Sale Coordinator (12 months FTC)

About the Bonhams Network

Founded in 1793, Bonhams is a global network of auction houses, with the largest number of international salerooms, offering the widest range of collecting categories and selling at all price points. Bonhams is recognised for its bespoke service, and a dedication to local market relationships, enhanced by a global platform. With 14 salerooms, Bonhams presents over 1,000 sales annually, across more than 60 specialist categories, including fine art, collectables, luxury, wine & spirits, and collector cars.  In 2022, Bonhams added four international auction houses to its network: Bukowskis, Stockholm; Bruun Rasmussen, Copenhagen; Cornette de Saint Cyr, Paris and Brussels; and Skinner, Massachusetts. The success of Bonhams’ global strategy is a result of recognising the shift in growing intercontinental buying and increased digital engagement. 

About the Department

The Furniture, Works of Art, Carpet and Tapestries department is based in our Montpelier street saleroom and
holds seven sales a year, five online sales
held in Knightsbridge, consisting of: The Connoisseurs Library sale,
two Homes & Interiors sales, The Grand Tour sale and a Vernacular Furniture, Folk and Naïve Art sale, as well as two Fine Decorative Arts sales, which are both live and held in our New Bond Street saleroom during Classics weeks in July and late November/early December.

The department works closely with their colleagues in the Classical arts departments (The Classics) as well as the House Sales and Private Collections department.

You will primarily be based in Montpelier Street but will also be required to work in our warehouse, currently in Oxfordshire and in New Bond Street.

About the Role

The Sale Coordinator is an integral role in the expert department, supporting the Specialists in the successful delivery of auctions as well as the day to day running of the department.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

You will be the department’s experienced user of Auctioneer 3, Bonhams’ bespoke Auction Management System and primary business tool.

You will be responsible for managing clients and their property throughout the sale cycle, including receipting property into A3, generating and issuing consignment contracts, requesting and uploading client details and payment management.

You will be the Department’s primary contact for a range of external stakeholders ranging from our clients to restorers and suppliers, escalating to your Specialists when required.

You will help co-ordinate the movement of property throughout the sale cycle, working with regional offices, Shipping, Operations & Photography to ensure efficient and compliant stock transfer.

You will work with Client Services, Operations and Shipping to support clients with after sale enquiries, including the resolution of payments and arranging shipping quotes for both purchased and unsold lots.

You will support your Department with preparing valuations, condition reports and condition photography as required.

As an important part of the Department, you will also support on many day to day auction activities and ensure the Department has all it needs to run smoothly and effectively. Tasks will include responding to client enquiries pre and post sale, bidding and event management.

Skills & Experience

Strong time management and organisational ability

Excellent communication in all modes with both internal and external stakeholders

Ability to manage workflow and priorities in a fast-moving environment

A flexible approach and a willingness to support Departments and teams outside of your core responsibilities

Previous experience in an administrative position (not necessarily from an auction background)

What We Offer

Some of our benefits and perks include:

28 days holidays (including Bank Holidays), increasing to 33 with service

Healthcare

If you wish to apply, please send your CV and cover letter by the 19th March 2026 at midnight.

We thank you for your interest in this position but please note that we will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration.

Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.