Apprenticeship Programme

Apprenticeship Programme 2026 – Christ’s

Welcome to Christ’s Apprenticeship Programme Application. Thank you for your interest in joining our award winning apprenticeship programme. This application is your first step towards an exciting opportunity with us.

Christie’s, the world’s largest Art Business, offers an exciting and enriching place to start or continue your career. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in one of our more Operational teams, we all work together with a common goal: to continue the success of this 250-year-old company.

Our Apprentices are based at our London Headquarters near Green Park and work across our organisation, supporting many different departments to ensure the seamless day-to-day running of the world’s leading auction house.

We are seeking bright, dynamic school-leavers looking to start their career through an Apprenticeship rather than pursue a degree at university.

We offer you the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by industry experts during your time at Christie’s.

We are offering circa 30 Apprenticeships across our business, from Finance, Legal, Marketing, HR, Events Operations and Specialist Art departments.

• 5 GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, including Maths and English
• Positive attitude with a willingness to roll your sleeves up and get involved
• Team oriented
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Effective and flexible communication skills
• Able to focus on the task at hand and follow through to completion
• Any experience or exposure to office work would be helpful

At this stage, you are applying to our general apprenticeship programme. You do not need to select a specific department yet. Please complete the questions below and upload your CV. We will be in touch with regular check‑ins, including further information about the departments and next steps.

• 25 days annual leave + 1 day birthday leave
• Christie’s Christmas office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec – 2nd Jan)
• Additional 1 week annual leave within the year of a 5-year anniversary (5th, 10th, 15th, etc.)
• Volunteering day:
  Take an additional day of annual leave to volunteer for a charitable organisation that’s important to you
• Donation matching of up to £500 per annum to support the organisations you care about
• Flexible Fitness Fund – £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness activity
• Access to world-renowned art: regular exhibitions and exclusive guided tours hosted by specialist colleagues
• Discretionary bonus (dependent on business and employee performance, payable in March each year)
• Generous retirement plan – double match of your pension contribution up to 5% of basic salary (max 10% contribution from Christie’s)
• Private health insurance – no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members
• Dental insurance – may be extended at personal cost
• Generous income protection insurance after 12 months
• Competitive life insurance policy from first day
• Employee assistance programme – access to personal advice and support services including counselling
• Eye-care vouchers (once a year)
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Christie’s Extras – discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops
• Robust family first policy (details provided in your contract)

£20,500 per annum

1st March 2026 (

Please note:

successful candidates will not be contacted until after the close date)