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Dawsons provide professional, discrete valuation and sales advice for Fine Jewellery, Watches, Fine & Contemporary Art, Antiques, and family heirlooms.

Our specialist sales are broadcast live to a global audience of over 10 million active bidders for maximum exposure. Our innovative in-house marketing direct to buyers, across multiple social media platforms, ensures that we achieve the highest returns for our clients.

Dawsons… connecting buyers with sellers globally.

Marketing Executive

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire
Department: Marketing
Reports to: Head of Marketing
Hours: Full Time

 

About Dawsons

Dawsons is a leading UK and international auction specialist, selling the finest jewellery, watches, art, antiques and luxury goods. Through expert knowledge, innovative marketing and exceptional customer service, we connect remarkable objects with buyers across the UK and around the world.

We are experiencing exceptional demand and have an ambitious growth plan to expand our physical locations. To support this growth, we are seeking a creative, organised and enthusiastic Marketing Executive to join our in-house marketing team—someone who can make a real difference.

Every auction tells a story. From exceptional jewellery and rare watches to fine art, antiques and fascinating private collections, our marketing team is responsible for bringing these stories to life and connecting them with collectors around the world. No two weeks are the same, making this a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, creativity and working with exceptional objects.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for design, digital marketing and communications who is looking to develop their career in a varied, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.

 

The Role

Working alongside the Head of Marketing and Videographer, the Marketing Executive will play an important role in planning, coordinating and delivering marketing campaigns across a range of digital and traditional channels.

The successful candidate will produce creative marketing assets, manage the publishing of content across social media and YouTube, coordinate campaign schedules and work closely with colleagues across the business to ensure campaigns are delivered to the highest standard.

This is a broad marketing role offering exposure to graphic design, social media, PR, direct marketing, SEO and emerging AI technologies.

 

Key Responsibilities

Graphic Design

  • Design artwork for print advertising, brochures, promotional literature and exhibition materials.
  • Produce graphics for social media, email marketing, website content and digital campaigns.
  • Design engaging YouTube thumbnails and other digital marketing assets.
  • Prepare artwork for both print and digital publication.
  • Ensure all creative work reflects the Dawsons brand and maintains a consistently high standard.

 

Social Media & Digital Publishing

  • Manage the publishing schedule across Dawsons' social media channels and YouTube.
  • Upload and schedule content across multiple platforms.
  • Write engaging captions, titles, descriptions and supporting marketing copy.
  • Optimise content using platform best practice.
  • Monitor engagement and identify opportunities to improve performance.
  • Keep up to date with social media trends, platform developments and emerging best practice.

 

Campaign Coordination

  • Work closely with the Head of Marketing and Videographer to maintain the marketing and content schedule.
  • Coordinate filming with auction specialists and internal departments.
  • Liaise with the Photography Department to source imagery required for marketing campaigns.
  • Ensure photography, video and other marketing assets are available ahead of campaign deadlines.
  • Assist in planning future marketing campaigns and promotional activity.

 

Marketing Support

  • Support the Head of Marketing with the delivery of integrated marketing campaigns.
  • Assist with PR activity, including drafting press releases and liaising with media where appropriate.
  • Support direct marketing and email marketing campaigns.
  • Assist with website updates and online content.
  • Maintain marketing asset libraries and campaign documentation.
  • Liaise with external suppliers, publications and media partners where appropriate.

 

Digital Marketing

  • Identify and target potential buyers and bidders for highlight lots and monthly specialist sales through targeted direct marketing activity.
  • Support the planning and delivery of direct marketing campaigns to maximise bidder engagement and auction performance.
  • Support SEO initiatives through content optimisation and website improvements.
  • Assist with marketing reporting and campaign analysis.
  • Use AI tools where appropriate to improve marketing efficiency, creativity and campaign delivery.
  • Keep up to date with developments in digital marketing and contribute ideas for continual improvement.

 

Person Specification

Essential

  • Previous experience in a commercial marketing role, ideally within retail, ecommerce, luxury brands or another customer-focused business.
  • Excellent graphic design skills with a strong eye for layout, typography and visual communication.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
  • Experience managing business social media accounts.
  • Excellent written English and copywriting skills.
  • Strong organisational and project management skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Confident communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive, collaborative and positive approach.

Desirable

  • Experience producing artwork for both print and digital marketing.
  • Knowledge of YouTube publishing and optimisation.
  • Experience with email marketing platforms.
  • PR or media relations experience.
  • An understanding of SEO principles.
  • Experience using HubSpot or another CRM platform.
  • Experience using Google Analytics or similar reporting tools.
  • Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT to improve marketing productivity.
  • An interest in art, jewellery, antiques, watches or luxury brands.

 

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

  • Creative with a strong visual eye.
  • Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
  • Enthusiastic, proactive and self-motivated.
  • Curious and keen to learn new skills.
  • Commercially aware.
  • Adaptable and comfortable working across a broad range of marketing projects.
  • A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Passionate about producing high-quality work.

 

Working Relationships

The Marketing Executive will work closely with:

  • Head of Marketing
  • Videographer
  • Photography Department
  • Auction Specialists and Valuers
  • Client Services Team
  • External suppliers, publications and media partners

 

Salary & Benefits

  • £32,000–£38,000 depending on experience.
  • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • NEST workplace pension scheme.
  • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
  • The opportunity to work in a creative, collaborative environment where no two days are the same.

