Vintage Product Assessor - Trainee Jewellery Assessor
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About the Team
The Jewellery Team is a knowledgeable and passionate group dedicated to assessing and curating a diverse range of jewellery, from costume pieces to precious metals. As one of the largest teams within our Marketplace Department, we play a key role in sorting, evaluating, and listing jewellery for sale across multiple platforms. With ambitious growth plans, we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us on this journey.
About the Role
As a Vintage Product Assessor, you'll be a flexible team player working across a variety of jewellery categories, supporting our Production Managers by ensuring items are effectively sorted, grouped, and listed on the most suitable platform. You’ll gain hands-on experience with vintage, antique, and silver jewellery, developing expertise in identifying materials, hallmarks, and maker’s marks. Full training will be provided, and a keen interest in jewellery and vintage collectibles will make you a great fit for this exciting role.
Getting Started...
- Complete initial training in jewellery sorting and categorisation.
- Collaborate closely with Marketplace Department Managers to learn listing standards and processes.
- Gain familiarity with departmental KPIs and begin contributing to team goals, particularly regarding product listings and quality standards.
Establishing Your Impact...
- Build confidence in assessing, sorting, and listing a wide variety of jewellery with minimal supervision.
- Actively contribute to the team’s listing targets by producing accurate, high-quality product descriptions.
- Strengthen collaboration with the Marketplace Team to help maintain a productive and supportive environment.
- Become a trusted member of the team, sharing best practices and supporting initiatives to improve efficiency.
Driving Excellence...
- Maintain accuracy and efficiency in jewellery assessment, ensuring high-quality sorting and listing.
- Continuously develop knowledge of vintage and antique jewellery to enhance decision-making.
- Support improvements in team processes to increase efficiency and quality control.
- Adapt to evolving priorities and new initiatives within a dynamic and expanding environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Sort, group, and categorise various jewellery items accurately, ensuring they are listed on the most suitable platforms.
- Work closely with departmental managers to support the achievement of KPI targets and maintain a productive team atmosphere.
- Write detailed, precise product listings that meet platform standards and align with departmental expectations.
- Demonstrate strong IT and administrative skills, type efficiently, and communicate effectively across various listing platforms.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- A passion for vintage and antique jewellery, including costume, silver, and gold pieces.
- An understanding of precious metals, hallmarks, and jewellery identification.
- At least 1 year of experience in the jewellery industry.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
- Competency with IT tools, especially in creating listings and maintaining records on online platforms.
About [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Vintage Cash Cow and Arcavindi, part of Vintage.com, exist to create a world where everything has value and nothing is wasted, on a global scale.
Together, we form the UK and European operations of the Vintage Group, united by one purpose, one mission, and one set of values.
Vintage Cash Cow is our UK operation and the foundation of our business. It’s where our model was built, tested, and proven, making it easy for customers to sell multiple pre-loved valuables in one simple, trusted journey. Arcavindi is our European operation. Built on the same proven model, it takes what works in the UK and adapts it for new markets across Europe, allowing us to scale our impact internationally.
While our brands reflect different markets, we are one business, working as one team. Our people collaborate across borders, share ownership of outcomes, and bring the same care, fairness, and common sense to everything we do.
Behind the scenes, we are building the world’s largest international trading platform for pre-loved items, powered by expert people, smart data, and a shared belief in the circular economy.
Every item we buy is rehomed, reused, or responsibly recycled — keeping valuable materials in play and out of landfill, and ensuring we always treat customers and their treasures with care and respect.
Equal Opportunities
At Vintage.com, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and able to bring their authentic self to work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, creativity, and success.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we work hard to ensure equitable opportunities for all. If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, your unique skills and experiences might be exactly what we need now or in the future.
If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the hiring process, just let us know and we’ll do our best to support you.
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