Shipping Coordinator

About the Bonhams Network
Founded in 1793, Bonhams is one of the world's leading auction houses — defined by connection, and home to the curious.
With over 230 years of expertise, Bonhams operates a global network of trusted specialists across 24 countries, including flagship salerooms in London, New York, Paris and Hong Kong. Across more than 60 specialist categories, Bonhams serves collectors of every kind — from emerging to established — with the objects, stories and expertise that define their collecting journey.
Beyond auctions, Bonhams is both a destination for discovery and for industry-leading services and support. Its rotating programme of exhibitions and public programming is free and open to all, reflecting a longstanding commitment to curiosity, cultural conversation and the enduring power of objects.
For forthcoming auctions and details of specialist departments, visit Bonhams.com.
Bonhams: A house built on knowledge. Defined by connection. Home to the curious.
About the role
The shipping co-ordinator will provide support to the Shipping Department as well as the wider European operation to support the safe, timely and cost-effective movement of fine art property pre and post sale. They will help manage relevant paperwork and documents for import and export, work closely with the Specialist Departments and Finance and ensure Bonhams are operating in an organised and compliant manner in relation to all areas of shipping. They will work with 3rd party shippers, managing their performance, ensuring their compliance and provide advice and support to internal teams where required.
In your role as Shipping Coordinator, you will be required to carry out the following:
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Provide daily management / administration of export/import advices from 3PLs & internal teams
Assist in maintaining Bonhams import/export database on smartsheet and ensure continuous standards are maintained
Work to ensure Bonhams are always compliant and ‘audit ready’, also clearing the temporary export/import after each sale
Provide detailed Temporary import/export instructions
Provide source of import/export information and advice to Specialist Departments, Legal, Finance and customer service teams
Obtain copies of declarations, track and manage export/import entries for Bonhams
Match import/exports shipments against A3 contracts and add import rates details
Obtain export licences, French passport, carnets ATA and CITES permits for imports/exports
Support property movement for touring and special exhibitions
Provide quotes for internal and pre or post sales shipping, alongside co-ordination with any 3rd party shippers
Partner with other regional shipping teams and Departments to support property movement
Provide support to Shipping Manager as requested
In addition to the tasks and responsibilities listed, you may be required to perform other duties as assigned by your Manager.
Key Skills and Experience
Ideally, you will be educated to degree standard or you will have experience working in a customer focused role within the art, auction of shipping industries
eCustomer experience preferred
Have excellent communication skills both written and verbal and will be able to present information in a clear and concise manner
You must have good reasoning skills and be able to analyse data and prepare reports
Negotiations skills are also needed and the ability to influence others
You will be required to work with industry standard computer packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Demonstrable experience in navigating organisational structures
Managing stakeholders and overcoming communication barriers
What We Offer
Some of our benefits include:
Travel Allowance
Welfare and Retirement Plans
Start Date: as soon as possible
If you wish to apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by the 24th September 2026 at midnight.
We thank you for your interest in this position but please note that we will only contact candidates chosen for further consideration.
Bonhams is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No