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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.

Communications & PR Manager

Full-time | Maidenhead, Berkshire

At Dawsons Auctioneers, we connect people with extraordinary objects — from fine jewellery and watches to art, design and rare collectibles. With over a century of combined expertise, our specialists help clients unlock the value of items with history, meaning and provenance.

We are seeking an experienced Communications & PR Manager to lead Dawsons’ external communications strategy — shaping how we are seen, understood and trusted across traditional media, digital platforms and social channels.

This is a senior role for someone with significant PR experience within the luxury, art, jewellery or cultural sectors, who understands how reputation, storytelling and authority drive long-term brand value.

You will work closely with the Head of Marketing to strengthen Dawsons’ positioning as a trusted authority in the auction world, while overseeing the management and direction of our social media and YouTube channels.

Why This Role Matters

Our business is built on credibility and expertise. In high-value categories such as art, jewellery and collectibles, trust is everything.

Press coverage, specialist commentary, digital visibility and thoughtful content all play a crucial role in shaping perception and driving enquiries — particularly from private sellers.

This role exists to:

• Elevate Dawsons’ profile across national, regional and specialist media
• Position our specialists as authoritative voices in their fields
• Ensure brand consistency across all external communications
• Align social media and YouTube with our broader PR narrative

What You Will Do

PR Strategy & Media Relations (Digital & Traditional)

• Develop and execute a proactive PR strategy aligned with brand and commercial objectives
• Identify newsworthy stories across auctions, consignments, valuations and results
• Write and distribute press releases, media alerts and commentary pieces
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists across national, regional and specialist press
• Secure meaningful coverage in print, online, broadcast and trade media
• Act as the primary point of contact for media enquiries
• Prepare specialists and senior leadership for interviews and press opportunities

Brand Positioning & Narrative Development

• Work with the Head of Marketing to refine and protect Dawsons’ brand positioning
• Shape consistent messaging across media, digital and social channels
• Identify opportunities to strengthen Dawsons’ authority within the luxury and cultural sectors
• Ensure all communications reflect a confident, expert and considered tone

Social Media & YouTube Channel Oversight

• Oversee the strategic direction of Dawsons’ social media platforms
• Manage content calendars and ensure alignment with PR narratives and campaign activity
• Collaborate with Dawsons’ expert valuers, the freelance videographer, and the freelance presenter on YouTube planning and publishing
• Optimise video titles, descriptions and channel messaging for discoverability and brand impact
• Monitor performance and refine channel focus based on engagement and audience behaviour

(Note: Content production is supported by an external videographer; this role leads messaging, strategy and publishing oversight.)

Campaign & Auction Communications

• Lead communications planning around key auctions, standout consignments and valuation campaigns
• Ensure PR, social and video activity work cohesively around major moments in the auction calendar
• Identify opportunities to leverage auction results for media coverage and digital reach

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has significant PR experience within luxury, art, jewellery, collectibles or a related sector
• Has a strong track record of securing national and specialist media coverage
• Understands the difference between brand-building communications and promotional marketing
• Is confident managing media relationships and pitching stories
• Has experience overseeing digital and social channels at a strategic level
• Understands YouTube as an authority-building platform
• Can balance commercial objectives with long-term brand positioning
• Is confident working with senior stakeholders and subject-matter experts
• Is organised, proactive and comfortable operating independently

Why you’ll enjoy working here

You’ll be part of a knowledgeable, passionate team where ideas are valued and creativity is encouraged. This role offers genuine ownership of Dawsons’ external voice — across social media, YouTube, and the press — while working with remarkable objects and respected expert valuers.

What’s in it for you?

A competitive basic salary (+ target-driven commission), career progression, and the opportunity to create a niche for yourself within a fast-growing organisation.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and Portfolio outlining their relevant experience and qualifications to our Head of Marketing, Russ Gleason, on russ@dawsonsauctions.co.uk.

Dawsons Auctioneers is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

^{A rare Moorcroft tea set.}

^{Sold at Dawsons for a world record £15,400.}

Photographer

Full time, Permanent

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Photographer to join a technology-led and innovative business. Working from our Auction Logistics Hub in Berkshire, you will be reporting directly to the Auction Operations Manager. 

Who will you be working for?

Dawsons are leading international Valuers & Auctioneers, established in 2016, providing professional, discrete current market valuation and sales advice for Fine Jewellery & Watches, Fine & Contemporary Art, Antiques, Memorabilia, and family heirlooms.

What you’ll be doing:

• Taking multiple product photographs + photo-editing for monthly digital catalogues
• Working to tight auction deadlines
• Be physically fit and able to move large objects (furniture, sculptures, etc.)
• Maintaining and ensuring a superb level of customer service
• Be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Liaising with colleagues and supporting the auction operation as needed (i.e. clerking, viewings, portering)

Your experience and required skills:

The successful applicant will have experience of working within a business environment and be comfortable working to deadlines. Previous Auction House experience would be preferred but is not essential. They will also have photo-editing skills, experience of Photoshop and Lightroom, have completed a photography course, and be proficient in taking product related photographs – ecommerce photographic experience would be preferred. Excellent computer literacy is essential.

