Careers at Bonhams
Benefits
Bonhams’ wide range of perks supports you to maintain a healthy, fulfilling life.
Wholeness
Retirement Plans
We support our employees to start planning for financial security and a comfortable retirement as early as possible.
Private Medical Insurance
We ensure our employees receive the best possible care when they need it most.
Employee Assistance Program
Our range of confidential services and resources is here to help you navigate personal and professional challenges.
Family bonding
Parental Leave
We give new parents a minimum of 16 weeks paid time to rest, recover, bond with their newborn and establish a routine for their family.
Flexible Working
We are committed to providing flexibility in how and where work is performed to accommodate our diverse workforce.
Time to recharge
Annual Leave Allowance
We encourage our employees to have a healthy work-life balance, with time to rest and rejuvenate.
Company Christmas Office Closure
Our offices are closed during Christmas and New Years break.
Staff Art Exhibition & Auction
Our annual auction showcases the diverse artistic endeavours of our talented staff.
Educational Assistance Program
We offer our employees a study and training scholarship plus an additional 1 week of study leave.
Social Perks
Seasonal parties, summer Fridays, discounted memberships, D&I initiatives, BSocial club, charitable contributions and more
Career Development
We believe in our people and we support their professional growth for more self-awareness, confidence, resilience and personal satisfaction.
Graduate Program
Calling new graduates! If you are passionate about the auction world and would like to get the first step into the industry, our 18-month graduate programme is perfect for you.
The Future Program
This internal program aims to give our next generation of talent a chance to influence the wider business strategy, partner with senior members and impact new projects.
Auctioneer Training
Gavels at the ready: this internal program is designed to provide the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to excel in the exciting field of auctioneering.
Relational Sourcing
This internal program is centered around giving business getters a strong foundation on how to better service our clients.
Junior Management Team
The shadow board to our Senior Management Team allows junior staff members to propose solutions, develop the business and make their opinions heard.
Mentorship
This internal 6-month program provides personalised guidance, knowledge sharing and skill development to help you reach new heights in your career.
Diversity & Inclusion
Bonhams is committed to delivering on an ambitious array of Diversity & Inclusion initiatives, including celebrating Black History Month, Pride, Open House Programs, outreach and community activities, global D&I training and Women in Auction networking events.
Gender Pay Gap
At Bonhams, we firmly believe in promoting fairness, equality, and inclusivity. Achieving gender pay equity is a crucial part of this commitment, and we have been working diligently to analyse and address any disparities that may exist within our compensation structure.
Through this analysis, we have identified specific measures and initiatives to bridge these gaps and ensure fair compensation for all employees based on their skills, qualifications, and contributions.
We understand that achieving gender pay equity is an ongoing journey that requires continuous evaluation and improvement. We remain committed to fostering a culture of equality and fairness at Bonhams.
Following the acquisition of Cornette de Saint Cyr, Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr now exceeds 50 employees and is therefore required to publish its Gender Equality Index. This year our index score stands at 60/100.
We are proud to have excellent scores in three key areas out of four: individual salary increases, salary increases upon return from maternity leave, and gender pay equity among the ten highest remunerations. Recognising areas for improvement, we keep looking to further strengthen our commitment to professional equality between men and women.
Meet the Team
What advice you can give to someone that wants to work at Bonhams?
“You don't need art world experience to get your first job at Bonhams. In many ways entry level positions have more similarities with the service industry. If you can handle Friday nights pulling pints at a Soho pub or serving cocktails at an Upper East Side eatery you've already got the skills we need. It all comes down to a steady pair of hands, a level head and a desire to succeed in this industry.”
— George Foren, Head of Europe Operations, Paris
What is your favourite thing about your role at Bonhams?
“Working at Bonhams allows me to see and research so many different works of art and design that I might have never seen before. These little new discoveries broaden my own knowledge and personal interest while revealing tiny underlying connections that link the art and design worlds.”
— David Trujillo, Specialist, Head of Sale, Modern and Decorative Art, Los Angeles
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