Do you have a passion for stamp collecting? We are looking to add a Philatelist to our team to help us put together our Stamp Auction catalogues. It’s a fascinating role, working on a consultancy basis, and you’ll get to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at all of the stamps, albums and First Day covers that we receive at our busy auction house.
We’re located just off the M6 motorway at Junction 36 and we’re a thriving team of friendly valuers, auctioneers, saleroom and support staff. We’ll be running four Stamp Auctions in 2023 and would love to have an extra pair of hands to help us make them a brilliant experience for our local, national and international buyers.
You don’t need professional experience as we can provide plenty of training.
Email bill@1818.dnrucvg5h5-gok67nnj7452.p.temp-site.link to chat about the role and your knowledge. Get in touch before November 30th 2022.
Responsibilities:
Cataloguing of items consigned for sale, and researching items to ensure accuracy. Provide condition reports with accuracy and honesty, reflecting each item’s status
Cataloguing items entered for auction, guided by our in-house style
Proofreading and editing incorrectly catalogued items
Researching or referring items to other specialists within the team when extra knowledge is needed
Providing detailed condition reports for lots catalogued, including additional images to support the sale of items
Supporting the team with lotting sales and working independently, if necessary, to ensure catalogues are ready for export to websites ahead of the deadline
Responding to telephone and email queries from clients within agreed timescales
Liaising with administration teams in relation to the sale schedule and client business
Referring queries to the relevant department as appropriate
Person specification:
Essential skills
An interest in stamps
Excellent organisational skills or an eye for detail
The ability to work in a team as well as alone
Ability to meet deadlines
Enthusiastic with a willingness to learn
Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft software
Desirable skills
Knowledge and understanding of Auction Houses
Confidence in talking to the public