What is in it for you?

A competitive salary and the opportunity to create a niche for yourself within a fast-growing organisation. We have a positive team ethic that also rewards individual effort. Not forgetting that you'll be surrounded by incredible works of art, lovely watches, and beautiful jewellery!

Salary: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 p.a. dependant on experience 

• Full training will be provided
• Opportunity to develop and grow within a dynamic company
• We want to be the best and employ the best
• Free parking
• Walking distance of Maidenhead Station 

Interested? Please contact Peter Mason, Auction Operations Manager:

Email: peter@dawsonsauctions.co.uk

 ^{A 16th Century Italian Master Painting discovered in a North London bungalow.}

^{Sold at Dawsons for £255,000.}

Jewellery Cataloguer, Maidenhead (Full-Time & Part-Time positions available)

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Jewellery (Watches & Silver) cataloguer to join a technology-led and innovative business. Working from our Maidenhead Head Office, you will be reporting directly to the Joint Heads of Jewellery, Watches & Silver. 

Who will you be working for?

Dawsons are leading international Valuers & Auctioneers, established in 2016. We provide professional, discrete current market valuation and sales advice for Fine Jewellery, Watches, Fine & Contemporary Art, Antiques, and family heirlooms, based from our auction logistics centre in Berkshire, our valuations office in London, and Nationwide.

What you'll be doing:

• Accurately and efficiently cataloguing a variety of jewellery, watches and silver, working to strict catalogue deadlines.
• Testing and identifying gemstones and precious metals to ensure all descriptions are accurate.
• Researching provenance, history and identifying makers of various items for sale.
• Providing detailed condition reports on request.
• Entering stock details on our auction operating systems.
• Careful handling of high value and fragile items.
• Organising, lotting up and laying out stock ahead of our monthly Fine Auction.
• Supporting live auctions, including clerking, and taking telephone bids on sale days.
• Assisting with the day-to-day running of the jewellery department.
• Assisting with client enquiries and occasional valuation requests as needed.
• Working closely with our friendly team of expert Jewellery Valuers & Cataloguers
• Occasional travel to our Hampstead office may be required.

Your experience and required skills:

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Flexibility and the ability to be a team player.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills .
• Auction experience preferable but not essential.
• FGA/DGA/GIA or equivalent professional qualifications or five plus years of experience within the jewellery industry.
• A high level of IT competence would be preferable
• A keen interest in jewellery, watches and silver, as well as a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.

What is in it for the successful candidate?

A healthy starting salary and an opportunity to create a niche for yourself within a fast-growing organisation. We have a positive team ethic that also rewards individual effort. Not forgetting that you'll be surrounded by jewellery, watches and silver! 

We want to be the best and aim to only employ the best.
 
Full systems training provided | Maidenhead office is a 20 minute walk from Maidenhead station.

Interested? Please contact Pete Liggins, Commercial Director.

Email: pete@dawsonsauctions.co.uk

 ^{A 16th Century Italian Master Painting discovered in a North London bungalow.}

^{Sold at Dawsons for £255,000.}

Jewellery Valuer, Hampstead

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Jewellery (Watch & Silver) Valuer to join a technology-led and innovative business. Working from our Hampstead valuations office in London, you will be reporting directly to the Joint Heads of Jewellery, Watches & Silver. 

Who will you be working for?

Dawsons are leading international Valuers & Auctioneers, established in 2016. We provide professional, discrete current market valuation and sales advice for Fine Jewellery, Watches, Fine & Contemporary Art, Antiques, and family heirlooms, based from our auction logistics centre in Berkshire, our valuations office in London, and Nationwide.

What you'll be doing: 

• Assisting with the day to day running of the Hampstead valuations office.
• Negotiating with customers in person and online, consigning jewellery, watches and silver for sale.
• Carrying out accurate jewellery, watch and silver valuations, both for auction, probate and insurance purposes as required.
• Attending offsite valuation appointments when neededd, i.e. house visits in and around London.
• Careful handling of items and entering stock details into our auction operating systems.
• Working closely with our friendly team of expert Jewellery Valuers & Cataloguers
• Travel to our Auction Hub in Berkshire several days a month, including supporting with sale days.

Your experience and required skills:

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and exemplary levels of customer service.
• Flexibility and the ability to be a team player.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Auction experience preferable but not essential.
• FGA/DGA/GIA or equivalent professional qualifications or five plus years of experience within the jewellery industry.
• A high level of IT competence would be preferable.
• Specialist knowledge of jewellery, watches and or silver.

What is in it for the successful candidate?

A healthy starting salary and an opportunity to create a niche for yourself within a fast-growing organisation. We have a positive team ethic that also rewards individual effort. Not forgetting that you'll be surrounded by jewellery, watches and silver! 

We want to be the best and aim to only employ the best.
 
Full systems training provided | Hampstead office is a 5-minute walk from Hampstead tube station

Interested? Please contact Pete Liggins, Commercial Director:

Email: pete@dawsonsauctions.co.uk 

^{A French Art Deco platinum and multi gem Egyptian revival pendant.}

^{Sold at Dawsons for £39,500.}