 

Why Join Dawsons?

At Dawsons, marketing is central to everything we do. From launching major collections and promoting exceptional jewellery, fine art and luxury watches, to delivering engaging social media campaigns, targeted direct marketing and national press advertising, you'll help tell the stories behind remarkable objects and connect them with audiences around the world.

Working as part of a small and ambitious marketing team, you'll gain experience across a broad range of marketing disciplines while making a genuine contribution to the continued growth of one of the UK's leading—and arguably most ambitious—auction businesses.

 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV together with a portfolio showcasing examples of your graphic design work to russ@dawsonsauctions.co.uk.

We'd particularly like to see examples of print design, digital graphics, social media creative or integrated marketing campaigns you have worked on.

Applications submitted without a portfolio may not be considered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A collection of antique jewellery.

Sold at Dawsons for over £100,000

 

Jewellery Valuer, Maidenhead

WHY NOT JOIN DAWSONS' AT AN EXCITING STAGE OF GROWTH AND BECOME AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR EXPERT TEAM OF VALUERS...

 

Dawsons is looking for a motivated and knowledgeable Jewellery, Watch & Silver Valuer to join our highly skilled and successful team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong jewellery knowledge, excellent client-facing skills and a genuine interest in auctions, valuations and luxury objects. You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day running of our Berkshire operation, meeting clients, securing consignments and providing accurate, professional valuation advice.

Reporting in to the Joint Heads of Jewellery, Watches & Silver, you will be part of a friendly, expert and ambitious team within a modern, technology-led auction business.

 

ABOUT DAWSONS

Dawsons is a leading firm of international valuers and auctioneers, established in 2016.

We provide professional, discreet, current-market valuation and sales advice across fine jewellery, watches, silver, fine and contemporary art, antiques, family heirlooms and private collections.

Operating from our Auction Logistics Centre in Berkshire, our London valuation locations and through a nationwide valuation service, we combine specialist expertise with a modern, client-focused and technology-led approach to auctions and valuations.

We are growing quickly, investing in our people and our locations, and building a business that aims to set the standard for modern auctioneering.

 

THE ROLE

As Jewellery Valuer, you will be based at our Maidenhead office and will help deliver an exceptional experience for clients looking to value or sell jewellery, watches and silver.

You will meet clients in person, speak with them by phone and online, provide valuation advice, negotiate consignments and ensure items are handled, recorded and processed with care and accuracy.

This role would suit someone who is confident with clients, commercially aware, highly organised and passionate about jewellery, watches and silver. You will be joining a growing business at an exciting point, with the opportunity to help continue the success and reputation of Dawsons.

 

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

You will:

  • Assist with the day-to-day running of Dawsons’ Berkshire operation.
  • Reporting in to the Joint Heads of Jewellery, Watches & Silver.
  • Meet, advise and negotiate with clients in person, by telephone and online.
  • Consign jewellery, watches and silver for sale through Dawsons auctions.
  • Carry out accurate valuations for auction, probate and insurance purposes.
  • Attend offsite valuation appointments and house visits when required.
  • Handle valuable items with care, discretion and professionalism.
  • Enter stock and valuation details accurately into Dawsons’ auction operating systems.
  • Work closely with our friendly team of expert jewellery valuers and cataloguers.
  • Occasionally travel to/work from our Hampstead office when required.

 

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who combines specialist knowledge with excellent communication skills, sound judgement and a client-first approach.

 

You should have:

  • Specialist knowledge of jewellery, watches and/or silver.
  • FGA, DGA, GIA or equivalent professional qualifications, or 5+ years’ experience within the jewellery, luxury, valuation, auction or pawnbroking sector.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Outstanding communication skills and exemplary customer service.
  • The confidence to negotiate with clients in a professional and commercial manner.
  • The ability to work to tight deadlines and remain calm under pressure.
  • Excellent time-management and organisational skills.
  • A flexible, positive and team-focused approach.
  • Good IT competence and the ability to learn new systems.
  • Auction experience would be beneficial, but it is not essential.

 

WHY JOIN DAWSONS?

This is a chance to join a fast-growing, ambitious and technology-led auction business as we continue to expand our presence within the pre-loved luxury retail space.

You will work every day with jewellery, watches and silver, meet a wide range of clients, and contribute directly to the success of Dawsons' Jewellery, Watches & Silver team. For the right person, this is an opportunity to develop a specialist niche, build strong client relationships and grow with a business that rewards both teamwork and individual effort.

At Dawsons, we want to be the best, and we aim to work with people who share that ambition.

 

For the successful candidate, we offer:

  • Access to Dawsons’ fully funded training scheme; helping you attain any further and relevant jewellery qualifications and accreditation, including DGA and/or FGA.
  • A healthy starting salary.
  • Full systems training.
  • Free parking.
  • A location within walking distance of Maidenhead station.
  • The opportunity to develop your career within a fast-growing organisation.
  • A supportive, expert and friendly team.
  • Daily exposure to jewellery, watches, silver and private collections.

 

INTERESTED?

To apply or find out more, please contact:

Pete Liggins

Commercial Director

Email: pete@dawsonsauctions.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

A rare 11.03ct diamond three-stone Kutchinsky's ring

Sold at Dawsons for £51,000