Photography Studio FOH / Assistant

Executive Mandate Specification

We are looking for a Photography Studio Assistant/Receptionist to support our fast-growing company. Ideally, we require support staff with relevant experience in customer service and/or working within the photography industry. Training is provided throughout the job, and our team is always on hand to support you.

As a fast-scaling business, the right candidate will need to be dedicated, familiar with technical terms and able to support our small team and help us grow our business. If you’re a people person who thrives in the creative space and has a willingness to learn then this is the job for you.

Main tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Core duties

• Prepping the studio/s ready for client arrival
• Greeting clients and running through the basics of the studios
• Set up and take down of studio/lighting setup
• General studio upkeep and tidy up
• Ad-hoc tasks around our studios and location spaces
• Email and phone enquiries (potentially in future)

Other duties

• Collaborate with the creative director to produce marketing material including print, web and video content
• Social media management
• Assists with operations and business management tasks

Job Requirements:

• Must have experience in photography/videography or customer service
• Ideally work experience in a sales and customer service role
• Ideally have experience working in a photography studio / for a studio hire or space hire Company but not essential
• Passion for providing the highest level of customer service to new, and existing clients
• Must be detail oriented, diligent and very well organised
• Professional demeanour with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, multi-task using effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and adaptable to change in a fast-paced work environment
• Must have a strong work ethic and willingness to meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and work calmly under pressure
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts sometimes evenings and weekends as required to oversee bookings

Selected applicants will be invited to attend Soif Studios for an interview.

Our Website: www.soifstudios.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract, Freelance, Graduate
Part-time hours: 1-40 per week

Salary: £9.00-£12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Must be able to work either Saturday or Sunday

Experience:

• Photography: 2 years (required)

Work Location: One location

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship