<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>Be part of our legacy that blends tradition, innovation and excellence at Laings.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>A long-standing symbol of quality, trust and timeless design, Laings has continued to invest in its future. With seven showrooms, we are proudly one of the largest independent family-owned fine jewellers and purveyors of luxury watches in the UK. We carry forward a tradition of excellence in craftsmanship, outstanding customer care and a deep-rooted heritage that anchors our Laings story.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>We are a family, a legacy and a community of passionate professionals that collaborate and contribute to each of our positions a wide range of skills and experience to everything we do. We offer supportive and inspiring environments, where expertise and personal connections flourish.</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">We are looking for an experienced, committed and enthusiastic Valuer to join us at an exciting time of business expansion and growth. Responsible for making honest and accurate appraisals of our client and company precious jewellery or luxury watch items for varying purposes, you will further offer unique client experiences, develop a broad client base, whilst upholding our brand standards and values.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">We will offer our successful candidate rare opportunities to expand on their foundational knowledge and qualification, by providing training and development and accreditations within the area of Valuation. Based in the heart of Glasgow, you will assist across 37.5 hours a week, 5 days out of 6, Monday to Saturday.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Advise our esteemed customers of our offerings of the Valuation Service while imparting information on our broader department offerings, including servicing and design.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">In line with regulations, conduct valuations on customer jewellery and watches to include personalised documentation including photographs, descriptions and relevant valuation type.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Access relevant resources, to source information and liaise with valuer network across the UK.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Host valuation days with our Showroom colleagues regularly and support with internal training.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Collaborate with our Jewellery Designers and Buying team to provide advice on stone sourcing, identification and quality.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Enthusiastically host client talks and events, consistently aim to promote Laings Valuations service offerings.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Provide an exemplary and personal experience to all clients by upholding brand standards in all areas.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Build strong relationships with clients to develop a repeat customer base.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Use extensive knowledge to produce accurate estimates for clients within Laings company guidelines.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Educate our wider business areas on Watch and Jewellery Valuation.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Contribute to our internal standard reviews and seek to identify development opportunities to improve operations.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>Person Specification:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Possess at least 5 years of experience within the jewellery industry.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Possess a Gemmology qualification or equivalent.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Have excellent knowledge and understanding of antique and second-hand jewellery.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a positive attitude to change and development.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Outstanding customer service skills with demonstratable experience of building effective relationships with external and internal partners.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Time management with the ability to prioritise workload.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Self-motivated with the confidence to work independently but also part of a team.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Advanced understanding and application of knowledge in diamond and gemstones, along with all setting and jewellery styles.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Keenness with a willingness to learn along with skills in coaching and training others.</span></li><li style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Extremely well organised and able to manage conflicting priorities in a timely manner.</span></li></ul><p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>Why join us at Laings?</strong></span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">We offer you an attractive package commensurate with experience. From unrivalled employee discounts and service recognition awards, Laings has built our approach to benefits around the requirements of our colleagues. Our benefits have been created to ensure happiness and wellbeing across each person’s professional and personal life. We offer flexible benefits, where you can choose to match your individual needs through our bespoke benefits platform. </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Laings are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, equity and wellbeing. While our journey is ongoing, our shared commitment is to our culture of belonging and to the equality of opportunity, we follow practices which are free from discrimination. Please inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodation or clarification concerning our recruitment process. &nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>How to Apply</strong></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>Applicants are encouraged to please forward your cover letter and resume to: Careers@laingsuk.com alternatively you can apply through&nbsp;</strong></span><br><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>our website: www.laingsuk.com</strong></span></p>