Here at C&T Auctioneers and Valuers we are looking to expand our team!
Established in 2013 as a specialist auction house of Fine Militaria and Vintage Toys, the company has since expanded and now has other departments including Fine Dolls, Coins, Watches and Jewellery and, most recently, Retro Toys. We run as an online only auction house from our offices in Kenardington, near Ashford, in Kent.
We are currently looking for:
- Arms & Armour Auction Specialist
- Auction House Co-ordinator.
Please see below for more details.
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Auction House Co-ordinator
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4400546032
As the Auction House co-ordinator, you’ll be responsible for the logistics and administration of each
auction. You will also track the journey of each Lot from consignment to shipment ensuring a smooth and
efficient process.
Key Responsibilities
• Set up the auction on our back office system.
• Stock control and management.
• Receive consignments.
• Liaising with other staff members, specialists, photographers and the shipping team.
• Ensure stock is lotted correctly, according to description, before each auction.
• Answer client queries.
• Cover Front of House admin duties when needed.
Essential Skills & Experience
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to work under deadline pressure and coordinate with other
departments.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full driving licence and own vehicle are essential due to remote location.
• Physically fit as some heavy lifting required.
Hours & Benefits
• 40 hours per week, 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday (with some flexibility as required)
• Free parking
• Pension scheme and paid annual leave.
• Salary dependent on experience.
We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Please can you indicate your earliest start date in your cover letter.
If you would like to apply for this position please send a CV and cover letter to sally.pettengell@candtauctions.co.uk
Closing date 24th April 2026.
We reserve the right to close this position early should we receive a suitable candidate.
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Arms & Armour Auction Specialist
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4400536404
We are delighted to offer this new position due to the expansion of our Militaria department. The
successful candidate will be responsible for producing at least two Fine Arms & Armour auctions in a
calendar year.
Duties will include:
• Describe items for auction catalogue
• Liaise with other team members to produce an auction
• Meet with clients to gain consignments
• Represent the company at exhibitions here in the UK and potentially internationally
• Produce both written and verbal valuations of Arms & Armour
• Other necessary auction duties
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:
• Good organisational skills
• Full and clean driving license
• Computer skills
• Good knowledge of the subject matter and ideally a dedicated knowledge of a particular subject
matter of arms & armour, such as Islamic and Indian weapons or Antique Guns etc.
• Have a network of individuals who can assist them in their role
Qualifications and Experience:
• The successful candidate must have a background in Arms & Armour, with auction house or trade
experience.
Location of Position:
• The position is a hybrid position with office and home working available
• Hours Monday – Friday with weekend work required at the request of the business or if required to
be successful in the role.
Salary
• Salary is based on experience – base wage with commission incentives.
If you would like to apply for this position, please send a CV and cover letter to matthew.tredwen@candtauctions.co.uk
We reserve the right to close this position once we have received a suitable candidate.