Customs Coordinator - Gallery Services

Crown Fine Art UK are recruiting for a Gallery services and Customs Coordinator to join their Gallery and Auction services team based in Stockwell.

This is a 100% office based role.

What is a Gallery services and Customs Coordinator to us?

This is an important function within the company. As such the job holder will be expected to work hard within a team and provide support to their colleagues when needed. This support will be more intensive during the companies peek months.

The provision of a high standard of service is of paramount importance to this role. Creating long-term relationships with both Public and Private clients and stake holders that encourage them to seek deeper relationships with us, in line with our company strategy.

The Crown Fine Art business benefits from support from the group support functions; Human resources, IT, Marketing, Quality Management, Purchasing and European operations.

Key Focus Areas

Shipping

• Coordinate UK and international shipments using airfreight, sea and courier;
• Be part of developing systems and procedures for the shipping department;
• Potential to travel to the airport / other location with shipments as required;

Customs

• Produce accurate and timely customs clearances on behalf of the company;
• Administering the companies customs records (Bond, TA etc.) and ensuring the company complies with all regulatory body requirements, and deadline are met;
• Liaise and build relationships with the airlines, customs, internal clients and other related parties as required;

Coordination and Administration

• Coordinating UK and international shipping & storage requirements for Crown Fine Art;
• Act as an ambassador for Crown Fine Art at exhibition openings etc.;

What skills and experience are we looking for in the successful candidate?

The successful candidate for this position will have previous experience in a similar role within the shipping/specialist removals industry, coupled with the ability to multi-task and maintain clear and concise records. Knowledge of the art industry and some technical experience would be an advantage.

You will have excellent communication, project management, analytical and administration skills, an eye for detail, energy, flexibility and self-motivation to assist your team and manager. It is essential you have a good knowledge of Microsoft packages and are prepared to work as a team member and to tight deadlines.

What is in it for you?

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement

• Birthday leave

• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Perkbox - on-line and store reward points and savings
• Volunteering Days: 16 hours

Company Values

At Crown we pride ourselves with the quality we deliver and values we stand by.

• We areCARINGabout people and their experience;
• AlwaysDETERMINEDto do our best and to always keep improving;
• We are genuinelyTHEREwhen our customers and colleagues need us;
• We encourage theSHARINGof knowledge amongst each other;
• We continuously remainOPEN-MINDEDto stay innovative.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Crown is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Crown welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates eligible to live and work in the designated geographical region. We are committed to diversity, and to employee well-being, engagement and development.

NOTE:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.