The next proposed recruitment drive will be 2010, for programme commencement in 2011.

Excitement, knowledge and international travel combined with the chance to work with some of the world’s most interesting and beautiful objects are just some of the benefits of joining Christie’s Specialist Training Programme.

The programme consists of 4 - 6 rotations over a 24 month period around our International departments and locations. These rotations will not only include specialist departments but also our support functions to give you a real grounding in understanding the way our business operates. Placements may be in our London, New York, Paris or Hong Kong offices, making this a truly global development programme. The programme is for graduates and non-graduates with suitable experience.

Our selection process is challenging and places on our programme are highly sought after. If you complete our unique training programme successfully, there is the prospect of an exciting career in the art world.

This unique training programme provides a firm grounding in both the art market and the underlying art scholarship as well as the commercial business of art sales and an auction house.

What Christie's is looking for

• Commercial/business experience (minimum 2 years)
• A degree in an arts related subject or a one-year diploma from Christie’s Education or similar organisation
• A passion for the arts
• An understanding and knowledge of the art market
• Enthusiasm for the job and dedication
• Customer focus and interpersonal qualities
• Team spirit
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Proficiency in at least one other language
• Leadership experience
• Project management experience
• Research skills
• An international outlook
• IT skills

Please see the brochure for further information about the programme. Please note that the brochure may be subject to amendment and change.

Specialist Training Programme Brochure

Applications for 2011 will not be open until 2010.

For other job opportunities at Christie’s you may also register your CV / Resume, or send it speculatively, by visiting the main job opportunities section of our website.