Graduate Programme London, England
Job description
Bonhams is thrilled to announce the third year of its Graduate Programme based in London. The programme will start in September 2023.
Applications are now open! So, if you are passionate about the auction world and would like to get the first step into it, read through and send us your application.
- What to expect from the Graduate Programme?
During the 18 month-long programme, you will have the opportunity to experience the Bonhams world from different angles, while working side by side with our team of extremely talented people. You will be mentored and supported by business leaders and will be involved in exciting projects throughout the programme.
The Programme will be made up of two placement rotations: during the first 6 months, you will work in our core departments, such as Client Services, Marketing, Operations, assisting with the planning, administration and maintenance of auction operations, from setting up galleries to taking bids during sales.
During the next 12 months, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by cataloguers and specialists with vast experience in the major area of art and collectables. The departments available for the placement will be:
- Valuations
- Prints
- Jewellery
- Contemporary Art
- Impressionist Art
- African Art
- Books
- Client Development
- Modern British Art
- Motorcars
You will be involved in tasks related to pre and post-sales administration, properties research and cataloguing, works of art valuations, etc.
- What are we looking for?
Our program wants to open the doors of the auction and fine art world to fresh graduates from all backgrounds. You will be considered for participation in the scheme regardless of your academic qualification. However, we do require applicants to demonstrate a genuine passion for fine arts, preferably a strong knowledge of the industry and the market or previous experience in a similar business.
The ideal candidate is ambitious, motivated, creative and open to challenges, with an aptitude for business and sales.
Ideally, you will have a University Degree completed within the past 2 years.
- What will we offer?
During the programme, you will have the chance to build the skills you need to succeed in the auction business; we will provide tailored, on-the-job training and mentorship from our Specialists.
We offer a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.
- Application Process
If you think you are what we are looking for, please send your CV and kindly respond to the questions in the application form.
The selection process includes 3 stages, consisting of:
- Online interview with the People Team
- Assessment centre day (19th June 2023) in London attended by Bonhams Senior Leaders
- Interview with Head of Specialist Department
The deadline is the 30th April 2023 , but we select candidates on a rolling basis, so do apply ASAP!
Conscious of the social, economic, cultural barriers upon accessing our industry, we actively encourage candidates from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds to apply to the programme.
Alongside introducing our Graduate Program, Bonhams is committed to delivering on an ambitious array of Diversity & Inclusion initiatives including an internal Mentoring scheme, Open House Programs, Outreach and Community activities, global D&I training and Women in Auction networking events.
We thank you for your interest in this position but please note that we will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration.
Bonhams is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.
