Careers
Be a part of our growing company
For over 100 years Cooper and Tanner have grown from strength to strength across Somerset and Wiltshire, building on our foundations in property, estate agency and lettings management, antique and livestock auctioneering, and residential, agricultural and commercial specialties.
This success can only be achieved through the hard work and dedication by our staff, whose commitment to providing the highest level of service and professionalism to support our customers, underpins all that Cooper and Tanner do. Our company is thriving and growing; and we are always seeking out those whose experience and personal attributes can further benefit the expansion of our brand and enhance our existing offerings.
Cooper and Tanner has a distinctive family feel, offering the opportunity for all employees to thrive, making their role distinctly their own, whilst encouraging collaborative thinking. There is the freedom to progress and develop their careers, and be a part of new approaches and ideas across the firm.
We proudly have a number of our team members who have spent their entire career with Cooper and Tanner. Coupled with recent branch openings and developments across the company, this has brought in new ideas which can be utilised alongside those with a wealth of experience of being a part of Cooper and Tanner for a longer period of time. Recognition is an important factor also, with monthly communications from across the company, ensuring that the hard work and support our teams provide is not gone unnoticed and is celebrated!
Any current vacancies can be found below. However should these not be the right fit for you, please keep an eye on our social media accounts for future opportunities. Alternatively please send us your CV and covering letter to be considered for future roles to hr@cooperandtanner.co.uk
Assistant Valuer / Cataloguer – Sale Rooms
Cooper and Tanner have an opportunity for an Assistant Valuer/Cataloguer to join the Sale Rooms team at our Standerwick Office. Our Sale Rooms is a busy auction house specialising in jewellery and antiques.
Our ideal candidate will have existing experience within the industry, carrying industry knowledge and have a good understanding of working in a saleroom or auction environment. However, we can support someone that is new to the industry, with a keen interest in working and building a career with us.
You will be responsible for:
• Dealing with client enquiries about our Sale Rooms
• Valuing items; this may include supporting valuation days at our other offices
• Cataloguing lots, including photography and writing descriptions and condition reports
• Uploading items to our auction software
• Booking lots in, and assigning lot numbers to sale items
• Assisting with collection, dealing directly with vendors and purchasers
• General administrative duties
Duties will vary day to day, and you must be flexible in your approach to work, supporting wherever possible with tasks associated with the smooth running of the Sale Rooms.
About you:
You will be a positive, warm and friendly individual and supportive towards your colleagues. You will be organised, solution driven and resilient. If you have passion for excellent service and have a keen interest in the antiques and auctions industry, this could be the ideal role for you.
Please only apply if you can demonstrate the following:
• Hold a UK driving licence and use of your own vehicle of work (necessary for role)
• Be confident in the use of IT
• Have previous administration experience and have a high level of attention to detail
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, working efficiently
• Existing experience working in a similar role is highly desirable
• Passion for antiques, jewellery and working in an auction house
Hours of work:
3 days per week, between the hours of 9.00am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. With this role, we have some flexibility over working days and hours and would be happy to discuss availability with candidates at interview.
For any interested parties, please email your CV to hr@cooperandtanner.co.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.
This vacancy will close on Friday 28th February 2025. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once suitable applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.