Studio Administrative and Art Assistant, art-K Beckenham

art-K is a private art education service which teaches children (who love art!). art-K has developed a specialist art program that tutors art skills to create great pieces of art. We are the largest children's art education service in England, teaching over 7000 children nationally per week!

Job purpose

The job holder’s purpose is to assist the Branch manager of the studio across a range of functions, including administration and studio tasks. Assisting in a few classes in the week is a preference for this role (but not mandatory for the right candidate, but hours may differ in this case) so that the job holder can experience the service delivered and grow in their understanding of the company. The job holder will be looking to assist in the effectiveness of the Branch manager in supporting the processes and procedures of her studio.

As a medium sized company, art-K is committed to and values each member of staff; art-K is in a growth phase so by establishing a good track record, the successful applicant can consider their future role development, options will include growth in hours or change of role in the central team as opportunities arise or, in teaching which may offer relocations to branches opened across the UK.

Job responsibilities

The role is supporting the Branch Manager with administrative and studio daily tasks and long term plans. This will include, but isn’t limited to:

• Supporting growth-based tasks as determined by the branch manager.

1. Providing social media support when required.

2. Leafleting the local area / businesses / schools

3. Connecting with the community and supporting the delivery of events

4. Coordinating outreach events, such as school fairs, careers talks, murals.

5. Ad hoc other

• Creating spreadsheets/documents on google drive to support the studio tasks and tracking the growth and finance operations of the studio. Maintaining organisation in-branch.

• Supporting customer communication through written email and phone responses proactively and promptly. Supporting retention and trial acquisition actions, through coming up with suggestions based on historic performance and printing out required materials.

• Purchasing/maintaining stock in alignment with the finance budget. Ensuring sustainable methods are maintained to maximise stock and minimise expenditure.

• Manage ad-hoc studio maintenance and ad-hoc other administrative tasks.

Art assistant tasks:

• Mixing paints and preparing materials

• Encouraging students in their projects

• Understanding the materials and techniques in projects to accurately teach and inspire the students

• Setting up and tidying up after sessions

• Gain experience and knowledge in delivering skill-based art programmes, teaching and child development. Learn how to individualise a programme to a students’ needs and abilities, to help their long-term development.

• Support class preparations, for example:

• Laying out materials

• Talking through aims with your manager

• Sharpening pencils

• Washing paintbrushes

• Cutting out templates and other requests made by your manager

• Ad hoc other

• Maintain the studio’s upkeep, which includes:

• Window displays

• Prepping paint

• Cleaning the space to a professional standard

• Keeping the shelves organised and efficient in their layout

• Making posters to advertise in the windows the services on offer

All training will be provided to ensure you feel confident taking on these tasks.

Formal Qualifications

• A degree 2:1 is preferable and/or relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications generally, with a focus on microsoft word, is essential.

• High level of English writing ability to be able to draft content and respond to questions by email.

• Art knowledge and skills to be able to create artworks as directed. Ability to follow closely the briefs shared, so the process is efficient and productive.

• Over time and with growing confidence, an individual who can inspire people with the energy they bring to the role.

• An individual who can effectively communicate balancing the needs of the company with the needs of the individual.

• Create a safe, happy, nurturing environment for students to thrive in.

• Actively engage with parents to discuss the progress of the students with parents.

• Support the students’ ongoing learning environment by:

• Running workshops in school holidays.

• Assisting during term time classes.

Personal Attributes

• A person who is passionate about children’s artistic development.

• A strong listener to be able to hear and listen-to-understand the issues as they arise.

Company’s core values

Feeling connected to the company’s core values is essential for success in this role:

• Growth mindset

• Sharing and educating

• Ownership and connection

• Compassionate

Benefits

• 24/7 access to mental health support with BUPA.

• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay (following 1 year continuous service).

• Scheme to earn more days of annual leave, linked to length of service (starting after 1 year).

• 3x Salary Death in Service insurance, one-time payment paid to a designated individual.

• After 1 year service, 2 hrs paid overtime per term for Additional Training Opportunities .

• Casual dress code.

Salary: £14.20 per hour

Start date: September
Schedule: To be confirmed
Location: In-person, required to work at art-K Beckenham - 53 Beckenham Rd, Beckenham BR3 4PR

To apply, submit your CV, cover letter and portfolio of traditional art.