Sworders' staff are the core strength of our business. As we expand we are always looking for the best talent to strengthen our momentum.
We set ourselves high expectations and employ those who want to challenge and improve themselves. If you think you have what it takes to join our skilled and personable team we would like to hear from you. Current opportunities are advertised on this section of our website and we also welcome speculative applications. Please click here to contact us.
Reports to: Head of Delivery
Department: Logistics
Location: Sworders Saleroom, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8GE
Salary: On application, subject to experience
As Shipping Coordinator, you will oversee Sworders' shipping operations, working closely with the Head of Logistics and managing the shipping department. The role involves ensuring the efficient operation of the shipping department, maintaining excellent communication with clients, Sworders' portering team, and external shipping providers.
You will ensure databases and spreadsheets are accurately maintained, monitor and improve processes, and support the department with analysis and reporting. Your proactive approach and excellent organisational skills will ensure a high-quality service is delivered to clients, supporting Sworders' reputation for excellence.
In addition to overseeing shipping, you will actively participate in Sworders events, support company initiatives, and adhere to internal policies and procedures, including compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and AML regulations.
Coordination and Management of the Shipping Department
To work effectively within the delivery team to support the operations of Sworders Delivery Service
Ensure Sworders database and spreadsheets are kept up to date
Liaise with the portering team to ensure information is passed to facilitate collection by external shipping providers
Adhere to Sworders internal policies and procedures
Essential Skills
Desirable Skills
Family First
Wellbeing
Development
Sustainability
…and much more!
If you are enthusiastic and looking to establish yourself in an exciting role please send your CV with a brief covering letter outlining why you are perfect for Sworders to Jo Winter – jowinter@sworder.co.uk
Reports to: Head of Homes and Interiors Department
Location: Stansted
Salary: On application, subject to experience
We are seeking an experienced cataloguer to work predominantly within the Homes & Interiors (H&I) department, with the flexibility to support other departments as required.
Play an integral part in supporting the department to undertake cataloguing of items consigned for sale, be proactive in researching items to ensure accuracy. Provide condition reports for items consigned that accurately reflect each item’s status, updating information on Sworders database.
Support the successful operations of the department, liaising with clients where appropriate, responding to queries via telephone and email, consigning items within the offices for appraisal.
Work within the department to undertake cataloguing of items consigned for sale, be proactive in researching items to ensure accuracy.
Support the logistics and sale preparation to ensure the successful presentation of items for sale, including uploading of information and images to Sworders database.
Support the successful operations of the department, liaising with clients, responding to queries, and consigning items within the offices for appraisal.
Show integrity and have a willingness to learn, develop personal knowledge and skills to support the department and personal growth, keeping up to date with commercial fashions, trends, and hammer prices.
Adhere to Sworders internal policies and procedures.
Essential skills
Desirable skills
Family First
Wellbeing
Development
Sustainability
…and much more!
If you are enthusiastic and looking to establish yourself in an exciting role please send your CV with a brief covering letter outlining why you are perfect for Sworders to Jo Winter – jowinter@sworder.co.uk
Reports to: Head of Jewellery Department
Department: Jewellery
Location: Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, CM24 8GE
Salary: On application, subject to experience
We are looking for an experienced jewellery valuer and cataloguer to collate and run our interim Jewellery Sales and to work alongside our head of department with our Fine Jewellery Sales.
You will provide effective jewellery valuation service to clients, both in person valuations and online requests, taking account of commercial fashions, trends, and hammer prices to ensure information provided is fair and achievable.
Provide jewellery valuations for insurance and probate, where required, ensure information provided accurately reflects the market and all relevant legislation is adhered to. Take part in valuation days and events at Sworders Stansted and London offices, as well as external events, where appropriate.
Maintain a commercial view of the jewellery business, support the department head with the development of business leads and consignments to aid department growth, increase average hammer prices and turnover.
Liaise with clients and foster effective relationships to enhance Sworders business. Provide first line contact to clients wishing to consign jewellery and ensure they are kept up to date with valuations and sale allocations. Undertake cataloguing of items entered for auction, researching where necessary to ensure accuracy of information.
Work effectively as part of a team, assist in the planning and development of auctions to ensure success, including inputting ideas for presentation of items for sale and supporting the development of junior staff. Provide materials for social media campaigns, writing blogs and internet content to enhance online visibility. Assist in the set up and presentation of jewellery sales within the auction rooms and take part in preview days and events.
Actively show support for Sworders events and incentives, taking part where availability allows. Adhere to Sworders internal policies and procedures, including, but not limited to Sworders Privacy Policy, Data Protection and Confidentiality Policies, AML requirements, and Sworders Staff Handbook.
Provide jewellery valuation services to clients, ensuring confidence in Sworders valuation services to foster effective relationships
Build effective relationships with clients for long term engagement with Sworders, sustaining effective business relationships. Maintain a commercial view of the business, supporting the department to aid department growth.
Support the successful development of the department and in the operations relating to the presentation of sales
Adhere to Sworders internal policies and procedures
Required skills
Desirable skills
Family First
Wellbeing
Development
Sustainability
…and much more!
If you are enthusiastic and looking to establish yourself in an exciting role please send your CV with a brief covering letter outlining why you are perfect for Sworders to Jo Winter – jowinter@sworder.co.uk