Administrative Assistant

**About Us**:
We are a dynamic and creative photography studio specializing in school and nursery photoshoots. With a team of talented photographers, we capture precious moments for families and educational institutions alike. We’re passionate about delivering high-quality photos and excellent customer service, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic Administration Assistant to help keep everything running smoothly.

**Job Overview**:
As our Administration Assistant, you’ll be the backbone of our operations, coordinating photoshoots, liaising with clients, and ensuring everything runs like clockwork. You’ll handle communication with schools, nurseries, and parents, organize studio sessions, and even get involved in our social media and marketing efforts. Occasionally, you’ll also assist photographers on-site at schools and nurseries, ensuring photoshoots run smoothly and efficiently. This is a varied role, perfect for someone who’s organized, proactive, and great with both people and kids. Whilst this job is mainly studio based, there will be opportunities to work from home also.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Photoshoot Coordination**: Schedule and organize photoshoots for multiple photographers across various schools and nurseries.
- **Client Liaison**: Communicate with schools, nurseries, and parents to confirm bookings, provide information, and address inquiries.
- **Studio Management**: Organize and oversee studio sessions, ensuring everything is prepared for a smooth shoot day.
- **On-Site Assistance**: Occasionally assist photographers during photoshoots at schools and nurseries, helping manage equipment and coordinating with staff and children.
- **Marketing & Social Media**: Create engaging social media content, manage posts, and assist in executing marketing strategies.
- **Business Development**: Reach out to potential new clients (schools and nurseries), follow up on leads, and help grow our client base.
- **Safeguarding**: Ensure that all activities comply with child protection policies.

**Requirements**:

- **DBS Checked**: Must have a valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or be willing to obtain one.
- **Great with Children**: Comfortable working around children and understanding the dynamics of school/nursery environments.
- **Organizational Skills**: Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- **Tech-Savvy**: Comfortable with using office software, social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook), and basic photo management tools.
- **Marketing Knowledge**: A good understanding of how to create and implement basic marketing strategies.
- **Flexible & Proactive**: A can-do attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- **Willingness to Travel**: Ability to occasionally travel to schools and nurseries to assist with photoshoots.

**Desirable Skills (Not Essential)**:

- Experience in a photography studio or similar creative environment.
- Knowledge in marketing, communications, or social media management.
- Knowledge of photo editing software or basic design tools (like Canva).
- Previous experience with working with children
- Previous experience organising a team or schedules

**What We Offer**:

- A creative, fun, and supportive working environment.
- Opportunities for growth within the company.
- Flexible working hours (where applicable).
- Training and development in marketing and photography admin.
- Hands-on experience assisting with professional photoshoots.

**How to Apply**:
**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 - 16 per week

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/02/2025
Reference ID: administration assistant photography company