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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.

current opportunities

OFFICE AdministratOR - berkshire

We are looking for a methodical, organised and experienced Office Administrator with excellent attention to detail to join our administration team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Office Administrator to join a technology-led and innovative business. Working from our Auction Logistics Hub in Berkshire, you will be reporting directly to the Office & Accounts Manager. 

 

Who will you be working for?

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

 

What you’ll be doing:

This is a really varied position and would suit someone with excellent administrative and communications skills able to prioritise a busy workload.

 

  • Acting as the first point of contact for all enquiries via telephone, email and in person
  • Helping to administrate and co-ordinate busy online auctions with a worldwide reach, including managing online registrations and bidders, and pre- and post-sale communications
  • Maintaining and ensuring a superb level of customer service 
  • Maintaining and updating our in-house auction systems and CRM system
  • Co-ordinating and scheduling valuation appointments
  • Managing our in-house postage service, providing quotes and packing/posting goods
  • Liaising with and supporting our highly skilled team of Valuers and Auctioneers, and providing support to team members as needed

 

Your experience and required skills:

The successful applicant will have office and administration experience (preferably in a similar role), will be able to provide exceptional levels of customer service, have strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise workload, a friendly and professional telephone manner, and excellent written and spoken communication skills. Excellent computer literacy (minimum Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel) and attention to detail is essential.  Knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, CRM and auction management software is required.

 

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!

 

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00-£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 Jeannie Greig / Office & Accounts Manager:

Email: jeannie@dawsonsauctions.co.uk 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Cartier Kashmir Sapphire & Diamond Flower Brooch

Sold at Dawsons for £340,000


Jewellery Valuer & Cataloguer

Do you want to be part of a dynamic Jewellery Team within one of the fastest growing auction businesses in the UK?

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.

With extensive industry experience, our team of experts provide a seamless service covering valuation, logistics, marketing, and sale. Dawsons’ sole focus is to achieve the highest possible sale prices for our clients, through expert evaluation and multi-channel marketing.

 

What you'll be doing:
  • Reporting directly to the Department Head of Jewellery, Watches & Silver
  • Assisting with the day to day running of the Jewellery Department
  • Consigning jewellery, silver and watches for sale
  • Carrying out jewellery and silver valuations
  • Handling items and entering stock details on our auction operating systems
  • Dealing with customer queries
  • Serving clients on viewing days
  • Supporting live auctions
  • Working closely with our friendly team of expert Jewellery Valuers & Cataloguers
  • Based in our Berkshire auction hub within a dedicated, air conditioned jewellery showroom

 

Your experience and required skills:
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Flexibility and the ability to be a team player
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills 
  • Auction experience preferable
  • Alternatively, a keen interest in developing skills required to work within the auction world 
  • FGA, equivalent professional qualifications or five plus years of experience within the jewellery industry.
  • DGA preferable
  • A high level of IT competence would be preferable

 

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, silver and watches! 

We want to be the best and aim to only employ the best.


 
Full systems training provided | Free parking | Berkshire saleroom within walking distance from Maidenhead train station

 

Interested? Please contact Nicky Houston, Head of Jewellery, Watches & Silver:

Email: nicky@dawsonsauctions.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

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

Sold at Dawsons for £51,000


Digital Creator - Maidenhead, Berkshire

 

Do you want to be part of a dynamic Marketing Team within one of the fastest growing auction businesses in the UK?

Dawsons are leading international Valuers & Auctioneers, established in 2016. We provide professional, discrete current market valuation and sales advice for Fine Jewellery, Watches, Art, and Collectables. With extensive industry experience, our team of experts provide a seamless service covering valuation, logistics, marketing, and sale. Dawsons’ sole focus is to achieve the highest possible sale prices for our clients, through expert evaluation and multi-channel marketing. As sector disruptors, Dawsons are a rapidly growing, technology driven business, with a plan to double sales over the next two years.

 

Job Description:

Dawsons Auctioneers is seeking a highly skilled, and experienced Digital Creator to join our dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Head of Marketing, the successful candidate will have a proven background in managing company social media accounts, including paid social media advertising, and a track record of growing a YouTube channel. This role requires an energetic and creative individual with a strong aptitude for content creation and digital marketing, capable of working closely with our in-house videographer and specialists in jewellery, art, and collectables to produce engaging content for various marketing channels.

 

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and oversee all company social media accounts, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.
  • Develop and implement strategies to grow our YouTube channel and enhance engagement across all social media platforms.
  • Collaborate with our in-house videographer and specialists to create compelling content that showcases our expertise in jewellery, art, and antiques.
  • Utilise your proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere Pro, to edit and assemble video content, create graphic designs, and produce high-quality marketing materials.
  • Create and design print advertisements that effectively communicate our brand message and attract potential clients.
  • Publish blog posts and update the company website as required, ensuring content is fresh, relevant, and aligned with our marketing goals.
  • Analyse performance metrics and adjust strategies to improve engagement, reach, and conversion rates.

 

Requirements:
  • Proven experience in managing social media accounts and growing a YouTube channel.
  • Highly proficient skills in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere Pro.
  • Strong background in content creation, with the ability to produce engaging and visually appealing materials.
  • Experience in creating print advertisements and online content.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of / or an interest in the art, jewellery, and collectables industry is a plus.
  • Two years’ experience with Meta Ads Manager and YouTube Advertising.

 

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in marketing (preferred), Communications, or a related field.

- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a marketing role.

 

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. We want to be the best and employ the best. 

 

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.