale administration – Negotiating sales of available lots, Credit Control, Organising delivery of art purchased to clients and paying out vendors.
- Assisting in merchandising and displaying the auction each month.
- Managing client interests and contributing to effective client management.
- General department administration.
Key Skills:
- Excellent organisation and communication skills with colleagues and clients.
- A willingness to learn and support every aspect of the department.
- Self-motivation with the ability to work as part of the team or independently.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent computer skills.
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
- Undergraduate Degree
- Excellent customer service and organisational skills
- Use of Microsoft Office
Job Starting Date: ASAP
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £23,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
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Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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