Art valuer | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Art valuers give advice on how much a piece of art or a collection of art is worth.

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  • Negotiate prices, discount terms, or transportation arrangements with suppliers.  
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  • Recommend mark-up rates, markdown
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Art valuers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Art valuer you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    37,585 GBP *
    per year
    18,500 GBP
    40,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Art valuer

    Big gender gap
    • 41,279 GBP
    • 31,048 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Art valuer
    Average salary for full-time Art valuer

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    Salary over time for Art valuer

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 35,611 GBP
    • 33,492 GBP
    • 33,900 GBP
    • 34,433 GBP
    • 37,224 GBP
    • 36,978 GBP
    • 37,585 GBP
    • 40,162 GBP
    • 39,673 GBP
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    Future outlook for Art valuers

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    1% yearly wage growth (on average)

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    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Art valuer and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 35% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
    • 20% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 14% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications

    You'll need:

    •  knowledge of English language  
    •  knowledge of media production and communication  
    •  the ability to read English  
    •  excellent verbal communication skills  
    •  to be thorough and pay attention to detail  
    •  excellent written communication skills  
    •  the ability to work well with others  
    •  to be flexible and open to change  
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Art valuer

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    What soft skills do I need?

    Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Art valuer.
    Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences
    Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
    Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
    Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior
    Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

    What technical skills do I need?

    Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Art valuer. Check that you know:
    1
    Electronic mail software Email software; Microsoft Outlook
    2
    Enterprise resource planning ERP software
    3
    Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software Infor Supply Chain Management; Kliger-Weiss Infosystems; Materials requirement planning MRP software; Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise Supply Planning Multi-Site Material Planner
    4
    Point of sale POS software Millennium Software Atrex; Plexis Software Plexis POS; Specialized Business Solutions Keystroke POS; Windward Software Windward System Five
    5
    Procurement software Oracle Advanced Procurement; Sourcing Simulator
    Improve your skills today

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    Things to highlight for your Art valuer interview

    Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.

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