The CompanyChristiethe worldlargest Art Business, is an incredibly exciting & enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments, or in one of our more Operational teams, we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250 year old company, steeped in history, bringing fresh ideas whilst not forgetting our shared values; Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility & Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do and it is inspiring to work with industry leaders across our business.Why This Role MattersThis six month internship will provide day-to-day support to the Old Master Paintings Department, with the potential to develop both specialist and administrative skills.How You'll Make an ImpactResearch\/Specialist SupportSupporting Specialists with cataloguing and research, whether within Christieexternal libraries\/museums.Assisting in warehouse when required.Upkeep of departmental libraries and offices.Aid catalogue distribution and binding.Assist in setting up and maintaining sale views.Assist in taking condition images as requested by clients.Administrative SupportTo support the Sale Coordinator in the day to day running of the Department.Responsible for collecting and distributing post.Ensuring that all telephone calls are answered.Maintaining stationery and printing supplies in the Department.Assisting Specialists and Sale Coordinator with catalogue preparation.Any other tasks required as and when they arise.What youbring to the teamSelf-motivated and highly-organised.History of Art Graduate (or other relevant degree).Previous work experience either paid or voluntary within the Art Sector.Language skills (fluent in English plus one other European language).Ability to demonstrate client facing experience.Strong IT skills with familiarity of all Microsoft packages.Whatgreat about working for u25 days annual leave 1 day Birthday leave ChristieChristmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec Jan) additional to annual leave: almost two weeks to fully switch off and spend time with friends and familyAdditional 1 weekannual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary i.e. 5th, 10th, 15th and so onVolunteering day: Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation thatimportant to youDonation matching of up to per annum to help you support the organisations you care aboutFlexible Fitness Fund - per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable)Access to world-renowned art: with regular exhibitions in our galleries to wander around and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleaguesDiscretionary Bonus (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year) Generous retirement plan: We will double match your pension contribution up to 5% of your basic salary (Max 10% contribution from ChristiePrivate Health Insurance employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family membersDental Insurance may be extended at personal cost)Generous Income Protection Insurance in the event of accident, sickness or injury after 12 monthsCompetitive Life Insurance policy from first dayEmployee Assistance Programme access to personal advice and support services including counsellingEyecare vouchers (once a year)Cycle to Work schemeChristieExtras discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shopsRobust family first policy:16 weeks full pay on Maternity Leave Four-day week, for eight weeks, at full pay on return from Maternity LeaveDependent back-up care: 10 sessions\/ days of childcare or eldercare per yearhe Stork Club: Our community of parents who meet regularly over breakfasts, lunch, afternoon teaChristiereserves the right to change company benefits at any time