Cataloguer & Workshop Assistant (London)

Cataloguer & Workshop Assistant (London)

Position: Cataloguer & Workshop Assistant
Reports to: General Manager & Head of Auctions
Works closely with: Head of London, Account Coordinator
Location: 12 Park Square West, London NW1 4LJ
Contract: Full-time (40hrs per week) in-house, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000 per annum commensurate with experience
Hours: 10am-6pm Monday-Friday (TOIL compensation for occasional evening/weekend hours)

 

Overview

Tarisio is the leading international venue for fine stringed instruments and bows with offices in London, Berlin and New York. We are a close-knit group of creative people and look forward to having a like-minded individual join us. This position is an ideal opportunity for a driven and highly-organised individual wishing to develop a broad skillset within a unique and exciting industry which encompasses classical music, fine art & antiquities, and auctions.

 

Job Role

Ideal for somebody with workshop experience as a violin or bowmaker, you will be solely responsible for the cataloguing of instruments and bows for Tarisio’s London office. This will include maintaining a watertight Goods In/Goods Out process, initial condition checks of property arriving to Tarisio, detailed cataloguing, dendrochronology, and diagnostic infra-red and ultraviolet photography to support condition reports. This role also benefits from the diverse requirements of the auction cycle, including handling pre-sale administration, responsibility for in-house shipping and packing, and answering property-specific bidder inquiries. This is a fast-paced and physically active role, so please keep this in mind when applying!

 

Key Responsibilities

Cataloguing
– Detailed cataloguing of all instruments/bows and any accompanying documentation
– Maintaining accurate and up-to-date inventory information
– Identifying and reporting endangered species materials
– Performing scanning and/or photography for dendrochronology
– Coordinating with the Luthier to prepare properties for auction
– Maintaining physical spaces for storage and presenting of instruments (vault and showrooms)
– Scheduling and liaising with photographer, luthiers, and external personnel

Workshop Assistance
– Execution of our first-class packing standards to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of our inventory
– Opportunity, if trained, to create condition reports for auction and private sale properties (graphical and written)
– Preparation and digitisation of condition reports performed by in-house luthier (graphical and written)
– Performing infra-red and ultraviolet photography to support condition reports
– Handling administration of CT scans (off-site)

Couriering
– Availability to travel with hand-carried high-value inventory, mostly within Europe and to/from London, to retrieve or deliver property

 

Personal Specifications (desired)

Workshop experience as a violin- or bowmaker
Bachelor’s (Undergraduate) Degree or equivalent
Experience in an area such as art shipping, auction/arts administration and/or operations and logistics within a retail environment
Experience of fine art/antique handling
A love of music and desire to work within a creative environment
Excellent time management skills and attention to detail
Strong customer service ethics and high expectations for quality
Strong verbal/written communication, and interpersonal skills
Process-oriented and adaptable mindset
Ability to work with Mac systems and Google apps
Physical ability to help move large boxes around the office, and be on your feet for around 30%
of the time
Strong teamwork mindset, paired with an ability to work independently

 

We are hard workers at Tarisio, and equally believe in the correct compensation for our employees’ efforts. Benefits include:

Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Plan
Generous vacation and leave policies: 28 days vacation; “Summer Fridays” (half day Friday during summer months); closed office for Christmas break

 

Application Instructions

All applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor a visa application for this role.

Please send a CV together with a short cover letter explaining why you think you are an ideal candidate for this role to careers@tarisio.com.
You will need to include “Cataloguer & Workshop Assistant – London” in the subject line of your email, as well as the name and contact details of a referee.

We look forward to hearing from you!