Photography Studio FOH / Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Photography Studio FOH / Assistant roles across Soif Studios's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £9 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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