Head of Auction House
Posted on Jul 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Framlingham, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£80k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Conrad Consulting is delighted to be partnering with a long-established and highly respected auction business in Suffolk to recruit an exceptional Head of Auction House.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced auction professional to take the lead within a well-established business, overseeing the day-to-day operation while driving future growth across the auction department.
We're looking for a commercially minded leader with a genuine passion for the auction industry and, most importantly, strong expertise in Chattels. You'll bring both technical knowledge and the ability to build lasting relationships with private clients, collectors, executors, and professional contacts.
The Role
As Head of Auction House, you will:
Lead and develop the auction house team, providing strategic direction and day-to-day management.
Oversee the valuation, consignment, cataloguing, and sale of chattels across a broad range of specialist areas.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, buyers, solicitors, estate managers, and other key introducers.
Identify new business opportunities and help grow the auction department's profile and profitability.
Ensure high standards of client service throughout every stage of the auction process.
Represent the business at valuation events, client meetings, and industry functions.
About You
You'll be an experienced auctioneer, valuer, or department head with:
Significant experience within an auction house environment.
Strong Chattels knowledge and valuation experience.
Proven leadership and people management skills.
Excellent commercial awareness and business development ability.
Outstanding communication and client relationship skills.
A proactive, professional, and collaborative approach.
The Opportunity
This position offers the chance to lead a respected auction operation with an established reputation and loyal client base, while playing a key role in shaping its future success. You'll enjoy a high level of autonomy, genuine career influence, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a prestigious rural business.
If you're an experienced auction professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced auction professional to take the lead within a well-established business, overseeing the day-to-day operation while driving future growth across the auction department.
We're looking for a commercially minded leader with a genuine passion for the auction industry and, most importantly, strong expertise in Chattels. You'll bring both technical knowledge and the ability to build lasting relationships with private clients, collectors, executors, and professional contacts.
The Role
As Head of Auction House, you will:
Lead and develop the auction house team, providing strategic direction and day-to-day management.
Oversee the valuation, consignment, cataloguing, and sale of chattels across a broad range of specialist areas.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, buyers, solicitors, estate managers, and other key introducers.
Identify new business opportunities and help grow the auction department's profile and profitability.
Ensure high standards of client service throughout every stage of the auction process.
Represent the business at valuation events, client meetings, and industry functions.
About You
You'll be an experienced auctioneer, valuer, or department head with:
Significant experience within an auction house environment.
Strong Chattels knowledge and valuation experience.
Proven leadership and people management skills.
Excellent commercial awareness and business development ability.
Outstanding communication and client relationship skills.
A proactive, professional, and collaborative approach.
The Opportunity
This position offers the chance to lead a respected auction operation with an established reputation and loyal client base, while playing a key role in shaping its future success. You'll enjoy a high level of autonomy, genuine career influence, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a prestigious rural business.
If you're an experienced auction professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you
Reference: 225358822
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Head of Auction House
Posted on Jul 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Framlingham, Suffolk, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£80k - £80k Annual
Full-Time
Conrad Consulting is delighted to be partnering with a long-established and highly respected auction business in Suffolk to recruit an exceptional Head of Auction House.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced auction professional to take the lead within a well-established business, overseeing the day-to-day operation while driving future growth across the auction department.
We're looking for a commercially minded leader with a genuine passion for the auction industry and, most importantly, strong expertise in Chattels. You'll bring both technical knowledge and the ability to build lasting relationships with private clients, collectors, executors, and professional contacts.
The Role
As Head of Auction House, you will:
Lead and develop the auction house team, providing strategic direction and day-to-day management.
Oversee the valuation, consignment, cataloguing, and sale of chattels across a broad range of specialist areas.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, buyers, solicitors, estate managers, and other key introducers.
Identify new business opportunities and help grow the auction department's profile and profitability.
Ensure high standards of client service throughout every stage of the auction process.
Represent the business at valuation events, client meetings, and industry functions.
About You
You'll be an experienced auctioneer, valuer, or department head with:
Significant experience within an auction house environment.
Strong Chattels knowledge and valuation experience.
Proven leadership and people management skills.
Excellent commercial awareness and business development ability.
Outstanding communication and client relationship skills.
A proactive, professional, and collaborative approach.
The Opportunity
This position offers the chance to lead a respected auction operation with an established reputation and loyal client base, while playing a key role in shaping its future success. You'll enjoy a high level of autonomy, genuine career influence, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a prestigious rural business.
If you're an experienced auction professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced auction professional to take the lead within a well-established business, overseeing the day-to-day operation while driving future growth across the auction department.
We're looking for a commercially minded leader with a genuine passion for the auction industry and, most importantly, strong expertise in Chattels. You'll bring both technical knowledge and the ability to build lasting relationships with private clients, collectors, executors, and professional contacts.
The Role
As Head of Auction House, you will:
Lead and develop the auction house team, providing strategic direction and day-to-day management.
Oversee the valuation, consignment, cataloguing, and sale of chattels across a broad range of specialist areas.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, buyers, solicitors, estate managers, and other key introducers.
Identify new business opportunities and help grow the auction department's profile and profitability.
Ensure high standards of client service throughout every stage of the auction process.
Represent the business at valuation events, client meetings, and industry functions.
About You
You'll be an experienced auctioneer, valuer, or department head with:
Significant experience within an auction house environment.
Strong Chattels knowledge and valuation experience.
Proven leadership and people management skills.
Excellent commercial awareness and business development ability.
Outstanding communication and client relationship skills.
A proactive, professional, and collaborative approach.
The Opportunity
This position offers the chance to lead a respected auction operation with an established reputation and loyal client base, while playing a key role in shaping its future success. You'll enjoy a high level of autonomy, genuine career influence, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a prestigious rural business.
If you're an experienced auction professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you
Reference: 225358822
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